Deadline: 15 September 2025
The MANTRA project is launching an Expression of Interest (EoI) to identify tech-savvy SMEs across Europe that can support traditional manufacturing SMEs in their green, digital, and social transformation.
They are building a powerful ecosystem where traditional manufacturing SMEs and tech-savvy innovators like you come together to co-create scalable solutions for sustainability, efficiency, and resilience.
As a technology provider, digital innovator, or green solution developer, your expertise can directly support SMEs in their transformation journey — and MANTRA will help you connect, collaborate, and grow.
Whether you provide smart production tools, environmental tracking solutions, digital twins, advanced materials, or data-driven platforms, your innovation could be part of a funded pilot — creating real impact, in real factories.
Aims
- The MANTRA project aims to speed up the green and digital transformation of European manufacturing SMEs by promoting the adoption of advanced technologies and social innovation. MANTRA will create a scalable Europe-wide capacity-building and demonstration program to provide SMEs with essential support, expert networks, and financial resources to develop and implement tailored transformation strategies that lead to more sustainable business models, enhanced competitiveness, and greater resilience.
Why should you apply?
- To gain visibility across Europe, connect with traditional manufacturers, and engage in their transformation projects across Europe.
- To be selected by a beneficiary SME as technology provide for advanced technologies and transformation services.
- To improve the quality and impact of your services by gaining practical experience and valuable case studies while supporting SMEs.
- To contribute to the development and resilience of the European manufacturing ecosystem.
Benefits
- By registering on the MANTRA digital platform, you’ll gain access to:
- A growing pool of 50+ manufacturing SMEs selected for pilot implementation and innovation funding;
- A matchmaking process to pair your solutions with SMEs seeking exactly what you offer — from AI and IoT to clean energy, circular systems, or automation tools;
- Opportunities to collaborate in funded pilot projects and expand your market reach;
- A seat in co-creation labs and networking events with clusters, industry experts, and innovation stakeholders from across Europe.
Who can apply?
- You are an SME established in an EU Member State
- You are an entity with 2-4 years desmonstrated experience in the development, production, or commercialization of advanced technologies that address digitalization, sustainability, or environmental challenges in the manufacturing sector
- You are able to use English as the working language
For more information, visit MANTRA.
