Open Call #1

CALLING ALL SME INNOVATORS IN DIGITAL MANUFACTURING

This is your opportunity to deliver innovation in the digital manufacturing domain and win up to €150.000 per project

KYKLOS4.0 Open Call #1 | Applications open 1 April 2021 | Closing 30 June 2021 (17h00 CET)

KYKLOS4.0 is looking for innovative solutions to improve digital manufacturing processes, and addressing one or more of the following sub-domains:

Cyber-physical systems
Product lifecycle management
Life cycle analysis
Augmented reality
Artificial intelligence
Circular manufacturing
Big data and data management
Deep learning
Decision support systems

KYKLOS4.0 – OPEN CALL#1 OVERVIEW

The KYKLOS4.0 Open Call #1 is looking for SME-led consortia of up to three entities to submit project proposals for the development of innovative solutions to improve digital manufacturing processes. Proposed solutions – to be delivered through experiments – should demonstrate a high innovation potential and be ready to explore commercialisation opportunities by the end of the experiment period. As part of the experiment, the solution must be validated and demonstrated in a pilot location, which should be provided by one of the applicant’s consortium partners.

Each selected project will be funded with up to €150.000 (for consortia of three entities).

The KYKLOS4.0 Open Call #1 will prioritise the experiments that are able to demonstrate the impact of the KYKLOS 4.0 approach* for a broad set of industrial users. Furthermore, experiments should clearly demonstrate the role of the circular economy within the manufacturing domain in their activities, in combination to the innovation management process.
The experiments should be implemented over a period of six months, divided into three stages: Planning (1 month), Implementation (3- 4 months), and Commercialisation & Business Sustainability (1-2 months).

 

* Additional information on the KYKLOS4.0 approach available in the Guidelines for Applicants

WHAT’S THE OFFER*?

Grants of up to €150.000

Projects from SME-led consortia of up to three entities can receive up to €150.000, with a limit of €60.000 per entity.

Access to KYKLOS 4.0 technologies

Access to selected KYKLOS4.0 technologies, adapted to each project, including components, modules and toolkits used in the KYKLOS4.0 project.

Business support

Tailored business coaching, training, support in defining their value proposition, testing business ideas, and identifying additional funding opportunities.

Visibility & Promotion

Support to increase external visibility and to promote the project and results, including with potential investors, and access to relevant events.

* Please note that the access to technologies, business support and visibilit & promotion may be subject to change according to each projects’ needs and based on consortium decisions.

EXPERIMENT STAGES

Awarded projects will be provided technical and business-related mentoring over the six-month experiment period.

Planning

Definition of a detailed workplan to be delivered in the Implementation stage. KYKLOS4.0 will identify technologies to be integrated in the project.

Implementation

Implementation of the workplan as defined in the Planning stage and delivery of the proposed solution. Technical support to help in the integration and validation of technologies and results.

Commercialisation & Business Sustainability

Develop a commercialisation and business sustainability plan to be discussed with potential customers/ investors. Business support to help deliver the commercialisation and business strategy.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The KYKLOS4.0 – Open Call #1 is open to organisations active in the digital manufacturing domain.

 

Proposals must be delivered by consortia of 2-3 entities, including at least one SME and an industrial partner. The consortium submitting a proposal must be led by an SME. The lead SME must be a technology integrator and the industrial partner will serve as a pilot location for the developed solution to be validated and demonstrated.

 

The KYKLOS4.0 – Open Call #1 accepts proposals from consortia of SMEs and industrial partners that are eligible for EC funding under the rules of H2020, as defined in the Guidelines for Applicants.

WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND

When developing your project idea, keep in mind some important aspects, which will be the basis of the evaluation process.

CONCEPT & IMPLEMENTATION

Provide clear and feasible objectives aligned with a novel and innovative experiment.

IMPACT

Explain how the proposed solution will have a European impact, industrial relevance and market potential.

CONSORTIUM

Demonstrate your consortium’s capacity, experience and knolwedge, and complementarity.

RESOURCES

Provide a clear review of how you’ll make an efficient use of your funding.

KYKLOS4.0 – OPEN CALL#1 DOCUMENTATION

Please consult all the open call documentation. Some documents are for reference; other documents must be signed and uploaded together with the proposal.

QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?

Reach out to KYKLOS4.0 with your questions at opencalls@kyklos40project.eu

KYKLOS4.0 Open Call #1 launching 1 April 2021 until 30 June 2021.

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