HEDGE-IoT - OC#2
Match Score: 95/100
Deadline: 25/08/2026
Funding Amount: €60,000
The HEDGE-IoT Open Call 2 provides financial support for developing innovative IoT-based services aligned with the HEDGE-IoT framework, focusing on enhancing smart energy systems through AI, edge computing, and data interoperability. Selected projects will contribute to improving grid efficiency, flexibility, and resilience.
Why it matches: This call is an excellent match for Kalmia's expertise. It is a cascade funding opportunity for SMEs in EU/Horizon Europe associated countries, with a perfect funding amount of €60,000 (within the €50k-€100k range). The focus on AI, IoT, edge computing, and data interoperability for smart energy systems directly aligns with Kalmia's AI/ML and Energy & Infrastructure expertise, including predictive modeling, digital transformation, and MVP development. Specific topics like 'AI-driven predictive flexibility pricing models' and 'AI-Enhanced Data App Discovery' are highly relevant.
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MANTRA 2nd Open Call for Manufacturing SMEs
Match Score: 95/100
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Funding Amount: Up to €50,000 lump-sum per SME
The MANTRA 2nd Open Call supports manufacturing SMEs in their transition towards sustainable, digital, and socially innovative business models. Selected SMEs receive advisory services and financial support to design and implement transformation roadmaps. The call aims to enhance competitiveness, resilience, and environmental performance through the uptake of advanced technologies.
Why it matches: This call strongly aligns with Kalmia's expertise in AI/ML and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0, focusing on digital transformation for SMEs through advanced technologies. It is a cascade funding opportunity within the EU, which is a perfect match for funding type. The funding amount of €50,000 is at the lower bound of the desired range (€50,000-€100,000), making it a match. The primary drawback is the explicit exclusion of Horizon Europe Associated Countries, which slightly reduces the overall score.
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