Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Tech-savy SMEs

The MANTRA project is launching an Expression of Interest (EoI) to identify tech-savvy SMEs across Europe that can support traditional manufacturing SMEs in their green, digital, and social transformation

About Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Tech-savy SMEs

Opportunity Details

Date Published: July 04, 2025
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
Category: Entrepreneurs
Eligible Locations: Europe

The MANTRA project is launching an Expression of Interest (EoI) to identify tech-savvy SMEs across Europe that can support traditional manufacturing SMEs in their green, digital, and social transformation. Selected SMEs will join the MANTRA Pool of Tech-Savvy SMEs, gaining visibility, collaboration opportunities, and access to a technical marketplace that connects them with manufacturers seeking advanced technology solutions.

They are building a powerful ecosystem where traditional manufacturing SMEs and tech-savvy innovators like you come together to co-create scalable solutions for sustainability, efficiency, and resilience.

As a technology provider, digital innovator, or green solution developer, your expertise can directly support SMEs in their transformation journey — and MANTRA will help you connect, collaborate, and grow.

Whether you provide smart production tools, environmental tracking solutions, digital twins, advanced materials, or data-driven platforms, your innovation could be part of a funded pilot — creating real impact, in real factories.

Let’s build Europe’s sustainable manufacturing future — together.

Why should you apply?

To gain visibility across Europe, connect with traditional manufacturers, and engage in their transformation projects across Europe.
To be selected by a beneficiary SME as technology provide for advanced technologies and transformation services.
To improve the quality and impact of your services by gaining practical experience and valuable case studies while supporting SMEs.
To contribute to the development and resilience of the European manufacturing ecosystem.

Sponsor Organisation: Mantra.

Benefits of Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Tech-savy SMEs

By registering on the MANTRA digital platform, you’ll gain access to:

A growing pool of 50+ manufacturing SMEs selected for pilot implementation and innovation funding;
A matchmaking process to pair your solutions with SMEs seeking exactly what you offer — from AI and IoT to clean energy, circular systems, or automation tools;
Opportunities to collaborate in funded pilot projects and expand your market reach;
A seat in co-creation labs and networking events with clusters, industry experts, and innovation stakeholders from across Europe.