Since its start in 2023, the MAGICIAN project partners have developed two robotic solutions, namely the Sensing Robot (SR) for defect detection, and the Cleaning Robot (CR) for defect removal.
To leverage innovative ideas in automation and robotics in a manufacturing environment, MAGICIAN already launched its 1st Open Call in spring 2025 dedicated to integrating new functionalities within MAGICIAN project solutions. With 73 eligible applications received from 7 different countries, the 1st Open Call was a full success and concluded with 5 highly promising winner projects selected.
The 2nd Open Call launched today invites startups and SMEs from the EU and Horizon Europe associated countries developing next-generation solutions in robotics, AI, machine learning, computer vision, sensor technologies, and smart manufacturing to submit their proposals on the extension of the foreseen capabilities for the MAGICIAN framework within new and diverse real-time production environments.
Therefore, it is essential that the proposed solutions are fully compatible with MAGICIAN’s current software and hardware specifications, communication system, and computational requirements to enable effective collaboration.
Applicants
- can receive up to €200,000per selected project, with up to 5 winning projects selected
- collaborate with expert consortium partners
- apply individually or as a consortium of max. 2 legal entities
- must be based in EU member states or Horizon Europe-associated countries
2nd Open Call Sectors and Capabilities
Applicants must select one of the following sectors for demonstrating extended capabilities of MAGICIAN robotic solutions:
- Aerospace
- Maritime & shipbuilding
- Electronics
- Public transport
- Heavy industry & energy
- Intermediatecomponents based on glass, plastic, textile
- Interior design components
- White goods
To extend capabilities of MAGICIAB Robotic solutions, applicants must select up to two of the following capabilities:
- Sensors for accurate defect detection and classification
- Polarized camera system
- Increase defect removal and rework abilities
- Annotation Tools for Multi-Modal Data
- Innovative approaches and architectures for improved defect detection and classification
- Human Observation
- Human Interface and Interaction
Application
Deadline and Process
- Submission Deadline: 2nd March, 5:00 PM (CET)
- Notification to Applicants: 30th April 2026
- Project Duration: Up to 12 months
Interested companies can find detailed guidelines and submission requirements at the MAGICIAN Open Calls webpage.
All templates and Guiding documents are available here.
Get Support for Your Proposal!
To assist potential applicants, MAGICIAN will host a weekly live helpdesk for guidance throughout the application period, every Tuesday, 17-18:00 (CET).
Join the helpdesk via this link.
Any unclarities or questions?
Feel free to contact us at OpenCall@magician-project.eu for any questions.
We are looking forward to your proposals!