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Call for Proposals 2025

Call opens:

April, 29th 2024, 10:00 CEST

Call closes:

July, 9th 2024, 17:00 CEST

Functional area:

Education, Innovation, Regional Innovation Scheme

Region area:

Global Central Region East Region North Region South Region South East Region West Region

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Submission of results and evaluation

A total of 72 proposals were submitted in response to this Call for proposals: 

  • 15 Education 
  • 1 Master & Doctoral School I&E Programme 
  • 11 for the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme thematic area 

The evaluation of the proposals took place from July to October 2024. Applicants were informed about the outcome of the evaluations in October 2024. 

The successful proposals completed the conditions negotiation phase and started the activity with EIT Manufacturing in January 2025. 

More information on the selected activities is provided here below: 

Education

Master & Doctoral School and I&E Programme

No proposals awarded for this call.

 

Innovation

Regional Innovation Scheme

EIT Manufacturing invites submissions to the Call for Proposals 2025.

Explore the areas of your interest and discover the terms and conditions provided below.  

We look forward to receiving your submissions and driving innovation forward together! 

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Focus on Innovation

Topic 1: Innovative Solution for Industrial Challenges   

This topic aims to tackle critical industrial challenges identified across five thematic areas: Industrial Metaverse, Renewable Energy, Circular Economy, Net Zero Industry, and AI-Data.  

Each proposal must focus on one of the listed challenges that span across the five thematic areas: 

  • Integration of Complex Systems 
  • Energy Cost Management 
  • Implementing Circularity in Manufacturing  
  • Data-Driven Product Development 
  • Decision-Making Support for Complex Machinery and Value Chain 

Topic 2: Transition towards a resilient and human-centered manufacturing

This topic calls for projects that align with EIT Manufacturing’s Strategic Objectives on enhancing manufacturing system flexibility and supply chain resilience and reinforcing the attractiveness of the manufacturing work environment through technologies and digitalisation, addressing the critical need for a transition in the manufacturing sector.  

Under this topic, applicants are invited to focus on one of the following two sub-areas:  

  • Resilience and Resource Availability 
  • Human-Centric Manufacturing Innovations 

Please take note of all the Call for Proposals documents further below. 

Note: Final version of Innovation CfP 2025 guidelines available as of 30 April 2024. 

Focus on Education

Topic 1: Sustainable Manufacturing for the Future  

The proposals under this topic are expected to cover skills and competencies in the following areas:

  • Renewable Energy Integration: Proposals should focus on equipping the manufacturing workforce with skills tailored towards integrating renewable energy sources into manufacturing operations, encompassing solar, wind, and bioenergy solutions.  
  • Circular Economy Implementation: Proposals should focus on competencies for designing and managing production processes for resource efficiency, waste reduction and circular flow of materials.  
  • Net-Zero Strategies: Proposals should focus on skills and competencies that are needed for developing net-zero strategies in manufacturing, focusing on carbon footprint reduction and sustainable resource use (proficiency in optimization techniques, digitalization, and data analytics monitoring). 

Topic 2: Digital Innovation in Manufacturing  

The proposals under this topic are expected to cover skills and competencies in the following areas: 

  • Industrial Metaverse Implementation: Proposals should focus on strengthening the manufacturing workforce skills and competencies linked to the adoption of immersive solutions, such as XR technologies and digital twins (developing proficiency in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and digital twins to improve safety, efficiency, and collaboration within manufacturing operations). 
  • AI and Data Analytics in Manufacturing: Proposals should focus on equipping the manufacturing workforce with skills and competencies in Machine Learning (ML) and Reinforcement Learning (RL), emphasizing principles, algorithms, and applications across various domains.  

Please take note of all the Call for Proposals documents further below. 

Note: Final version of Education CfP 2025 guidelines available as of 30 April 2024. 

