First Open Call: Pilot Add-Ons

The first Open Call for Pilot Add-ons under the SMART ERA project is now open!

We are looking for up to 11 innovators (legal entities) to act as Technology/Solution Providers and address our 11 Rural Innovation Challenges across the six SMART ERA pilot regions.

Successful applicants will receive up to €60,000 in funding and participate in a nine-month support programme.

The challenges:

  1. Information system for tracing agrifood production
  2. Pasture eco-system monitoring
  3. AI chatbot for personalised tourism experience
  4. AI tool for micro-farming management
  5. Customised community service platform
  6. AI assistant for entrepreneurs
  7. B2B platform for agro-tourism
  8. Interactive tourism platform for personalised experience
  9. Mobile application for mobility services
  10. AI tool for GPs (health sector)
  11. AI tool for tourism planning and recommendation

Applications close on 4 November 2025 at 15:00 CET.

Read the Guide for Applicants and apply here

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