Polish SMEs, startups, universities, research institutes, technology centers, EDIHs, and innovation hubs—now is the perfect time to enter the European arena for industrial implementations.

The IDEALIST Hack&Match #4 – Call for Solutions, focusing on Advanced Technologies for Manufacturing Industries, is currently underway. This is the second phase of the initiative, where participants can select real-world challenges submitted by manufacturing companies from across Europe and propose a solution or form a collaboration.

Why is it worth applying?

• You gain access to specific industrial problems rather than broad, generic topics.
• You get the opportunity for matchmaking and co-creating solutions within international teams, supported by program tutors and experts.
• It is a perfect fit if you operate in areas such as additive manufacturing, hybrid processes, advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and broader technologies for modern manufacturing.

The application deadline is March 20, 2026 (the Call for Solutions runs from February 16 to March 20, 2026). The application form and the full list of challenges are available online via the IDEALIST project website.

If you have a promising technology, an R&D team, or implementation competencies and are looking for a meaningful entry point to collaborate with European factories, apply and choose a challenge that best fits your profile.