23 July 2026 | 11:30–12:30 CEST | Online Registration link for the session MANTRA Match & Connect is an interactive online community session designed to bring together SMEs and technology experts from across the MANTRA ecosystem. The event offers participants the opportunity to present innovation projects or technological expertise, receive constructive feedback from peers, and identify new collaboration opportunities. Rather than a traditional webinar, the session encourages discussion, knowledge exchange and networking. Who should participate? SMEs Are you developing an innovative project and looking for feedback, partners or technical expertise? This is an opportunity to showcase your project to the MANTRA community, discuss your challenges and connect with organisations that can help move your ideas forward. Apply to present your project Tech-savvy Participants Are you a technology provide, innovation expert or solution developer? Present your expertise, explain how you can support SMEs, and connect with organisations looking for innovative solutions and future collaborations. Apply to present your expertise How it works Selected participants will each give a 3-minute presentation, followed by a short interactive discussion with the audience. Rather than a traditional presentation, the aim is to encourage dialogue, gather constructive feedback and identify potential collaboration opportunities within the MANTRA community. To ensure a balanced programme, the MANTRA consortium will select two SME presentations and two Tech-savvy presentations, representing a diverse range of countries, sectors and technologies. Applicants who are not selected to present are still warmly encouraged to attend the session, participate in the discussions and join the networking activities. Preparing your presentation Selected speakers will be invited to prepare one presentation slide using a common MANTRA template, which will be provided by the organisers. Using a shared template will ensure that all presentations are concise, visually consistent and easy for participants to follow within the allocated time. The slide should include: Organisation logo Organisation name Project title or area of expertise A brief description of the project, technology or solution Your main challenge (for SMEs) or value proposition (for Tech-savvy participants) The type of feedback, expertise or collaboration you are looking for Contact details Presentations should be clear, focused and accessible to an international audience. Speakers are encouraged to highlight specific challenges or collaboration opportunities that can stimulate discussion and help build new connections across the MANTRA ecosystem. We look forward to bringing the MANTRA community together to exchange ideas, inspire collaboration and create new opportunities for innovation.  

Our information webinars for the second Open Call of MANTRA in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, are now available online on YouTube. Please follow this link to find the playlist.

On 13 May 2026, the partners of the MANTRA Project gathered online for the General Assembly Meeting at Month 18 to review the progress achieved across the project and discuss the next implementation steps. The meeting brought together consortium partners to present updates from the different work packages and coordinate upcoming activities supporting SMEs throughout the MANTRA programme. The agenda covered key project areas including communication and dissemination activities, open calls, networking services, community and SME capacity building, the Digital Connected Support Center, advisory services, and follow-up activities. Throughout the day, partners shared the work performed during the first 18 months of the project, highlighting achievements, ongoing actions, and future priorities. Discussions also focused on strengthening collaboration across the consortium and preparing the next phase of implementation activities involving SMEs. The meeting included contributions from several MANTRA partners, including ZABALA, G!E, INESC TEC, EITM, BABELE, and RINA. The consortium thanks all partners for their active participation and continued commitment to the objectives of the MANTRA Project.