Feb 16, 2026

Announcement by the Saxon State Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Social Cohesion on the fourth call for expressions of interest for the funding of model projects for the Future Platform of the ESF Plus Directive SMS

The Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs, Health and Social Cohesion (SMS) has published a further ideas competition for model projects for the Future Platform for Social Innovation (Section II, capital letter E of the ESF Plus Directive SMS).

The aim of the fourth call for funding "Model projects for the future platform" is to develop and test socially innovative solutions with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in social work. Funding will be provided for pilot projects that use AI applications to address current societal and social challenges in a practical, responsible and public welfare-oriented manner. The focus is on the innovative content of the projects and their contribution to the further development of social services and work processes.

The Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs, Health and Social Cohesion and the Sächsische Aufbaubank invite you to a digital information event on February 26, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. You can register for the information event via the participation portal: https://buergerbeteiligung.sachsen.de/portal/smwa/beteiligung/themen/1061306?zugangscode=BmVejvx8

Further information on the call - in particular on the formal requirements and the application process - can be found on our program page.

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