Would you like to develop a circular economyThe circular economy is a restorative and regenerative economy. By maintaining the value of the products, materials and resources in the economy through smart product design, repurposing and/or shared use of products, it reduces the extraction of natural resources by using resources already present in the economy. project based on the possibilities offered by Digital Technologies of the Future (DTF) and test its feasibility in an industrial context? Before investing further in the project, the Walloon Region offers you an in-depth analysis of the technical feasibility of your project.
Who can apply?
Any industrial company implementing an industrial production or transformation process.
To be eligible, your company must meet the following conditions:
- Being located in Wallonia (head office or place of business);
- Having a company number;
- Meeting the participation conditions explained in the call for projects;
- Submitting a final activity report at the end of the project;
- Hosting a group of companies ("Meet&Peek") for a maximum of half a day in order to present the company, its circular economy strategy and the I4.0 tools used, provide feedback on the actions carried out, visit the production site (if non-confidential activity) and talk to the visitors;
- Accepting that the project partners promote the project via their communication channels.
A project must bring together an entity representing the industrial side (technological demand / beneficiary) and an entity representing the technological side (technological offer / DTF expert).
If you do not know a technological expert to carry out your Proof of Concept (PoC), do not hesitate to send your request to Polemecatech, an expert will be appointed to you.
What’s on offer?
You can receive a grant of up to 70% of the value of the project excluding VAT. The maximum grant is 22,300 euros.
How can you apply?
Submit your application before midnight on 25 April using the form.
More information
Read more about the Call for projects Proof of Concept Industry of the Future in Circular Economy.
