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The MANTRA Open Call for Manufacturing SMEs!

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03 August 2026

The MANTRA Open Call for Manufacturing SMEs!

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Call for Manufacturing SMEs

The MANTRA Open Call for Manufacturing SMEs!

Are you a European SME in the manufacturing sector looking to accelerate your digital and green transformation? This is your opportunity to join the MANTRA Project programme and access tailored support to boost your innovation journey.

Selected SMEs can benefit from:
💶 Up to €50,000 in funding
🌱 Sustainable advisory services from MANTRA experts
🤝 Training and peer-learning opportunities with technology providers

đź“… Application deadline: 30 September 2026, 17:00 CEST

Don’t miss the chance to transform your business and become part of Europe’s transition toward a smarter and more sustainable manufacturing ecosystem.

đź“– Read the guidelines & apply here: https://lnkd.in/dTVqXrbP 

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    • Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence efforts

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    • Fibres, yarns and fabrics

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    • Not area specific (interested in more than one of the above)

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The MANTRA Open Call for Manufacturing SMEs!

MANTRA stands for Sustainable and Innovative Manufacturing and we are selecting 50 forward-thinking SMEs to receive financial and technical support to pilot new solutions, adopt advanced technologies, and strengthen competitiveness in a fast-evolving industry landscape. If you’re a traditional manufacturing SME based in Europe and ready to boost your sustainability, digitisation, and innovation strategy, this is your opportunity.

By joining the MANTRA Community Platform, you can access:

  • Up to €50,000 in funding to test and implement cutting-edge technologies tailored to your needs;
  • A curated matchmaking process with tech providers, experts, and partners to co-design your transformation roadmap;
  • Sustainable advisory services from MANTRA experts;
  • Training, mentorship, and peer learning from leaders across the European manufacturing ecosystem;
  • Visibility and engagement through the MANTRA digital platform, a community built to accelerate impact.

Whether your challenges involve energy efficiency, circularity, automation, supply chain resilience, or data-driven decision-making, MANTRA is here to support your transformation — step by step. 

This is your opportunity to join the MANTRA Project programme and access tailored support to boost your innovation journey.

Application deadline: 30 September 2026, 17:00 CEST

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