If you’re an entrepreneur looking to transform your company into a digital and sustainable enterprise but are unsure about how to access technology innovation calls, keep reading to discover all the requirements.

Learn how to access technology innovation calls and do so in collaboration with our partners at Competence Centers Made 4.0 and Artes 4.0.

Competence Centers for Calls in 4.0 Companies and Zerynth

Zerynth’s solution opens the doors to funding for digital innovation projects. What does this entail? It allows you to receive financial support that can cover  up to 100% of the costs related to the digital transformation of your company, with a maximum grant  of 400,000 euros.

Who can benefit from these funds? Micro-enterprises, startups, SMEs, medium and large companies, as well as consortia formed by companies of various sizes that establish themselves as a Temporary Purpose Association (ATS).

To access this funding opportunity, the key step lies in submitting project proposals through Competence Centers. This is where Zerynth comes into play. We are here to support you throughout the application process, making it more straightforward and ensuring that your proposals are competitive.

Why Choose Zerynth?

Custom Design and Development: With the support of our experts, you can create tailor-made projects, from design to validation, ready for implementation.

Access to Innovation Funding: Your innovative ideas can receive funding that covers  up to 100% of the incurred costs, with a maximum of 400,000 euros. Micro-enterprises, startups, SMEs, and large companies, unite – there’s room for everyone!

Comprehensive Support in the Application Process: We’ll guide you step by step through the application for technology innovation calls, ensuring your proposals are robust and convincing.

Competence Center Made 4.0 – A World of Opportunities

The Competence Center Made 4.0 offers a significant financial allocation to access technology innovation calls and finance the digital transformation of industrial processes, as well as human resources training. You can secure funding of up to 14 million euros, which can be used for accessing  the service catalog (available endowment: 1.5 million €) and for implementing industrial research and experimental development projects (available endowment: 12.5 million €). These services include:

• Definition of the strategy toward the smart factory.
• Demo and test projects.
• Technological innovation consulting for process and product.
• Inter-company training.
• Access to credit.
• Intellectual property.

The opportunities for non-repayable funding for innovation projects start from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 and allow you to reach at least TRL 7. The maximum contribution per project is 400,000 euros, with a total of 12.5 million euros available. The project duration is 12 months, and evaluations are conducted on a “First in – First Out” basis,  considering the order of  application submissions.

Read the complete call to learn more!

Competence Center Artes 4.0 – Focused on Innovation

The Competence Center Artes 4.0 offers a call for technological innovation funding for industrial research and experimental development projects in various thematic categories, including biomedicine, robotics, artificial intelligence, transportation systems, logistics, and energy. Companies of various sizes can participate individually or in partnerships formed by companies.

The extent of aid varies depending on the company’s size and the type of project, but you could receive a significant contribution to support your innovation efforts, up to 100% of the total cost.

A crucial step in accessing technology innovation calls offered by the Competence Center Artes 4.0 is the presentation of strong and convincing project proposals. Here’s what you should consider carefully:

• Detailed Intervention Plan: Your proposals should include a concrete intervention plan in which you outline the necessary investments, expected costs, and execution times. Thorough planning is essential to ensure the success of your project.
• Clearly Defined Benefits: It’s important to present the benefits that your innovation project will bring to the selected application area in a clear and convincing manner. These benefits should be measurable and demonstrate how your project will contribute to technological advancement and goal achievement.
• Technological Maturity (TRL): Your projects should demonstrate a level of technological maturity ranging from TRL 5 to TRL 8. This means your ideas should be ready to transition from the experimental development phase to practical implementation.
• Involvement of the Competence Center: Direct involvement of the Competence Center Artes 4.0 is a crucial element for the success of your project. You must demonstrate how CC Artes 4.0 will contribute to contractual research activities, technological consulting, and support. This involvement is a sign of collaboration and partnership in the field of technological innovation.

To read the complete call and get further details, visit the website with all the relevant information.

Book a Call with Our IoT Experts and Access Funding

You’re not alone on this journey. We’re here to help. Discover all the technology innovation calls in partnership with Zerynth and learn how Zerynth and the Competence Centers can support your company’s digital and sustainable transformation. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

The call has been open since June 2023, and funds could run out quickly. Choose the path of innovation with Zerynth and the Competence Centers. Book a demo or find out where you can meet us at our upcoming events!