That is why we run various programs, including the ELSA Lab. The third round of the AiNed ELSA Labs is now open. This round focuses on AI Lifecycle Compliance: RegGuides, RegTech and Supervisory Guidance.

AiNed ELSA Labs are public-private partnerships in which companies, knowledge institutions and civil society organizations work on the ethical, legal and societal aspects of AI. Together, they develop practical guidelines and technical tools for responsible AI use, adoption and development.

In this round, the focus is on developing and validating RegGuides and RegTech that reduce the burden of AI compliance. This allows organizations to develop, implement and apply FairTech AI in accordance with the requirements of the EU AI Act.

There is room for three ELSA Labs, with a maximum AiNed funding of €2.3 million per lab for four years.

Proposals can focus on:

• Design, pre-deployment or post-deployment;
• Human-in-the-loop, human-on-the-loop or human-in-command;
• Technical industry, energy and sustainability, mobility, transport and logistics, or health and care.

Deadlines:

• Short proposal: October 30, 2026
• Full proposal: December 11, 2026

We look forward to receiving your proposal. Good luck, and if you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.