Second Open Call for experiments – DIH-World
The DIH-World project is launching its second open call to select and support up to 20 SME-driven experiments.
The DIH-World open call is designed to support digitalisation experiments involving DIHs and SMEs from the manufacturing sector. Innovative experiments will receive up to EUR 95.000,00 to support the integration of digital technologies in the processes, products or services of an SME.
The selected innovative technology experiments will be joining the DIH-World community, boosting the interaction and cross border cooperation among DIHs and SMEs, and also among DIHs from the European Network.
Objective
DIH-World is looking for innovative experiments across Europe that integrates digital technologies in the processes, products or services of manufacturing SMEs. Innovative experiments are projects to be implemented by a consortium made of an SME and a Digital Innovation Hub.
Sectors
The call targets the manufacturing sector with a focus on:
- TEXTILE
- LOGISTICS
- MOBILITY
- RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS
- ELECTRICAL & OPTICAL EQUIPMENT
The innovative experiments are open to any of the following technologies, as far as they contribute to boost the digitalisation level of the participating SMEs:
Smart modelling; Robotics; Internet of Things; Cyber Physical Systems; 3D Printing; Data analytics; Artificial Intelligence; Cloud technologies; High Performance Computing; Laser technologies; Cognitive Autonomous Systems; Human-robot interaction; Cybersecurity; Sensors.
The key dates of the open call are as follows:
| Activity | Dates |
| Launch of the call | 04/04/2022 |
| Deadline to submit proposals | 28/06/2022 at 13h00 (CET) |
| Evaluation and selection | 29/06/2022 – 31/08/2022 |
| Contract’s signature | September 2022 |
| Experiment starting month | October 2022 |
