public funding
programmes and calls that offer access to financial support
There are plenty of options to get access to financial support. The scope of these support programs is guided geographically by city, region or country and in most cases it is guided by topic. We have collected a set of programs related to manufacturing.
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programmes and organisations
| Organisation | Country | Scope | URL |
| EIT Manufacturing | Europe | Innovation Proposals | www.eitmanufacturing.eu/calls |
| NLnet | NL | Data | nlnet.nl |
| Eureka | Europe | General SME Support | www.eurekanetwork.org/open-calls/network-projects-all-year |
| ADMA | Eurpoe | Digital Transformation | trans4mers.eu/open-calls |
| HORIZON Europe | Europe | Manufacturing | www.ec.europa.eu |
| Ai in the Digital Europe Programme | Europe | Business and Public Sector | digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/artificial-intelligence-digital-programme |
| AI in Research, funding and policy | Europe | Research and policy | research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/research-area/industrial-research-and-innovation/key-enabling-technologies/artificial-intelligence-ai_en |
| European Digital SME Alliance | Europe | ICT | www.digitalsme.eu/funding-opportunities/ |
| EU Cascade Funding | Europe | General | eucalls.net/blog/financial-support-third-parties |
actual calls
EIT MANUFACTURING - EMPOWERING SMES
Link to the call: Empowering SMEs Call - EIT Manufacturing
Deadline for submission:
It supports improving overall factory efficiency, flexible manufacturing, predicting and anticipating energy needs, increasing workplace safety, reusing resources and enabling a circular business model.
BENEFICIARIES
SMEs and large enterprises, applying as industrial users with an SME
SUMMARY
GUIDELINES
Optimization of production processes and increased resource efficiency through digital solutions.
2. Socially sustainable and human-centered manufacturing.
3. Environmentally sustainable manufacturing through circular business models and new technologies.
AID INTENSITY
70% of the eligible expenses with a maximum amount depending on the type of beneficiary:
- Individual SMEs: €60,000.
- Consortium: €60,000 for the SME and €40,000 for the user
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
- Personal.
- Subcontracting.
- Purchases.
- Others.
NETWORKED PROJECT APPLICATIONS
Link to the call for proposals: Eureka | network-projects-all-year (eurekanetwork.org)
Deadline for submission: 31 Dec. 2025
It supports collaboration between organizations in Eureka countries by offering you the freedom to design your project proposal and build your ideal consortium to achieve improved performance and higher quality and quantity of innovation compared to projects at the national level.
BENEFICIARIES
All types of companies
SUMMARY
AID INTENSITY
Minimum budget €175,000. Loan up to 85%. Fixed interest rate: Euribor at 1 year.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
- Personal.
- Equipment and supplies.
- Research outsourcing
- Other general and ancillary costs related to the project.
RESIST - INNOVATION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY ECOSYSTEM
Link to the call for proposals: Funding & tenders (europa.eu)
Deadline for submission: 01 Nov. 2024
It supports companies in this ecosystem in recognizing their potential and implementing the necessary measures to take advantage of the opportunities related to digitalization, green economy and sustainability, through coaching and mentoring services.
BENEFICIARIES
SMEs, start-ups and very small businesses within the Automotive-Transportation-Mobility sector.
SUMMARY
GUIDELINES
1. Evaluation.
Feasibility.
AID INTENSITY
- Line 1: up to 75% of the cost of the expert or €4,000 for evaluation services.
- Line 2: up to 75% of the cost of the expert or €7,500 for feasibility services.