This deliverable is a continuation of the report 6.3 targeting the Open Call 1 (OC1) overview of the evaluation and selection process; and initiation of Open Call 2 (OC2) activities presenting (i) co-design process; (ii) external evaluators selection; (iii) overview on the received applications; and (iv) the next steps. The report is complemented by the documentation of OC2 developed to support the management processes: from the application to the selection, covering a set of eligibility criteria, requirements from the applicants, CORTEX² offer, evaluation process, the funding programme and contracting.OC1 winners (10 co-development projects and 10 use-cases) were announced on the project website with a brief description of each funded project here.OC2 was launched on June 13, 2024, and closed on August 15, 2024. In total 91 applications were submitted (out of 149 started) for further evaluation by the external experts. The selection results of this call are reported in deliverable D6.7. See brief description of each funded project here.