Dear colleagues, please pay attention that the European Commission has launched the Industry 5.0 Award dedicated to EU-funded projects whose results make European industry more human-centric, resilient and sustainable, don’t hesitate to apply. The award has been prepared in collaboration with European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA), the industrial platform ManuFUTURE, European Institute of Innovation and technology and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency.
This is a unique occasion to highlight innovative projects that contribute to Commission priorities such as: the European Green Deal, A Europe fit for the digital age, and An economy that works for people. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness, take stock of the implementation of Industry 5.0 in research and innovation programmes, and develop the framework moving forward.
Eligible projects must have obtained funding from Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe or the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. Projects involving deep-tech start-ups are particularly encouraged to participate. The official start date of the project must be after 31 August 2018 and the projects’ progress to date, and results should have clear application in industry. The deadline for submission is 1 September 2023 – 17:00 CET (Brussels time). For more information please click here.