SUSTAIN Open Call 2 – Smart Building Challenges
The SUSTAIN Open Call provide financial support to SMEs for developing new products, services or methods addressing the smart building construction challenges.
The call is adapted to two maturity technology readiness levels, according to the maturity of the solution to be developed:
- Innovation support (Gold Awards): [TRL 4-6]: up to 30.000 €. 3 to 6 months
- Go-to-Market support (Silver Awards): [TRL 7-8]: up to 50.000 €. 9 months
The call targets SMEs, which can apply individually or as a consortium.
Τhe proposed projects must be aligned with at least one of the following topics:
- Smart Readiness Indicators (SRI) coupled with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Smart Readiness Indicators (SRI) coupled with Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR)
- Smart Readiness Indicators (SRI) coupled with Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Smart Readiness Indicators (SRI) coupled with Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
- Smart Readiness Indicators (SRI) coupled with Building Energy Management System (BEMS)
- Smart Readiness Indicators (SRI) coupled with Internet of Things (IoT)
- Smart Readiness Indicators (SRI) coupled with Methodologies and Tools to Support Positive Energy Buildings (PEB) Construction/Renovation
Applicants propose the amount of the lump sum contribution on the basis of their estimated costs. The lump sum is fixed during grant preparation.
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Guide for applicants (PDF)
This information is disseminated through the DIGIS3 project, supported by EU. DIHBU, as a member of DIGIS3 EDIH, can help you to submit a proposal for this funding opportunity, through its specific services, free of charge for SMEs.

