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Exciting news! Innovate Together's second call has been launched, inviting previous Made in Europe/FoF projects to propose disruptive, market-ready solutions in green manufacturing. 🌿⚙️ Open since 2 October 2024, this call is a significant step towards strengthening Europe's industrial competitiveness by promoting cutting-edge green and digital technologies, in line with the European Green Deal and Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) goals. 🌍💡 With a total budget of €5 million—the initiative will accelerate the commercialisation of innovative manufacturing projects across Europe. 💶🔧 Caroline Viarouge, CEO of EIT Manufacturing, highlights that: "Innovate Together will fast-track the commercial success of green and digital manufacturing technologies, driving Europe's competitiveness." 💬 Meanwhile, Olaf Pannenbäcker, Chairman of EFFRA, adds: "The success of European industry depends on its ability to bring groundbreaking innovations to market. This initiative ensures Europe stays ahead in both sustainability and industrial competitiveness." 🔋🌐 Applications are open until 6 December 2024. Don’t miss the Info Session on 17 October for more details! For more information - https://lnkd.in/eA_k7eQu Read the full article - https://lnkd.in/esD9tud8 #Innovation #GreenManufacturing #DigitalTransformation #EITManufacturing #EFFRA #NetZero #HorizonEurope #Sustainability #EuropeanCompetitiveness #CallForProjects Željko P. Cornelia Amihalachioae

Future of competitive Manufacturing in Europe depends most of all on #skills #digitalization #equality Swedish innovation program Produktion2030 is contributing above its weight! Supporting skills thru PhD program. Two of >300 PhD:s are Clarissa González and Greta Braun So glad to be part of the movement ahead! #wmf2024 EFFRA Željko P. Produktion2030 Chalmers tekniska högskola Teknikföretagen

Bosch Rexroth is a great role model in advanced, smart and digital Manufacturing. Europe’s Manufacturing Industry needs to increase investments in innovation, skills and equality. Thank you Juliane Heß presenning a true inspirational European Manufacturing Company. We need more good rolemodels in smart #manufacturing! #wmf2024 EFFRA

What an incredible two days at the World Manufacturing Forum 2024 in Milan! The discussions centered around the critical “positive” and “negative” tipping points the manufacturing sector will face by 2030—ranging from climate change, technological shifts, talent shortages, to emerging geopolitical realities. 🌍💡 It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet new colleagues, and engage with experts across the industry. We shared valuable insights, networked, and yes—had a little fun along the way! 🍃 A perfect blend of knowledge sharing and a welcoming environment. Special congratulations to the team behind the 2024 WMF report, which offers a strategic framework for global policymakers and industrial leaders to help future-proof manufacturing and supply chains in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. 🌐 A brilliant read that kept me company during my flight back! 📑https://bit.ly/3Y2fFBY Already looking forward to the next one. See you soon! #WMF24 #FutureOfManufacturing #2030Vision #Networking #Innovation #ManufacturingStrategy #SupplyChain #TippingPoints EFFRA Marco Taisch Olaf Pannenbäcker Željko P. Juliane Heß

EFFRA’ Chairman, the Vice-Chairpersons and Executive Director, all present at World Manufacturing Forum. Great conference, congratulations Marco Taisch & colleagues.

Olaf Pannenbäcker, EFFRA Chairman, delivered insightful remarks during the panel discussion: Influx of Technology: Technological Tipping Points for Competitive Manufacturing at the #WMF24. 🔑 Challenges for management: Effectively introducing new technologies requires strong leadership and strategic planning. 💡 Upskill your people: The workforce needs continuous development to keep pace with innovation. And it is a must to⏩ balance speed with skills: The rapid introduction of new technologies must align with the skill development of employees. #WorldManufacturingForum #EFFRA #Industry4_0 #Manufacturing #Technology #Upskilling #Innovation #AI

