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:
- Information system for tracing agrifood production
- Pasture eco-system monitoring
- AI chatbot for personalised tourism experience
- AI tool for micro-farming management
- Customised community service platform
- AI assistant for entrepreneurs
- B2B platform for agro-tourism
- Interactive tourism platform for personalised experience
- Mobile application for mobility services
- AI tool for GPs (health sector)
- 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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