EVO-R Slovakia

EIT Manufacturing East launches the Evolution of RIS Innovation Call focused on Slovak entities that seek to enhance their expertise in innovative small-scale manufacturing solutions. This initiative focuses on providing financial support to advance technologies from the demonstration stage (TRL 7) to market adoption (TRL 8–9).

A total budget of €80,000 will be allocated to support activities such as technology validation, prototyping, and market readiness efforts, etc. Recipients will receive financial support to maximise the impact of their innovations and integrate into international value chains.

This call is financed through the EIT Manufacturing – Slovakia – X Fund, a joint initiative of EIT Manufacturing and the Ministry of Investment, Regional Development, and Informatization of the Slovak Republic. This program aligns with the Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialization of the Slovak Republic 2021–2027, reinforcing Slovakia’s position in the competitive and sustainable manufacturing sector.

WHO CAN APPLY:

The call is open for SMEs, start-ups, Universities, Research and technology organizations (RTO), and university-owned research foundations who/which are registerd in Slovakia and have an innovative solution with demonstration stage (TRL 7) addressing manufacturing-related challenges, with a convincing financial, environmental, and societal impact potential.

HOW TO APPLY:

The following documentation must be submitted by the applicants through the submission platform by 7 May, 23:59 CET:

  • Application Form
  • Financial Plan
  • Declaration of Honour

NOTE: Only applications submitted through the online link (please see below) before the deadline will be accepted and considered. The organisers reserve the right to extend the submission deadline; any extension of the deadline will be communicated to the public on the competition website.

For more details, please consult our Guidelines.