# EU launches tender to set up a three‑year European AI Observatory

> The European Commission seeks a contractor to build and run an AI Observatory that will track AI use, investments and impacts across EU sectors.

Oossa · 2026-10-07 · https://oossa.com/en/eu-launches-tender-to-set-up-a-three-year-european-ai-observatory

The European Commission published a call for tenders on 2026-10-05 to create the European AI Observatory. The observatory will monitor AI uptake in key sectors, publish sector‑specific reports and host an interactive website with indicators on AI investment, patents, talent and infrastructure. The contract will cover setup and operation for three years. Interested firms can apply via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

## The facts

- Call published on 2026-10-05
- Contract term: three years

## Why it matters

The observatory will give policymakers and businesses clearer data on how AI is changing European industries and jobs.

## Sources & references

1. [Establishing the European AI Observatory: Call for tenders](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/establishing-european-ai-observatory-call-tenders) – European Commission, 2026-10-05

Last updated: 2026-10-07