On 25 August at 11:00 a.m. (CET), the WASABI project will host an informative webinar to present the 2nd Open Call.

The session will provide potential applicants with detailed information about the objectives, scope, and requirements of the call, as well as the type of technical support available to selected participants.

The agenda will include:

• Overview of the Open Call’s objectives and scope
• Detailed explanation of the eligibility criteria and application process
• Information on deadlines and submission guidelines
• Q&A session to address participants’ questions

The webinar will last a maximum of one hour and will be held online. A recording of the session will be made available for those unable to attend live.

Date: 25 August

Time: 11:00 a.m. (CEST)

Duration: 1 hour (maximum)

Format: Online

Recording: Available after the session

The goal of the second open call for the WASABI project is to select at least 10 additional experiments, offering SMEs a unique opportunity to participate in the digital transformation towards Industry 5.0. Selected participants will implement cutting-edge AI-based assistance solutions aimed at enhancing manufacturing processes and products, as well as develop and implement a marketplace to commercialize the digital assistant.

The WASABI 2nd Open Call is open to SMEs from the manufacturing sector interested in integrating and exploring AI-based digital assistant solutions to support, optimize, or enhance their existing processes or products. Participation of a Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) or a European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) is mandatory for all proposals.

We are specifically looking for innovative actors ready to:

Develop and test a Digital Intelligence Assistant (DIA) tailored to a real-world use case in the manufacturing sector
Distribute the DIA via the WASABI marketplace, enabling its adoption by other SMEs.
Note: manufacturing SMEs, as defined in the European Commission recommendation 2003/361/EC1 , as published in the Official Journal of the European Union L 124, p. 36 of 20 May 200