The DIM AI4IDF aims to strengthen the excellence, visibility, and structuring of artificial intelligence research in the Île-de-France region. It brings together the four major AI institutes of the Paris region — DATAIA, Hi! PARIS, PRAIRIE, and SCAI — around a common scientific program structured into four areas:
In this context, the DIM AI4IDF is launching its 2026 “Equipment” Call for Projects, intended to support the acquisition of scientific equipment that can remove technological bottlenecks, accelerate collaborative research, and facilitate the development of proof-of-concepts.
For the 2026 Call for Projects, funded equipment must be installed in one of the DIM AI4IDF partner institutions (DATAIA, Hi! PARIS, PRAIRIE, SCAI), contribute to the DIM’s scientific priorities, and be operational before December 31, 2026. Projects must involve at least one DIM AI4IDF partner team and demonstrate clear added value for the community, notably through inter-institutional collaboration and dissemination activities (demonstrations, events, sharing of platforms).
The budget allocated by DIM AI4IDF will range from €40,000 to €200,000, with funding covering up to 66% of the total equipment cost.
Co-funding is mandatory and strongly encouraged.
Eligible equipment may be physical (robots, sensors, experimental platforms, servers, specialized hardware, etc.) or digital (software, licenses, technical tools).
In accordance with funding rules, GPU purchases are not eligible.
Proposals must be completed and submitted by email, in PDF format, to: ai4idf_call_2026@inria.fr, before 16 February 2026 at 1:00 pm.
The application must not exceed 3 pages and must include:
Dissemination and valorization strategy within the DIM
Download the 2026 Equipment Call for Projects guidelines.
For any information regarding this call, you may contact: ai4idf_call_2026@inria.fr
Timeline
Call opening
December 15, 2025
Call closing
February 16, 2026 – 1:00 pm
Evaluation and selection committee
March 2026
Announcement of results
Early April 2026
Installation of funded equipment
Before December 31, 2026