Join online INFODAY – “Net-Zero Technology Demo Projects”

Save the Date & Express Your Interest for JEWEL Open Call #1

Thursday, 5 March 2026

11:00–12:30 (CET+1)

Online Event

About the Event

The Joint nEtWork for European net-zero manufacturing Leadership (JEWEL) invites you to participate in the official INFODAY for Open Call #1 – “Net-Zero Technology Demo Projects”.

JEWEL is a European Eurocluster initiative aiming to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European manufacturing ecosystems. The project accelerates the development, uptake and industrial deployment of net-zero technologies and sustainable manufacturing models, with a particular focus on innovative SMEs.

This online session will guide applicants through the funding opportunity and provide practical insights into how to successfully apply.

Why Participate?

Learn about funding opportunities
Discover how to develop an industrial demonstrator or Proof-of-Concept (PoC) in Net-Zero manufacturing.

Understand the cascade funding mechanism
Specifically designed to support SMEs and innovation-driven companies.

Pitch your challenge & find partners
Present your idea and connect with potential collaborators for joint projects.

Prepare your application
Get ready for the official call opening on 30 March 2026.

Funding Opportunity

Under this first competitive Open Call:
• 10 projects will be funded
• €60,000 per project
• 90% funding rate

This is your opportunity to:
✔ Innovate and scale your solutions
✔ Implement industrial demonstrators
✔ Internationalise your activities
✔ Contribute to the decarbonisation of EU industry

Apply now

Participation is free of charge but registration is required.

About JEWEL

JEWEL – Joint nEtWork for European net-zero manufacturing Leadership – is a European Eurocluster initiative supporting SMEs and industrial stakeholders in accelerating net-zero manufacturing technologies across Europe.

The project contributes to Europe’s transition towards climate-neutral and sustainable industrial ecosystems.