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Are you working on a practical challenge that could evolve into a technological innovation? Then now is the time to submit. The second and final submission deadline for the KIEM HighTech call closes on 30 September 2025 at 14:00.

KIEM HighTech offers researchers, SMEs, and practice partners the opportunity to jointly explore new ideas that may develop into technological innovations. With a maximum contribution of €40,000 per project, the scheme supports short, practice-oriented research projects that address urgent transitions – such as energy, circularity, and digitalisation – and align with the key technologies of the National Technology Strategy.

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Smart Industry Valorisation & Market creation Semiconductor Technologies Quantum Technologies Calls Optical Systems & Integrated Photonics Mechatronics & Optomechatronics Imaging Technologies Energy Materials Agenda Key Enabling Technologies Sustainable Mobility SME innovation Key enabling technologies Energy transition Circular economy News Digitalisation & Smart Industry Systems Engineering PPS financing National Technology Strategy