Calling All Changemakers: The Sustain Open Call has been launched and is all about innovative ideas for the Construction sector!
The future of technological innovation is now, and the open calls for proposals targeting two distinct technology readiness levels are set to revolutionize the way we interact with our built environment.
The driving force behind these open calls is the recognition of the transformative potential that emerges from the synergy between Smart Readiness Indicators and various technological domains. By strategically coupling SRI with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Building Information Modelling (BIM), Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), Internet of Things (IoT), and Methodologies/Tools for Positive Energy Buildings (PEB) Construction/Renovation, these calls open doors to a new era of intelligent and energy-efficient infrastructure.
Applicants have the unique opportunity to align their projects with their technological readiness, ensuring a seamless and efficient journey towards innovation and market integration. The first SUSTAIN Open Call is open until 01 November 2023 and accepts project proposals for the Innovation Support track [TRL 4-6], aiming to empower visionaries to refine and validate their ideas, and provided funding up to 50.000€ lump sum per proposal. The Go-to-Market Support track [TRL 7-9] that propels advanced solutions towards commercial success, will be supported in the second SUSTAIN Open Call and will be announced in the upcoming months.
Before submitting their proposals, interested parties are advised to conduct a thorough self-assessment of their proposed solution’s Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and its alignment with the designated thematic area. This self-assessment guarantees a harmonious fit between the project’s objectives and the chosen financing scheme.
For more information on the open calls, thematic areas, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines, please visit our website. Join us in shaping the future of innovation and sustainability through the integration of Smart Readiness Indicators with pioneering technologies.
The SUSTAIN project is dedicated to fostering technological advancements in the construction and building sectors. Through these Open Calls, the consortium aims to provide financial and technical support, as well as advice and guidance from industry experts & researchers, to support SMEs in their path towards innovation.
For any enquiries regarding information and / or clarifications about the present call for proposals, please send an email to sustain.eurocluster@gmail.com.
For technical issues concerning the submission procedure, please contact nlaloumis@iti.gr.