RECENTRE Call to Action: Strengthening the green and digital transformation

RECENTRE is a project funded by the European Interreg Alpine Space program that aims to accelerate the transition of companies towards sustainable, digital and human-centered business practices. RECENTRE provides strategic support, personalized coaching and financial assistance for consulting services to companies in the mechatronics, automotive and bioeconomy sectors in the Alpine Space.

Participating companies will receive customized consulting services to develop comprehensive transition plans. In addition, selected participants can receive support worth up to €10,000 for external expert advice. The exact amount and conditions may vary by region.

No. The support provided by RECENTRE is not a direct cash grant and is not covered by the de minimis Regulation. It is offered as an innovation advisory service in accordance with Article 20a of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER). No payments or financial transfers are made to the selected companies.

Yes, you can work with your existing consultant. Please indicate this during the application process or ask RECENTRE for assistance in finding an expert.

ADMA (Advanced Manufacturing) is a framework developed by the European Commission to assess and manage digital, green and organizational transformation. In RECENTRE, ADMA is used as part of the transition plan to capture project ideas in a structured way and evaluate them in a comparable manner.

Yes, your regional RECENTRE partner will support you in your local language if possible.

No. A single expression of interest can be submitted per legal entity. Please select the regionally responsible partner for your application.

Even if you are not selected for subsidized consulting, you will benefit from the evaluation of your project idea, feedback and know-how from the RECENTRE partner. Suitable experts from the expert pool can be placed on request.

Your regional RECENTRE partner will contact you to arrange a 1:1 meeting. A transition plan will be developed together, including a self-assessment (ADMA logic), concrete steps, KPIs and a timetable.

The selection is made by an international advisory board together with the RECENTRE partners on the basis of predefined evaluation criteria.

Active cooperation, transparent communication and delivery of the agreed results are expected. The results of the consultation must be documented.

No. The program focuses on the planning and consulting phase. There is no obligation to implement the investment immediately.

Organizations in the Alpine region from the mechatronics & automation, automotive or bioeconomy sectors are eligible to apply. SMEs, mid-caps and larger companies can participate; funding for consultancy services may be limited to SMEs and mid-caps.

Only consulting services directly related to the planning and implementation of the transition plan are eligible for funding. This includes expert assessments, feasibility studies and investment planning - but not hardware, software or general operating costs.

All Alpine regions participating in RECENTRE are eligible to take part. Complete list: Slovenia, France, Italy, Austria and Germany.

Yes, provided there is a clear operational focus in one of the target sectors and a need for structured transformation planning.

Yes, under certain conditions, in particular as experts or cooperation partners in transformation projects. The eligibility of consultancy services may be restricted depending on the regulations.