Focus on Master & Doctoral School I&E Programme

In the framework of the Call for Proposals 2025, EIT Manufacturing invites submissions for the Master & Doctoral School I&E Programme, adhering to the outlined criteria below: 

EIT Manufacturing Master School – Summer School 2025 

The proposals under this topic are expected to cover the following: 

  • Green and digitalisation aspects of manufacturing.  
  • Innovative added value modules for developing I&E and sustainability competences. 

EIT Manufacturing Doctoral School – Innovation Programme 2025  

The proposals under this topic are expected to cover the following: 

  • Focus on innovation in manufacturing, with emphasis on EITM flagships.  
  • Integration of entrepreneurship activities with an emphasis on IPR, Ethics, and startup creation. 

Please take note of all the Call for Proposals documents further below. 

Note: Final version of I&E CfP 2025 guidelines available as of 10 May 2024.

Focus on Regional Innovation Scheme

Topic 1: RIS Innovation  

  • Advanced materials and manufacturing processes at EIT RIS : this subtopic calls for projects aiming to support innovative solutions relevant to the Call Thematic “Advanced materials at EIT RIS”. Advanced materials are a key enabler technology for the twin green and digital transition and strategic point towards industrial competitiveness and leadership.  
  • Artificial Intelligence at EIT RIS: the subtopic calls for projects aiming to support innovative solutions relevant to the Call Thematic “AI and digital twins for manufacturing systems”. As AI technologies continue to advance, manufacturers can expect further improvements in productivity, quality, and competitiveness. 
  • Inclusiveness at EIT RIS: the subtopic calls for projects aiming to support innovative solutions relevant to the Call Thematic “Inclusiveness at EIT RIS”, with special focus – although not restricted – on innovation projects which boost inclusiveness in the manufacturing industry. By prioritizing inclusivity and embracing diversity as a strength, manufacturing companies can create a more innovative, resilient, and competitive workforce that reflects the diverse perspectives and talents of the global community.  

Topic 2: Up-skilling and re-skilling manufacturing workforce in EIT RIS countries

The proposals under this topic call for proposals to up-skill and re-skill the workforce and cultivate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the manufacturing sector in EIT RIS countries. 

Please take note of all the Call for Proposals documents further below. 

Note: Final version of RIS – Regional Innovation Scheme CfP 2025 guidelines available as of 30 April 2024.

Call timeline

  • Call publication: 22 April 2024  
  • Call opening: 29 April 2024 at 10:00 CEST.
  • Application tool registration: by 3 July at 17:00 CEST.
  • Call closing: 9 July 2024 at 17:00 CEST.  
  • Eligibility and admissibility check: July 2024  
  • Evaluation of proposals:  July- October 2024  
  • Hearings: October 2024  
  • Communication of results: October 2024  
  • Stand-still period: October- November 2024  
  • Start date of the projects: January 2025 

Check before applying!

To streamline your application process, we offer Word versions of the web-based form for content preparation. These are for internal consortia use only. The official application form is web-based, so be sure to complete all its fields for a final proposal submission.

Please keep in mind that this is a support document and not an element of the proposals to be submitted. In case of discrepancies, the text and conditions of the relevant Call guidelines will prevail.

Corrigendum: The Word example of the Education submission form has been updated to correct an error in the percentage of revenue sharing.

How to participate?

Proposals can be initiated, prepared, and submitted through our online submission system from the 29 April 2024, 10:00 CEST until the 9 July 2024, 17:00 CEST.

Please note that the registration of organisations in the application system is required before submitting the proposal. As stated in the Call guidelines, the registration of new organisations in the system closed on 3 July 17:00 CEST.

 

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About EIT Manufacturing

EIT Manufacturing is one of the nine innovation communities supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. EIT Manufacturing’s main goal is to bring European stakeholders focused on manufacturing together in innovation ecosystems that add unique value to European products, processes and services and inspire the creation of globally competitive and sustainable manufacturing. EIT Manufacturing brings together more than 175 members (universities, research institutes and companies).