RESIST II Product Innovation Open Call
RESIST II Product Innovation Open Call supports mobility, transport and automotive SMEs developing products and services to improve digital and environmental performance and strengthen industry resilience.
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 developing new or significantly improved products and services with better digital and environmental performance.
Key Information: Applicants must be SMEs in EU Member States or SMP associated countries; consortia must include 2–3 SMEs from different NUTS2 regions.
Description
The RESIST II Product Innovation Open Call supports SMEs in the Mobility, Transport and Automotive ecosystem to develop new or significantly improved products and services. Its goal is to improve digital and environmental performance while strengthening resilience in the European automotive industry. The call is run by the EU-funded RESIST II project under the Joint Cluster Initiatives for Europe’s recovery, with support from the European Commission.
Supported work includes prototype development, pilot testing and validation. Funding can also cover external testing, certification, consulting and specialised technical services, as well as equipment, components, consumables and personnel directly involved in the project. Selected SMEs also receive complementary support during implementation, including technical assistance, access to experts, training courses and internationalisation opportunities in third countries.
