The Context
The first Open Call of the O-CEI project has reached an important milestone with the selection of its winners, marking a key step in supporting the next generation of Cloud–Edge–IoT (CEI) solutions across Europe.
The call attracted a strong response from the European innovation ecosystem, with 249 proposals submitted from 37 countries, reflecting a clear demand for scalable, interoperable and energy-efficient digital infrastructures.
This level of participation confirms both the relevance of the CEI domain and the growing interest from startups and SMEs in contributing to Europe’s digital and green transition.
Following a rigorous evaluation process, 24 companies from 13 countries have been selected to receive up to €100,000 each in equity-free funding, alongside tailored support to further develop and scale their solutions.
Beyond funding, the selected innovators will participate in a seven-month acceleration programme, combining:
- technical mentoring,
- business coaching,
- and integration support within the O-CEI ecosystem.
This approach ensures that the open call goes beyond financial support, enabling participants to validate, refine and position their solutions within real pilot environments.
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