🌍 Innovate Together 2024, the latest call launched by EIT Manufacturing in collaboration with the European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA), offers 💰 EUR 5 million in funding for disruptive industrial projects focused on green and digital manufacturing technologies. Aligned with the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 and 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁 (𝗡𝗭𝗜𝗔), this initiative supports Europe’s industrial competitiveness and green transition.   Recognising this success, DG RTD will co-program and co-finance this initiative. Additionally, DG CNECT, DG EAC, and DG GROW have supported the initiative since its first call in 2023.   ✔ Eligibility:  We invite SMEs, large enterprises, research institutions, and universities from EU Member States and Associated Countries to apply. Proposals must build on successful projects from Factories of the Future (FoF) or Made in Europe (MiE) calls under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme.    📢 Join our info session on 17 October 2024, where we will provide insights into the application process, eligibility criteria, and how this initiative can accelerate your innovative projects. This session is a valuable opportunity to ask questions and hear from past winners about their success stories!  👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eq3sW9Ua 🗓️ The call will close on 6 December 2024, so don’t miss out on this opportunity! 👉 For further details, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e_JTn_g5 #InnovateTogether #EITManufacturing #HorizonEU #GreenDeal #Innovation #EU #funding

🌟 Wrapping up two incredible days at the European Manufacturing Conference 2024! It’s hard to capture all the amazing moments, but we’ve put together a video to celebrate the event and thank you for the incredible energy you brought to the table. From inspiring discussions to meaningful connections, the energy in the room was electric, and it wouldn’t have been the same without each one of you. 🙌 We hope this video reflects some of the magic that happened. We’re already looking forward to the next one! #EMC26 #THANKYOU Giulia Artibani Željko P. Ana Lucić Olaf Pannenbäcker Cornelia Amihalachioae Catarina Amorim dos Santos

🌟 What an inspiring and action-packed European Manufacturing Conference 2024! 🌍 🎊 This year’s EMC was a resounding success, bringing together over 420 brilliant minds in Brussels to shape the future of European manufacturing! Day 1 kicked off with energising opening remarks from industry leaders Caroline Viarouge (EIT Manufacturing), Olaf Pannenbäcker (EFFRA), and Maurizio Gattiglio (Manufuture ETF). We were also honored with insightful welcome notes from Maria Cristina Russo, Director of Prosperity (DG RTD), and Normunds Popens, Deputy Director-General (DG Education, Youth, Sport, and Culture). 💡 The stage was set for thought-provoking conversations across six dynamic sessions that explored: 📈Innovation and the drive for global competitiveness in European manufacturing 🌍Sustainability with a focus on circular manufacturing practices 🔐The crucial link between economic and defense security Day 2 Highlights took it to the next level: Riveting panel discussions diving deep into strategic investments, emerging technologies, and closing the skills gap—all while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. An incredible keynote by Alvin Wang Graylin, who inspired us with his insights on how the EU can gear up for the future of #AI 🤖✨. 🎉 The energy continued into the evening with a vibrant networking reception. #ManuDancing 👏 A huge thank you to the inspiring speakers, engaged participants, and innovative minds that made EMC 2024 unforgettable! Let’s drive the future of European manufacturing together. 🚀

En el tercer y último día de la misión empresarial a Bruselas tuvimos varias reuniones con agentes clave del ecosistema europeo. Una jornada con mucho #NavarreInEurope 👉 Silvia Ojer Torres directora del servicio de proyecto europeos de Acción Exterior Gobierno de Navarra presentó la labor del equipo para acercar #Navarra a #Europa 👉Marina Martinez-Garcia de SOST-CDTI responsable senior de programas europeos, enseñó la labor del Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación de Gobierno de España en el ecosistema europeo sobre todo cómo apoya a la I+D+i española en Europa a través de acciones de lobby sectorial y horizontal así como asesoramiento personalizado. 👉Montse Badia Serrano policy officer de la European Commission experta responsable de políticas, se reunió con las empresas para explicar la futuras líneas del plan estratégico de #HorizonteEuropa 2025-2027 así como para recoger los intereses y necesidades de la región 👉Por último, Cornelia Amihalachioae y Giulia Artibani, representantes del partenariado EFFRA (European Factories of the Future Research Association), expusieron la labor de la asociación que promueve el desarrollo de nuevas e innovadoras tecnologías de producción en el sector manufacturero. ADItech, participa en la red EFFRA, como parte de su labor de influir positivamente en las políticas y programas que se desarrollan en la #ComisiónEuropea. Gracias a todas las personas participantes en esta misión Maribel Ugarte de ZEO Technology, Carles Arnabat de #Lab4Impact, Ion Arrizabalaga de IRIS Navarra, Polo de Innovación Digital. Ángela Ustárroz Roa, Diego Garrido Vidal