PO phase is a great success for the 1st Synchronised Call

04 Mar 2019

The first edition of the Synchronised Call between EURIPIDES² and PENTA, two EUREKA clusters, meets a  great success :  25 project outlines submitted, 232M€ eligible costs, 16 countries and 42% SME participation.

This initiative shows the importance of involving a larger innovation ecosystem which benefits from a broader range of funding countries.

With common project management processes and tools and an increased support, the Electronic Components and Systems community also benefits from a simplified funding system.

About EURIPIDES

EURIPIDES² is a EUREKA Cluster promoting the generation of innovative, industry-driven, pre-competitive R&D projects in the area of Smart Electronic Systems.EURIPIDES² is the innovation hub for smart sensors, smart power modules, electronic hardware platforms and more generally electronic product integration and embedded systems for automotive, aeronautics and space, security, medical electronics, smart everywhere (cities, home, wearable) and industrial electronics.EURIPIDES² facilitates access to national funding in Europe and beyond. As a EUREKA Cluster, the network is open to participants worldwide.

More on EURIPIDES²: https://www.euripides-eureka.eu

About PENTA

PENTA is a EUREKA cluster whose purpose is to catalyse research, development and innovation in areas of micro and nanoelectronics enabled systems and applications. Guided by the Electronic Components & Systems (ECS) Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) key application areas and essential capabilities, the PENTA programme enables the development of electronic solutions  to help drive the digital economy through the formation of collaborative ecosystems along the ECS value chain. This creates the opportunity for rapid competitive exploitation and a strong impact on European societal challenges. PENTA supports SMEs, large corporations, research organisations and universities to work together in project consortia by facilitating access to funding, fostering collaborative work and creating consortia in areas of mutual industrial and National interest.

PENTA is operated by AENEAS.
More on PENTA: http://www.penta-eureka.eu

More on AENEAS: https://aeneas-office.org