Sub-Project Types 

The open call will support three types of sub-projects:

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1. Sub-projects for the development of digital manufacturing applications and services for the EFPF platform​

Sub-projects that develop new tools or solutions, either using EFPF's own Software Development Kit (SDK) or by combining/extending the functionalities of existing EFPF solutions. In this type of sub-project the main categories are the:

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• Development of high-quality end-to-end solutions by extending EFPF services in order to provide added value to the platform

• Development of solutions to address current and urgent issues in manufacturing domains in connection with the general trends in society

• Development of bespoke solutions for EFPF Partner pilot domains of Aerospace, Furniture Manufacturing and Smart Waste Management (Circular Economy) 

• Development of new services and applications that can enhance EFPF platform functionality and reach in different Industry4.0 domains

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Aim: To create new solutions for the enhancement of EFPF platform, to provide new services to project pilots and to give the opportunity to sub-project participants to build high quality solutions by leveraging existing functionalities and capabilities of the EFPF platform.

Target Audience: SMEs focused on ICT technologies, research institutes and start-up developers

Bid type: Single Applicant only.

Funding Amount: ≤150,000 Euros

Experiment Duration: 9 or12 months

 

   2. Sub-projects for validation and/or testing of EFPF platform and services in digital manufacturing domains

Focus on the application, validation and/or testing of the solutions developed for the European Factory Platform (EFPF) in real digital manufacturing and/or supply chain scenarios, including::

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• Validation and/or testing of core concepts and functionalities of EFPF platform such as the interoperability, integration and data harmonization of the Data Spine, or platform security, blockchain…etc functionalities (Functional Validation)

• Validation and/or testing of individual components and tools offered through the EFPF platform such as matchmaking; product catalogues; data analytics; factory connectors…etc. in new manufacturing (or other) domains (Scenario Validation)

 

Aim: To apply, test and validate EFPF services in other use cases or domains, the results of which will ensure the quality of EFPF solutions enabling their promotion to a broader community of end-users.

Target Audience: SME technology providers or software developers and/or larger companies from either the manufacturing or supply chain domains would be ideal candidates.

Bid type: Single Applicant and/or Small Consortia of a maximum of two partners (e.g. a manufacturing/supply chain company and a technology provider)

Funding Amount: ≤100,000 Euros

Sub-project Duration: 6 or 9 months

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   3. ​Sub-projects to improve the EFPF ecosystem by connecting multiple stakeholders through innovative solutions

Focus on the:

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• Integration of third-party applications/services with the EFPF platform. The sub-project must provide a validation scenario to demonstrate seamless access and use of the third-party system/application by platform services and users.

• Integration or connection of third-party platforms with the EFPF platform. The respective user communities should be able to be seamlessly integrated or connected into the EFPF federation.

 

Aim: To extend EFPF platform functionality by integrating already existing solutions, services or platforms. 

Target Audience: SMEs that provide solutions that can be integrated to EFPF platform and platform providers.

Bid type: Single applicant only.

Funding Amount: ≤150,000 Euros

Experiment Duration: 9 or 12 months

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Why you should get involved:

• You will receive between €50-150K funding and support to develop new services/products

• You will own what you produce and will be able to exploit outcomes across your business

• You will have the opportunity to develop new, working relationships with businesses in the Industry4.0 domain

• You will have access to a new sales channel through the EFPF Marketplace

 

Want to apply for funding?

You are encouraged to apply if you are an:

• EU SMEs (including micro-SMEs)

• EU technology provider and/or software developer (including start-ups)

• EU manufacturing and logistics companies (any size)

• EU Entrepreneurs, sole-traders and start-up developers

• EU Research Institutes and Universities

Your legal business must be based in a European Union Member State, Associated Country or the UK and be eligible for Horizon 2020 programme.

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