Updated 10/02/2026
Call for Innovation Partners
RI-SCALE is building a collaborative ecosystem to support startups, SMEs, and spin-offs in testing, validating, and scaling AI solutions using European research infrastructures and AI-powered Digital Exploitation Platforms (DEPs).
We are looking for Innovation Partners — intermediaries such as incubators, accelerators, digital innovation hubs (DIHs), and innovation networks — to help connect private-sector companies to RI-SCALE opportunities.
Why Join as an Innovation Partner?
Innovation Partners act as multipliers for the RI-SCALE project:
- Share information about RI-SCALE open calls, pilot projects, webinars, and resources with your ecosystem.
- Support matchmaking by connecting startups and SMEs with pilot projects and technical guidance.
- Collect questions and feedback from your network and help shape RI-SCALE services.
- Gain European visibility as an official RI-SCALE Innovation Partner on our website and communications.
- Position your organisation as a gateway to EU-funded AI and research infrastructure for research and innovation.
What Your Ecosystem Gains
By collaborating through your organisation, startups and SMEs can:
- Access AI-enabled Digital Exploitation Platforms (DEPs) to test and validate solutions.
- Participate in pilot projects with real scientific datasets, supported through in-kind credits and technical guidance.
- Receive tailored training and expertise via the RI-SCALE Competence Centre.
- Gain visibility in European research and innovation networks.
How Collaboration Works
RI-SCALE Provides
- Pilot Opportunities
- Open call information, webinars, and supporting materials
- Technical guidance and training
You Provide (as Innovation Partner)
- Centralise and share information with your ecosystem
- Help match companies to RI-SCALE opportunities
- Collect questions, feedback, and support matchmaking
Formalise Collaboration
- Sign a Letter of Interest to commit to disseminating information and supporting matchmaking
- No financial or legal commitments are required
- RI-SCALE will feature your logo and organisation as an official Innovation Partner
Next Steps
- Companies in your ecosystem will be able to apply for in-kind pilot projects (~10 months each) using RI-SCALE AI platforms and research data.
- Innovation Partners help spread the word and guide applicants.
Get Involved
Sign the Letter of Interest to:
- Become a recognised RI-SCALE Innovation Partner
- Help your ecosystem participate in upcoming Open Call pilots
- Support AI-driven innovation across Europe
Interested in joining?
Fill out the form below to express your interest, and we’ll connect you with the right contact in our team
