{"id":38471,"date":"2026-04-08T12:34:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ntf.uni-lj.si\/igt\/?page_id=38471"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:34:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:34:58","slug":"open-call-providing-support-to-smes-in-designing-transition-plans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ntf.uni-lj.si\/igt\/en\/about\/research-work\/research-projects\/recentre\/open-call-providing-support-to-smes-in-designing-transition-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Call \u2013 Providing support to SMEs in designing transition plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\n<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"232\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tp-lj.si\/imagine_cache\/news_figure\/uploads\/decorator_bauhalps_symcraft_5.png\" alt=\"Podpora podjetjem pri razvoju na\u010drtov za prihodnost Industrije 5.0\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"232\">We enable companies across the entire Alpine region to plan and implement ambitious green, digital, and human-centered transformation projects within the framework of Industry 5.0.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"611\">By applying and participating in the preparation of a project proposal, participants gain direct expert support, access to proven methodologies, and the opportunity to be included in dedicated financial instruments for Industry 5.0. This is a unique opportunity to turn innovative transformation ideas into concrete, actionable plans supported by expertise and EU co-financing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1xh10zs\" data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"636\">Target Group<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"886\">Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as companies in the fields of mechatronics, the automotive industry, and the bioeconomy in the Alpine region that wish to elevate their competitiveness and sustainable development to a higher level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1aaxrzj\" data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"932\">Are you an expert but not an SME?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1167\">If you are an expert in one of the listed fields and come from an eligible region, share this opportunity with a suitable SME and submit a joint application. This way, you can contribute your expertise to their transformation project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"y3csvf\" data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1196\">Why participate?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1294\">By joining the RECENTRE project, your company will, by submitting an<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdOZJDZYYZjkg7VMl28gjhqOILHw_KGqMOc1p0oYHDZmjD5Mw\/viewform?usp=preview\"> expression of interest form<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1577\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7bnvc\" data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1380\">receive expert support in identifying and prioritizing its transformation needs,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oxop3u\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1472\">develop a tailored transition plan for sustainable, digital, and human-centered growth,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"umzdz0\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1577\">gain access to support and consulting services worth up to \u20ac10,000 (depending on regional conditions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tp-lj.si\/uploads\/1_5.jpg?1768382669867\" data-imagetype=\"External\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"p6ecb\" data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1612\">Expression of Interest<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1873\">SMEs submit their basic contact details and eligibility information via the Expression of Interest form available on this website. Submitting a project idea at this stage is not mandatory, as it can be developed later together with a RECENTRE regional partner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tp-lj.si\/uploads\/2_5.jpg?1768382687692\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"k9h1va\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1904\">Individual Meeting<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2089\">A RECENTRE regional partner will contact the company and arrange an online or in-person meeting to jointly develop a detailed transition plan tailored to the company\u2019s needs and ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tp-lj.si\/uploads\/3_3.jpg?1768382699093\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"13r1gin\" data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2150\">Submission and Evaluation of the Transition Plan<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2239\">The developed transition plans are submitted and evaluated based on predefined criteria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tp-lj.si\/uploads\/4_4.jpg?1768382710792\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"afrnvq\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2261\">Selection<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2391\">An international advisory board and the RECENTRE team review and select the 50 most promising transition plans (five per region).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tp-lj.si\/uploads\/5_4.jpg?1768382720568\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ypt35s\" data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2421\">Financial Support<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2596\">Selected companies receive funding for detailed consulting services worth up to \u20ac10,000, aimed at the structural and financial implementation of their transformation project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tp-lj.si\/uploads\/6_4.jpg?1768382729203\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"an16zo\" data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2624\">Final Reporting<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2736\">SMEs submit a final report presenting the consulting process, achieved results, and the use of allocated funds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><\/div>\n<p>Development \u2013 however, this excludes hardware, software, and general operating costs. For more detailed information, please contact us.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>You can find more general information and answers to frequently asked questions on our website <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/recentrecalltoaction\/join-recentre\">HERE<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"5k0eme\" data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3005\">Contact<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3078\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For more information, you may also contact: <a href=\"mailto:Joze.Guna@ntf.uni-lj.si\">Jo\u017ee Guna<\/a>\u00a0ali\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:susanah.hribar@ntf.uni-lj.si\">Susanah Hribar<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntf.uni-lj.si\/igt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/recentre_logo_standard_small.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"151\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ntf.uni-lj.si\/igt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/recentre_logo_standard_small-300x151.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ntf.uni-lj.si\/igt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/recentre_logo_standard_small-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ntf.uni-lj.si\/igt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/recentre_logo_standard_small.png 638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We enable companies across the entire Alpine region to plan and implement ambitious green, digital, and human-centered transformation projects within the framework of Industry 5.0. 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