RESIST II Process Innovation Open Call
RESIST II Process Innovation Open Call supports mobility, transport and automotive SMEs in improving manufacturing and industrial processes to make operations more digital, green and resilient.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: July 13, 2026 (First cut-off) | July 13, 2027 (Second cut-off)
Funding Amounts: Up to €20,000 per individual project or €30,000 per SME in collaborative projects; 90% co-financing; 9 months
Summary: Supports European mobility, transport and automotive SMEs improving manufacturing and industrial processes to become more digital, green and resilient.
Key Information: Applicants must be SMEs in EU Member States or SMP associated countries; consortia require 2–3 SMEs from different NUTS2 regions.
Description
The RESIST II Process Innovation Open Call supports SMEs in the Mobility, Transport and Automotive (MTA) ecosystem that want to redefine manufacturing or industrial processes. Projects may improve existing operations or introduce new methods and systems that make processes more digital, green and resilient. Supported work includes prototype development, pilot testing and validation, alongside testing, certification, consulting and specialised technical services.
The call is run by the EU-funded RESIST II project—Resilience through Sustainable processes and production for the European automotive InduSTry—under the Joint Cluster Initiatives (EUROCLUSTERS) for Europe’s recovery. It uses cascade funding, meaning the project itself awards and pays the funding. Selected SMEs also receive complementary implementation support, including technical assistance, expert access, training and internationalisation opportunities.
