Mind4Machines Open Call

The ultimate goal of the MIND4MACHINES Open Call is to fund and encourage the validation of the new cross-sectoral and cross-regional digital manufacturing value chains, delivering innovative goods, services and processes in new sectors.

The present call funds the development, testing, validation and market uptake of Industry 4.0 solutions by increasing the Technology Readiness Level (TRL)/maturity of the proposed solutions in delivering innovative goods, services and processes.

The following schemes will be supported according to two maturity levels: TRL 5-7 and TRL 8-9.

Who can apply

Proposals for manufacturing SME digitalization projects must be submitted individually by a technology provider SME or by a partnership of multiple technology providers SMEs for complex solutions, having an industry partner (or more).  Cross-border partnerships are strongly encouraged.

All applicants [technology supplier applicant(s), industry partner(s)] must be registered in one of the EU27 Member States or in Horizon 2020 Associated Countries.

Budget for participants

 

Development of innovative ICT (TRL 5-7)  based solutions for manufacturing industry:

  • Up to EUR 60 000 in case of individual applicant
  • Up to EUR 120 000 in case of more applicants.

The maximum grant requested per applicant shall not exceed EUR 60 000


Demonstration  & growth of the digital solution/s (TRL 8-9) on the industry market:

  • Up to EUR 30 000 in case of individual applicant
  • Up to EUR 60 000 in case of more applicants

The maximum grant requested per applicant shall not exceed EUR 30 000


SME Industry Partner(s): Up to 20% of the overall project budget

Large companies are not eligible for funding in this call, but can be part of the partnership with a Letter of Intent to participate in the project, with explicit agreement to test or implement the project solution.

How apply

The proposal will be submitted electronically by the main applicant using the F6S Platform.

The event is finished.

Date

Apr 27 2022 - Jun 29 2022
Expired!