The project partners in the project are launching their Open Calls in five partner countries of the Danube region
An open call is a publicly distributed call for proposals or applications for specific project approaches. This call usually includes requirements and criteria for participation and seeks input from a broad and diverse defined audience. Open calls are a valuable tool for fostering innovation and collaboration, both in the public and private sectors. With their simplicity, they can meaningfully enrich the complicated procurement landscape and thus represent a good addition to the development of an ecosystem.
Open Calls provide a powerful way for organizations to:
- Expand diversity and perspectives: By opening up the call to a wide audience, organizations gain access to a wider range of skills, ideas, and approaches.
- Promote creative solutions: The open nature of the call encourages participants to think outside the traditional methods and submit innovative solutions.
- Build trust and credibility: Clearly defined parameters and a transparent selection process assure participants of a fair and objective evaluation
Here you will find an overview of all relevant information:
Who can apply for our Open Call in general?
Start-ups and small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that:
- have an innovative smart city solution with an appropriate level of implementation for pilot deployment.
- less than 250 employees and an annual turnover of up to EUR 50 million.
- the ability and ambition to evolve their solution beyond the pilot.
Who is not allowed to apply: Non-companies, such as associations, initiatives, municipalities, universities or innovation centres.
Your solution can target one of the following six smart city dimensions:
- Digital services, data and communication
- Energy efficiency
- Shared and green mobility
- Circular economy
- Blue-green infrastructure
- Health and well-being
If you are interested, click through our info page: www.digitaleentwicklung.de/open-call/
