BRIDGESMEs project has launched a new Open Call for Pilot SMEs, a new opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises SMEs in Europe to accelerate their technological transformation and enhance their market potential. This time, selected pilot SMEs will benefit from a support package designed to address their specific technological and business needs. The support package includes:
– Technical Assistance: Receive up to €50,000 worth of services, including a preliminary diagnosis of technological needs and consulting services over a one-year period.
– Business Support: Get an in-depth assessment of your company’s innovation challenges and a roadmap for implementing advanced technologies.
– Access to Funding: Guidance in identifying public and private funding sources to support your technology adoption efforts.
– Education and Training: Participate in 10 online training modules designed to bridge the knowledge gap related to advanced technologies.
– Networking Opportunities: Engage with tech-savvy SMEs through hackathons and matchmaking events, creating alliances to tackle your business challenges effectively.
– Industry 5.0 Initiatives: Contribute to and benefit from initiatives that promote the uptake of advanced technologies and the dissemination of best practices within the Industry 5.0 framework.
This open call is targeted at SMEs that manufacture goods or provide services through specific industrial processes but do not fall under the category of tech-savvy SMEs. Eligible applicants must operate in at least one of the five target ecosystems and be established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country.
Interested SMEs can apply by completing a simple application form available on our website. The call will be open until 14 October at 17:00 CET, so companies can already prepare its application and register for it.
