Budget
Funding rate: 100%. Budget conditions / limitations: Up to €50,000 lump-sum per SME; total call budget €1,250,000 supporting up to 25 SMEs.
Key dates and deadline
The second Open Call is open between 15 June 2026 and 15 October 2026.
Details
MANTRA stands for Sustainable and Innovative Manufacturing and we are selecting 50 forward-thinking SMEs to receive financial and technical support to pilot new solutions, adopt advanced technologies, and strengthen competitiveness in a fast-evolving industry landscape. If you’re a traditional manufacturing SME based in Europe and ready to boost your sustainability, digitisation, and innovation strategy, this is your opportunity. By joining the MANTRA Community Platform, you can access: Up to €50,000 in funding to test and implement cutting-edge technologies tailored to your needs; A curated matchmaking process with tech providers, experts, and partners to co-design your transformation roadmap; Sustainable advisory services from MANTRA experts; Training, mentorship, and peer learning from leaders across the European manufacturing ecosystem; Visibility and engagement through the MANTRA digital platform, a community built to accelerate impact. Whether your challenges involve energy efficiency, circularity, automation, supply chain resilience, or data-driven decision-making, MANTRA is here to support your transformation — step by step.
Eligibility
Manufacturing sectors defined by NACE C codes (food, metals, plastics, ceramics, and textiles). Individual applicants only (single SMEs).
Additional information
You can also join the MANTRA network to: Connect with other innovative companies and tech providers Stay informed about upcoming opportunities and events Access resources, training, and co-creation activities
How to apply?
https://mantra-project.eu/community-platform-open-calls/traditional-smes-guidelines-for-applicants/