Open call 2
Open call 2
The project will provide EUR 3,3 M of direct financial support via two Open Calls.
The ultimate goal of these calls for financial support 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 calls will be adapted to two maturity levels: TRL 5-7 and TRL 8-9, understanding that the needs of the technologies and business have different needs depending on their TRL and IRL.
In February 16, we have presented the launch of the Open call 2, take a look here
We are preparing regional events to inform companies about the details of the open call 2 and answer questions that may arise. Folow us and do not miss out your local event. More info
What we offer
The main objective of the call is to raise the efficiency and competitiveness of the manufacturing industry by adopting the latest digital technologies for a smarter and greener transformation aligned with the latest EU policies.
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
IIOPEN CALL SCHEME
III. INNOVATION SUPPORT
IIII. GO TO MARKET SUPPORT
Specific Objective
Development of innovative ICT (TRL 5-7) based solutions for manufacturing industry*
Demonstration & growth of the digital solution/s (TRL 8-9) on the industry market*
Budget of the proposal (Maximum grant per proposal)
- Up to EUR 60 000 in case of
individual applicant - Up to EUR 120 000 in case of two applicants.
The maximum grant requested per applicant shall not exceed EUR 60 000 (cumulative funding in both M4M open calls)
- Up to EUR 30 000 in case of
individual applicant - Up to EUR 60 000 in case of two applicants
The maximum grant requested per applicant shall not exceed EUR 30 000 (and EUR 60 000 of cumulative funding in both M4M open calls)
Budget (maximum grant) for SME industry partner
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.
Accelerator programme
Complementary to the grants received from the MIND4MACHINES Open Calls, funded SMEs may benefit from tailor-made acceleration support services
The selection of the acceleration services will be performed after the closure of the Open Call, based on the results of the Investment Readiness Level (IRL) self-assessment online tool. The applicants are required to fill in the IRL self-assessment prior to their application.
The non-funded applicants may also benefit from the acceleration services upon request.
*For further information about TRL fit, you can check the detailed information on the TRL Assessment tool and guide from the NCP Portal
Who can apply
Proposals for manufacturing SME digitalization projects must be submitted individually by a technology provider SME or by a partnership of two technology provider SMEs for complex solutions, having one industry partner. Cross-border partnerships are strongly encouraged.
All applicants [technology supplier applicant(s), industry partner] must be registered in one of the EU27 Member States or in Horizon 2020 Associated Countries. The list of the countries associated with Horizon 2020 is available here.
The field of activity of the applicants (main or secondary) will have to correspond to an authorized NACE code which would allow them to perform one of the following roles:
- ICT service providers, working in Industry 4.0 topics as smart digital technology developers under NACE CODE J620 or J631
- Producers of machinery, tools and robots (as a technology provider) for the use of the manufacturing industry, operating under NACE CODES C26, C27, C28 or C33.
One end-user (SME or large industry) representing a manufacturing case with activity corresponding to a NACE Code from Category C. There is a strong focus on activities related to industrial sectors, such as metal, mechanics, automotive, hybrid and electric vehicles and mechatronics but it can be extended to factories from any manufacturing field (e.g. agri-food, textile) which need a technological upgrade.
How to apply
The proposal will be submitted electronically by the main applicant using the F6S Platform.
To submit a proposal, the main applicant will first have to register for an account on the F6S Platform, including the company profile where contact data will be asked.
The F6S platform is the sole entry point for all application submissions to the MIND4MACHINES Open Call. Submissions received by any other channel will be automatically discarded.
Read the official Guide for applicants and make you sure you have all the details about the application and evaluation process.
The detailed version of the application form, following the exact chapters required on the Platform, can be found in Annex 4. There are two compulsory Annexes to be uploaded (Annex 1 and Annex 2-as three separate files), while Annex 3 Letter of Intent from large company is only to be uploaded if applicable. All Annexes will be uploaded as PDF files. Annex 5 is the checklist summarising all necessary items to be verified before submission and guides the applicants in the final step of the application, to make sure all conditions related to admissibility and eligibility have been met.
Annex 1
SME Self Declaration
Annex 2 NEW VERSION- 16.03.2023
Activities, budget and risks The activity list in Annex 2.1 is updated on 16 March 2023 according to the Guide for Applicants Section 2.5. Types of Activities.
Annex 3
LoI template
Annex 4
Application forms
Annex 5
Check list
SGA Template
Subgrant Agreement and Annex Templates for the SGA Process.
OPEN CALL 2 DOCUMENTS
Annex 1
SME Self Declaration
Annex 2 NEW VERSION- 16.03.2023
Activities, budget and risks. The activity list in Annex 2.1 is updated on 16 March 2023 according to the Guide for Applicants Section 2.5. Types of Activities.
Annex 3
LoI template
Annex 4
Application forms
Annex 5
Check list
SGA Package
Subgrant Agreement and Annex Templates for the SGA Process.
Please, read the guide for applicants and then apply !!, do not forget the deadline: April 19, 2023 at 17:00 CEST .
Have a look at FAQs and check the answers to the doubts you might have and it could be already resolved
Ask your questions and join the conversation at: European Help Desk -MIND4MACHINES Open Call 2
III. INNOVATION SUPPORT
IIII. GO TO MARKET SUPPORT
III. INNOVATION SUPPORT
IIII. GO TO MARKET SUPPORT
How to find partners
- You can use our Open Innovation platform:
Open call 2 - Regional Info Days
During the next few days we will host regional events where the details of the open call 2 will be explained in native languages and some of them will also include the possibility of finding partners for projects. Find the event closest to your region :
IICountry
IIDate
IIRegistration link
IICountry, date and registration link
IICountry
IIDate
IIRegistration link
Italy
28/02/2023
MESAP registration link
B2B International events
- Date:9 February - 31 July 2023 Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Chamber of Industry, in cooperation with the Enterprise Europe Network invites you to join the COOPERATION AND NETWORKING PLATFORM to search profiles, project opportunities as well as introduce your company to institutions and companies from Turkey and Europe, targeting submitting proposals for 2023-2024 calls of Horizon Europe Cluster 4.
- Date: Online 4-6 April / Onsite:17 April - 20 April 2023 Hannover, Germany
The Technology & Business Cooperation Days 2023 will be organised again as traditional brokerage event with personal meetings on the fairground (17. – 20. April 2023). Convenient online -meetings for those organisations, which cannot attend personally due to travel restrictions, high distances or costs will be possible two weeks before the fair (04. – 06. April 2023).
Focus
- Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory solutions
- Resource and energy efficient manufacturing technologies
- Sustainable Energy & Mobility
- Measurement Tools
Open call 2 launch event presentation
Presentation Open call 2 launch event
Presentation of the Open call 2 - Budget, elegibility criteria, evaluation process
