Manufacturing NextMaterials
Bridge the gap between prototype and market in the manufacturing industry
Category
Open for financial participation
project start
16.11.2023
project end
15.11.2027
The Manufacturing NextMaterials (MNM) project, launched in 2024, is a European initiative that helps SMEs in materials technology scale up from prototype development to test production of smart and sustainable components.
Examples include lightweight car parts and battery materials.
Many SMEs face challenges in moving from prototype to production, as public support often stops after the prototype stage.
MNM bridges this gap by addressing production techniques, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, enabling faster market entry for sustainable and smart materials that replace harmful substances such as PFAS.
The project runs for four years (16.11.2023 – 15.11.2027) under the lead of Oost NL, in cooperation with German and Dutch partners.
Target Group
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the materials and manufacturing sectors
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Companies working on sustainable, smart, or lightweight materials
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Organisations seeking cross-border collaboration and support for scaling up production
Useful to Know
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Project duration: 16.11.2023 – 15.11.2027
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Approx. 120 SMEs will be supported
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Focus areas: composite materials, 3D printing, and smart material production (e.g. batteries)
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Includes technical and business support, as well as training and workshops for SMEs
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SMEs can receive budget and guidance to set up and execute test productions with involvement from potential customers and investors
Project Financing
Total planned project costs: € 7,022,315.25
Funding sources include:
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ERDF (EFRE/EFRO): € 2,895,726.66
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MB Niedersachsen: € 77,735.53
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Ministry of Economic Affairs (NL): € 372,307.67
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MWIKE NRW: € 542,777.25
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Provinces: Drenthe, Flevoland, Fryslân, Gelderland, Groningen, Noord-Brabant, Overijssel
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Lead partner and contributors: Oost NL, NMWP.NRW, BOM, Fraunhofer Institutes, Saxion, University of Twente, University of Münster, and others
How to Apply
If you are an SME working in the materials or manufacturing sector and are interested in joining or collaborating in MNM:
Visit www.deutschland-nederland.eu or contact Oost NL for more information.
You can also reach out directly to our partner contact Hilde van der Pluym from Oost NL (hilde.vanderpluym@oost.nl).