The E-BOOST project aims to support European electromobility SMEs by offering a range of services through several Open Calls, providing a maximum cumulative grant of €60 000 per SME. The Open Calls are divided into four main categories:
1. EXPLORE:
a. Open Calls: Five calls are open for SMEs to participate in targeted international fairs:
b. Grants: €1,500 per participant.
c. Purpose: To provide exposure, networking opportunities, and market exploration on a global scale.
2. INNOVATE:
a. Open Calls: Two bottom-up and three top-down calls are available.
b. Grants: Funding for single or collaborative projects from TRL 4 to 7.
c. Purpose: To foster innovation and technological advancements in electromobility, helping develop new products and solutions.
3. SERVICES:
a. Open Calls: Two calls are open for grants to obtain external support services.
b. Grants: Ranging from €5,500 to €20,000.
c. Purpose: To support services such as Intellectual Property (IP) management, Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Human Resources (HR), internationalization strategies, and market studies.
4. TRAINING:
a. Grants: Up to €3,000 per beneficiary.
b. Purpose: To enable participation in training programs identified by the SMEs and provided by their chosen training providers, enhancing workforce skills and capabilities.
Additionally, a final round of Open Calls will target communication event companies to organize two specialized spaces at the E-BOOST final event in May 2025.
· Private Investment Space: To connect investors with SMEs and enhance private investments.
· Internationalization Space: To facilitate efforts towards global market integration.
Overall, E-BOOST’s comprehensive support through grants, services, and training aims to bolster the electromobility sector across Europe, driving sustainable growth and technological advancements. The project underscores the commitment to creating a dynamic and resilient electromobility market, capable of competing on an international stage and contributing to the broader goals of sustainability and innovation.
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Don’t hesitate to contact jean-baptiste.hahn@cara.eu for any support.
- Project Manager: Jean Baptiste Hahn