Open Call
The DIH-World project consortium has launched its second open call to select and support up to 20 SME-driven experiments.
The DIH-World project consortium is launching its second open call to select and support up to 20 SME-driven experiments.
The DIH-World open call is designed to support digitalisation experiments involving DIHs and SMEs from the manufacturing sector. Innovative experiments will receive up to EUR 95.000,00 to support the integration of digital technologies in the processes, products or services of an SME.
The selected innovative technology experiments will be joining the DIH-World community, boosting the interaction and cross border cooperation among DIHs and SMEs, and also among DIHs from the European Network.
OPEN CALL FOR EXPERIMENT
Objective
DIH-World is looking for innovative experiments across Europe that integrates digital technologies in the processes, products or services of manufacturing SMEs. Innovative experiments are projects to be implemented by a consortium made of an SME and a Digital Innovation Hub.
SECTORS
The call targets the manufacturing sector with a focus on:
TEXTILE
LOGISTICS
MOBILITY
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS
ELECTRICAL & OPTICAL EQUIPMENT
TECHNOLOGIES
The innovative experiments are open to any of the following technologies, as far as they contribute to boost the digitalisation level of the participating SMEs:
Smart modelling; Robotics; Internet of Things; Cyber Physical Systems; 3D Printing; Data analytics; Artificial Intelligence; Cloud technologies; High Performance Computing; Laser technologies; Cognitive Autonomous Systems; Human-robot interaction; Cybersecurity; Sensors.
KEY DATES
The key dates of the open call are as follows:
| Activity | Dates |
| Launch of the call | 04/04/2022 |
| Deadline to submit proposals | 28/06/2022 at 13h00 (CET) |
| Evaluation and selection | 29/06/2022 – 31/08/2022 |
| Contract’s signature | September 2022 |
| Experiment starting month | October 2022 |
Potential beneficiaries
The DIH-World open calls target consortia of one SME from any Member State or Horizon 2020 Associated country together with one Digital Innovation Hub (DIHs). Please check the Guide for Applicants for more details
Matchmaking section
In the Open call matchmaking section, SMEs are looking for DIHs to form a consortium to solve their digitalisation challenge in the DIH-World second open call. Contact directly the SME if your DIH can match the need of the SME. If you are an SME and wish to publish a request, just send us an email at
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In order to be considered as eligible, applicants must comply with the following:
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- Based in an EU 27 Member State or Horizon 2020 Associated Countries.
- The Proposal must be submitted in English. Proposals submitted in any other language will be excluded.
- The Proposal must be submitted within the stipulated deadline.
- Complete the application following the template provided.
- Status of the organisation presenting the Proposal falls under the categories presented in the Guide for Applicants.
Important remark: All third parties have a maximum limit of EUR 100.000,00 to be received as Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) in Smart Anything Everywhere (SAE) and ICT innovation for Manufacturing SMEs (I4MS) initiatives. This rule is applied to this Open Call.
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DOCUMENTATION
WHAT IS IN DIH-WORLD FOR YOU?
WHAT’S IN FOR THE CONSORTIUM?
The selected consortia will benefit from:
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- Financial support of up to EUR 95.000 per experiment;
- Support for the DIH development through the DIH Academy;
- A community of DIHs and SMEs willing to strengthen collaboration and learn from each other.
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WHAT’S IN FOR SMEs?
Through the DIH-World experiments, SMEs will receive financial support to integrate digital technologies and transform their processes, products or services to remain competitive.
WHAT’S IN FOR DIHs?
DIHs will support SMEs in integrating digital technologies in their processes, products or services through the experiment while joining the DIH-World DIH Academy. The selected DIHs will receive tailored training / coaching in line with the various dimensions of their business model, ensuring both quick wins and long-term sustainability.