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MANTRA Second Open Call for Manufacturing SMEs
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Location:EU 27
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Grantmaking entity type:Development Institution
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Objectives: The MANTRA Second Open Call supports up to 25 manufacturing SMEs in the EU to design and implement a 12-month tr...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are single registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as defined by Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC, operating in an EU Member State; entities from Horizon Europe Associated Countries are not eligible. The company must be active in one of the eligible ...
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MANTRA Second Open Call for Manufacturing SMEs Type of grant: Cascade funding Opening date: 15 June 2026 Deadline model: single-stage Deadline date: 30 September 2026 17:00 (Brussels time) Status: Open for submission Expected duration of participation: Se
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About the Funding Agency
Horizon Europe will incorporate research and innovation missions to increase the effectiveness of funding by pursuing clearly defined targets.
The Commission has engaged policy experts to develop studies, case studies and reports on how a mission-oriented policy approach will work.
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5 mission areas have been identified, each with a dedicated mission board and assembly. The board and assembly help specify, design and implement the specific missions which will launch under Horizon Europe in 2021.
- Adaptation to climate change including societal transformation
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- Climate-neutral and smart cities
- Healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters
- Soil health and food
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Education, Training & Capacity Building
Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.
Key areas:
- Education systems and learning programmes
- Vocational training and skills development
- Capacity building and professional development
Private Sector & Trade
Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.
Key areas:
- Private sector development and SME/MSME support
- Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
- Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
- Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms
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