For thriving B2B Industrial Tech start-ups can benefit from a tailored support package. that are:
- actively looking to grow.
- with demonstrated meaningful customer validation and/or traction.
- with a dedicated full-time team with a headquarters incorporated in a EU or Horizon Europe associated country.
- looking to enhance and complement your business development efforts.
The Business Creation team will offer you a tailored package of business development services. Please fill out the expression of interest form below, and a representative from the Business Creation team will be in touch shortly.
Welcome to AI-IGNITE 2024 Open Call!
EIT Manufacturing South East launches the AI-IGNITE open call that seeks to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation across the South East region.
AI-IGNITE is one of the initiatives that emerged following the collaboration agreement between EIT Manufacturing South East and the Greek Satellite of AI-MATTERS with the goal of enhancing the competitiveness of the local business ecosystem by promoting the testing and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
AI-MATTERS is the world-class reference network of testing and experimentation facilities for AI and Robotic technologies in the manufacturing sector. Framed under the Digital Europe Programme, coordinated by CEA from the Paris-Saclay innovation ecosystem, AI-MATTERS aims to strengthen Europe’s positioning and leadership in the uptake Artificial Intelligence systems by building on the competences, experience, and facilities of 25 major organizations from eight European countries (Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Greece, Spain and France). The Greek satellite, with the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS) acting as its representative body, has more than 30 years of research activities, combined with industrial customized services and a team of highly qualified and experienced experts.
Specifically, through “AI-IGNITE” we aim at accelerating the market deployment of AI-enabled concepts and innovative technologies by selecting and awarding Startups and SMEs that provide AI-based advanced solutions and take actions to boost the maturity of related technologies, enhance their competitiveness and productivity. Eligible companies are early-stage or mature companies, with a valid PIC number, that are registered and active in one of the following countries supported by EIT Manufacturing South East, namely Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania, and Türkiye.
The AI-IGNITE open call will award the five (5) top companies positioned for significant growth within the AI landscape.
The applicants to the AI-IGNITE 2024 Open Call must meet the eligibility criteria as set in the Competition website. The Terms & Regulations of the AI-IGNITE 2024 Open Call are available in the Competition website.
Support the transition to a Net Zero Industry!
Participate in BoostUp! IBERIA 2024, a competition that offers a unique opportunity to Spainsh and Portuguese startups aiming to internationalize and scale up their business in Europe. Keep reading to discover the benefits of this competition!
Who can apply?
Portuguese and Spanish startups with solutions in the realm of manufacturing technologies. In particular, submissions need to be aligned with the EIT Manufacturing’s strategic objectives, with a special emphasis on technologies contributing to Net Zero in Industry 4.0.
Agenda
- Call opening: August 23rd, 2024
- Call closing: September 23rd, 2024
- In-person pitch session at Casa da Música (Porto): December 4th, 2024
What’s in it for you?
- Support for internationalisation
- Visibility and access to EIT Manufacturing’s European network
- Prize awards: €7,000 (1st), €5,000 (2nd), €3,000 (3rd)
Do you want more information?
You can check the BoostUp! Iberia's website and download the application guidelines.