Open Calls
Participate in the Open Calls and join the IoT European Large-Scale Programme CommunityOpen calls in the context of IoT European Large-Scale Pilots Programme are a funding mechanism with European dimension whose ambition is to create a common market for IoT solutions. The Programme offered a concrete standard-based approach to innovative solutions and procurement. Considering this relevant background, the open calls aim to:
- Attract proposals with interoperability, replicability and reusability at their foundation
- Integrate new stakeholders with a particular attention on IoT empowered SMEs and supply chains
- Support pilots, demonstrations and/or experiments on a specific innovative technology or framework
- Enlarge the scope of projects to new sectors and geographic areas
View Open Calls Analytics
The IoT European Large-Scale Pilots Programme ran open calls from three projects, namely SynchroniCity, ACTIVAGE, and IoF202 for a total worth value of 10m€.
SynchroniCity open call granted €3m to IoT-enabled urban services that have already been demonstrated in a relevant environment as well as to new cities and other stakeholders to become active participants in the Open & Agile Smart Cities ecosystem.
ACTIVAGE open call worth €600 000 will support experiments that integrate mature IoT technology on ACTIVAGE running deployment sites to boost the value of the current available Active and Healthy Ageing services.
IoF2020 open call included €6m to attract projects with important impact on the food supply chain, high level of technical feasibility & innovation as well as a strong economic sustainability allowing new stakeholders as well as new regions to join the Internet of Food and Farm community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I apply for anything?
A: Each open call has a defined set of areas or themes that are eligible for funding. For example, SynchroniCity has three themes and an open category; IoF2020 project funds experiments dealing with food production; ACTIVAGE focuses on enhancing life for the aging population. Read the open call information carefully to identify which open call(s) best suits you.
Q: What is required of us if we get the funding?
A: Besides the obvious, i.e. to execute the project/experiment that you have applied for, you are expected to report on your progress, and be willing to share the results on our webpage(s). You may in some cases be invited to showcase your project/experiment in public events, such as the IoT Week , or Smart City Expo.
Q: Do I have to pay VAT on the funding?
A: Normal VAT rules applied as in your country.
Relevant events:
WEBINARS
- Introducing SynchroniCity Open Call: Fourth Webinar for Applicants: 12 September 2018 at 14:00
- JOIN US IN THE ACTIVAGE OPEN CALL INFO DAY!: 27 September 2018 at 15:00
CLINICS Events
- All SynchroniCity Open Call CLINICS events and their registration information are available here (different dates)