Rather than funding research directly, the Pilot works as an internationalisation channel - connecting companies, technology centres, universities and clusters across member regions so that a smaller regional player gets access to partners and capabilities it would not otherwise easily find. The Pilot's open, in-person Advanced Manufacturing Business Innovators Meeting takes place on 15 September 2026 in Genk, Belgium, including lab visits to advanced manufacturing demonstrators and dedicated project-building sessions tied to upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 4 calls - a practical entry point for an organisation from a Vanguard member region wanting to build a funding consortium before a call closes, rather than starting from nothing once one opens.

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