AIC4NL's AiNed Learning Communities provide a platform where companies and educational institutions work together to strengthen the AI competencies of employees. The goal is to promote the adoption of AI within organizations while contributing to the broader development of AI expertise in the Netherlands.
The Learning Communities focus on companies, social organizations and knowledge institutions from vocational to university level, with a focus on sectors such as Energy & Sustainability, Health & Care, Mobility, Transport & Logistics and Technical Industry. Through case-based learning, employees and students work together on practical cases, often from SMEs. This results in scalable learning modules that can be applied across the sector.
Currently, there are five Learning Communities:
Currently, there are no open calls. The next call is expected in 2026.
In this round, you can apply for funding for a new AiNed Learning Community focused on one of the current AI themes. Below is a brief overview of the application areas that the Learning Communities can focus on, the budget, and the key requirements for participation.
The second round focuses on societal and economic challenges in four application areas:
● Energy and sustainability
● Health and healthcare
● Mobility, transportation, and logistics
● Technical industry
Budgetfor the AiNed Learning Community A maximum of €2,500,000 in funding is available per AiNed Learning Community. At least €1,200,000 of this amount is earmarked for businesses and civil society organizations. On average, the funding covers 40% of the eligible costs for businesses and civil society organizations.
Eligibility Requirements
Applications must be submitted by a lead partner on behalf of a consortium of core partners and co-partners. A proposal must align with the themes of this call and contribute to advancing AI knowledge and expertise, with societal and economic benefits for the sector.
After submitting the short proposal, you will be invited to a co-creation workshop, where you will have the opportunity to refine it into a draft proposal. Following the pitch of the draft proposal, you will receive feedback to help you finalize the full proposal.
– AiNed Rules and Regulations Document
–Call for Proposals
– AiNed Learning Communities Information Brochure (2026)
Important Dates
Want to stay up to date on new programs, get in touch with an ongoing AiNed Learning Community or have a question? Please contact Emile Jaspar.
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