{"id":10726,"date":"2025-07-28T09:54:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T07:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/?p=10726"},"modified":"2025-07-28T09:54:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T07:54:58","slug":"vyzva-na-business-experiments-podpora-pre-msp-pri-implementacii-hpc-rieseni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/en\/vyzva-na-business-experiments-podpora-pre-msp-pri-implementacii-hpc-rieseni\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Business Experiments \u2013 Support for SMEs in the Implementation of HPC Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group alignfull posts-all\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h5 class=\"post-h\">Call for Business Experiments \u2013 Support for SMEs in the Implementation of HPC Solutions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We draw your attention to the second open call under the FFplus project, which focuses on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in addressing specific business challenges through High Performance Computing (HPC). The aim of the call is to carry out so-called \u201cbusiness experiments\u201d designed to demonstrate that the use of HPC technologies can solve real-world problems and have a positive impact on business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FFplus_logo.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FFplus_logo-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10727\" width=\"191\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FFplus_logo-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FFplus_logo-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FFplus_logo-768x961.png 768w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FFplus_logo-1228x1536.png 1228w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FFplus_logo-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FFplus_logo-1200x1501.png 1200w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FFplus_logo.png 1312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These experiments should demonstrate the benefits of HPC for the broader SME ecosystem in Europe and showcase concrete success stories that can inspire other businesses to adopt advanced computational technologies. The call is particularly suitable for companies that have not yet had experience with HPC but are facing a technical or business challenge that could be addressed through the use of HPC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Information about the Call:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Proposal submission deadline: August 26, 2025 at 17:00 (Brussels time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected duration of experiments: maximum 15 months, planned start date: January 1, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total call budget: \u20ac4 million<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposal language: English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submission method: exclusively electronic, in accordance with the requirements set out in the document.\u00a0<em>Announcement and Proposer\u2019s Guide<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The call is open to SMEs from countries associated with the Digital Europe Programme. Please note that the eligibility condition was updated on July 18, 2025 \u2013 the decisive factor for determining eligibility is the status of a country\u2019s association as of the call deadline (August 26, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key points to address in the proposal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the business challenge and describe how HPC can address it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present the expected benefits and positive impact on the business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define the specific objectives, partners, and resources required for the implementation of the experiment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address data protection aspects, budget, and implementation plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commit to creating a case study on the impacts of the experiment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each proposal must be prepared in accordance with the structure outlined in the Proposer\u2019s Guide. The use of the official proposal templates (Part A and Part B) is mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in participating but not sure where to start?<br>Do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to provide you with a consultation on the call, help you understand the conditions, verify the eligibility of your project, and connect you with suitable partners or research institutions. We can also assist you in preparing your proposal and provide feedback on its quality before submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our ambition is to support Slovak SMEs in entering the digital space and help them fully leverage the potential of HPC. Working with us can simplify the entire process and increase your chances of success in the call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us and take part in an initiative that can significantly advance your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-4 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group alignfull posts-all\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-8 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-10 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/en\/news\/\">NEWS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"display-posts-listing grid\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/en\/umela-inteligencia-a-superpocitac-ako-nova-zbran-proti-ekologickym-havariam\/\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl-300x164.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kl.png 908w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/eurocc.nscc.sk\/en\/umela-inteligencia-a-superpocitac-ako-nova-zbran-proti-ekologickym-havariam\/\"><strong>Artificial Intelligence and a Supercomputer as a New Weapon Against Environmental Disasters<\/strong><\/a> <span class=\"date\">26 Mar<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Scientists from Nitra, Slovakia are teaching machines to predict industrial failures before they can cause damage. 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