DIGI-B-CUBE funding for SMEs – Open Call Phase 2 deadline closed

The final deadline for Open Call applications was 3^rd February

The DIGI-B-CUBE consortium concluded the final round of Open Call voucher applications. In total, 198 new applications were received in view of the second cut-off date (3^rd February 2021, 17.00hrs CET).

The applications covered 35 countries covering Europe and Associated Countries. In line with the Open Call objectives, SMEs submitted 157 ideas for Customised Solution Innovation Voucher (CSIV) projects and 41 ideas for Prototyping Voucher (PV) projects. While the first ones foster cross-sectoral cooperation between SMEs to support joint development of a novel product or service based on an existing proven concept that addresses a digitalization challenge whereas The PV projects aim at supporting the prototyping or conceptualising of a solution (e.g., with a proof of concept or feasibility study) for a digitalisation challenge in the Medical Diagnostics and related value chains.

The project team thanks all applicants that contributed to the overall success of the Open Call. The results are scheduled to be announced on 10^th March and the selected PV and CSIV projects will start by 31^st March.