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AID4SME Open Call 2

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Description

The AID4SME - Open Call #2 is looking for Technology Developers to develop, test and validate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data solutions in the framework of the AID4SME project. Applicants must submit their proposals to one of the following challenges: C1.1 Augmented sensing solution C2.1 Product-production Digital Twins C2.2 Automated monitoring hygiene inspection for refurbishment C2.3 Energy system Digital Twin decision support tool C3.2 Automated machine selection for parts production C3.3 Battery production digital work instructions & skill capturing C3.4 Automated warehouse and internal logistics management C4.1 Smart energy management of unplanned machine downtime C4.2 Semi-automated EV battery disassembly for recycling C4.3 Co-bot refrigerator door assembly solutions The AID4SME Programme #2 is organised in 4 stages of 14 months. Stage 1 - Plan from 01 November 2026 to 31 November 2026, Stage 2 - Development from 01 December 2026 to 30 June 2027, Stage 3 - Test from 01 July 2027 to 31 August 2027, and Stage 4 - Assessment from 01 September 2027 to 31 December 2027. During these phases, beneficiaries will have the support of a mentor to monitor project progress and facilitate communication with technical partners. The programme will select up to 12 applications, each addressing one of the challenges/topics defined in Section 3 - Challenges of the Annex 1. Guidelines for Applicants, providing a maximum contribution of EUR 200 000.00, to be paid in form of lump sums at the end of Periods 1, 2 and 3 (30% + 40% + 30%) (section7.1.2).

Beneficiary & submission

Apply online to AID4SME - Open Call #2 via F6S submission system by the indicative deadline: https://www.f6s.com/aid4sme-oc-2/apply The AID4SME - Open Call #2 Evaluation process will consist of: Admissibility/eligibility check In/out challenge scope check Expert evaluation Online interviews

Further information

The AID4SME - Open Call #2 documentation kit can be consulted at https://aid4sme.eu/open-call-2/ Relevant files for the Submission Stage: Annex 1. Guidelines for Applicants Annex 1.1 Challenges Description Annex 2. Proposal Template Annex 7. Application form (read only) The AID4SME Consortium will provide information to the applicants via the Open Call #2 and F6S page, so that all information (questions and answers) are visible to all participants. Project website: https://aid4sme.eu/ Open call application form: https://www.f6s.com/aid4sme-oc-2/apply Contact us: aid4sme_ocs_helpdesk@f6s.com Online Q&A/ discussion board: https://www.f6s.com/aid4sme-oc-2/discuss F6S platform support team: support@f6s.com (for issues with the submission, resubmission, access to the platform, etc.) Binding information: In the unlikely occurrence of a contradiction between the information provided via the OC channels (e-mail, webinars or other means) and the information included in the Annex 1_Guidelines for Applicants, the latter is binding.