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SMART ERA - 2nd Open Call for Followers Micro-Pilots

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Call: SMART ERA 2nd Open Call for Followers Micro-Pilots

Funding supports micro-pilot projects replicating SMART ERA methodology to co-design and deploy Smart Innovation Packages addressing rural socio-economic and environmental challenges in follower regions. Up to four projects will be selected, each contributing to demonstrating the replicability and impact of the SMART ERA approach.

Budget total: 90000.0 EUR  |  Budget per project: 90000.0 EUR

Deadline: 15/09/2026 (50 days left)  |  Duration: 12 months  |  Funding intensity: 100.0%  |  Type: innovation

Eligibility: entity types: SME, startups, university, NGOs, research organization, Public Authorities, MidCaps, large company; countries: EU Member States, Overseas Countries and Territories, Horizon Europe Associated Countries

#rural innovation#socio-economic development#environmental protection#mobility#healthcare#tourism#agriculture#commerce

Agriculture & FoodCohesion PolicyRural / Urban DevelopmentSociety & Employment

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OrganizationMatch %SourceRationaleOverride
European Centre for Emerging Competencies and Technologies 85% ollama
Strong overlap in domains (AgriTech Solutions, Rural / Urban Development) and te…

Strong overlap in domains (AgriTech Solutions, Rural / Urban Development) and technologies (Digital solutions, AI and Big Data, Robotics) between the organization's profile and the opportunity. However, there is a mismatch in the 'technologies' tag on both sides as the opportunity does not specify any technologies.

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Novatex Solutions LTD 46% ollama
Novatex Solutions LTD has strong matches in domains, with 'Digital Technologies'…

Novatex Solutions LTD has strong matches in domains, with 'Digital Technologies' and 'ICT Research & Innovation' aligning closely with the opportunity's focus on Smart Innovation Packages for rural socio-economic challenges. Additionally, 'AI and Big Data', a key technology of Novatex, is directly relevant to the opportunity's methodology co-design and deployment. [Weighted score: 70% AI judgment (65%) + 0% domain/technology tag overlap (35%) = 46%]

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