Open Call for Green & Socially Sustainable Manufacturing – Startup Acceleration
Deadline: 17-Dec-21
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced an open call for Green & Socially Sustainable Manufacturing – Startup Acceleration.
Accelerate your company’s growth with EIT Manufacturing’s programme designed to scale the next generation of European manufacturing innovators.
Topics
Green manufacturing
Low environmental footprint solutions
Solutions related to decarbonizing manufacturing processes and maintenance
‘Locally’ manufactured and delivered solutions
Circular economy solutions
Urban manufacturing solutions
Socially sustainable manufacturing
Efficiencies related to manufacturing processes and maintenance
Human-machine co-working and automation solutions
Agile, flexible, and resilient supply chains
Inclusiveness and quality of experience (including aesthetics) in manufacturing processes and solutions
Benefits
Four companies will be selected to receive a €15,000 cash prize to accelerate their growth in addition to a tailored package of access to market and access to finance services, valued at €35,000 and provided by EIT Manufacturing’s Business Creation team.
In addition to the €15,000 cash prize, the four selected companies will be able to:
Benefit from tailored access to market support to help you reach new customers and expand into new geographies.
Receive tailored access to finance support to prepare for fundraising, potential financing consideration by EIT Manufacturing, and introductions to VCs and early-stage funding opportunities.
Leverage EIT Manufacturing’s network of more than 60 pan-European partners from industry, academia and RTOs and access to participate in EIT Manufacturing’s broader portfolio of activities and programmes.
Gain international visibility through EIT Manufacturing’s communication channels.
Eligibility Criteria
Innovative startups actively looking to grow and enhance their business development efforts or raise venture funding now or in the near future.
are actively looking to grow
have demonstrated meaningful customer traction
have been operative for more than one year
have a dedicated full-time team with a headquarters incorporated in any EU or Horizon Europe associated country
are looking to enhance and complement their business development efforts
are currently or will in the future be looking for access to finance from equity partners
For more information, visit https://www.eitdigital.eu/our-messages/calls-tenders/eit-community-booster/