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Circus SE, a global leader in AI software and robotics for autonomous nutrition systems, has been awarded a EUR 2 million research and development grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) on August 22, 2025. This recurring annual funding will accelerate the development and market rollout of the CA-M AI-Robot, a fully autonomous nutrition system tailored for high-risk defense environments, strengthening Circus’ position as a frontrunner in AI-robotics.
Circus SE receives EUR 2M BMBF grant for CA-M AI-Robot development.
CA-M extends CA-1 technology for autonomous meal supply in defense settings.
Funding boosts R&D and strengthens Circus’ newly established Defense Unit.
CA-M ensures reliable nutrition, freeing personnel for critical tasks.
Combines AI-driven software, meal prep, and secure system integration.
Grant reflects Germany’s focus on advancing AI and robotics innovation.
The CA-M AI-Robot builds on the proven technology of Circus’ flagship CA-1 robot, extending its capabilities into the defense sector. Designed to eliminate manual labor in complex meal supply chains, the CA-M enables seamless autonomous operation in mission-critical environments, enhancing operational resilience. “With the funding provided by the federal research grant, we can significantly expand our technological development and decisively accelerate the rollout of the CA-M AI-Robot,” said Fabian Becker, CFO of Circus SE. The platform integrates advanced AI software, autonomous meal preparation, and secure system integration for scalable nutrition solutions.
The BMBF grant will fast-track R&D efforts and expand Circus’ defense-focused engineering teams, bolstering its newly established Defense Unit. This strategic investment positions Circus to lead in autonomous nutrition systems for defense, complementing its commercial success with the CA-1 robot. The CA-M’s ability to deliver reliable meal supply in high-risk settings frees personnel for critical tasks, aligning with Circus’ mission to innovate across both commercial and defense sectors.
The EUR 2 million grant underscores the German government’s commitment to advancing AI and robotics as strategic technologies. For Circus, it reinforces its role as a global innovator in autonomous nutrition systems. The company’s patented AI-robotics ecosystem ensures the CA-M delivers end-to-end nutrition at scale, meeting the unique demands of defense environments while maintaining compliance and security standards.
Circus SE’s receipt of the BMBF grant marks a pivotal step in its journey to redefine autonomous nutrition systems. With enhanced R&D capabilities and a strengthened Defense Unit, Circus is poised to deliver groundbreaking AI-robotics solutions, solidifying its leadership in both commercial and defense applications.
Circus SE (XETRA: CA1) is a global AI and robotics company developing autonomous systems for food supply in both civilian and defense sectors. Its flagship robot, the patented CA-1, is the world’s first fully autonomous food production robot, now in serial production. Powered by proprietary embodied AI, Circus delivers industrial-scale, high-reliability meal output with minimal human input. Headquartered in Munich, the company is building the global infrastructure for autonomous food supply – on a mission to fuel humanity.
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