SMEs and startups are a primary target group for RO-SMARTSYS infrastructure services. The Centre helps smaller organisations overcome barriers such as limited access to advanced fabrication and testing facilities, high development costs, long development cycles and difficulty finding the right technical partners.
Access European pilot lines and competence centres
Explore technology transfer and business development opportunities
Identify relevant funding opportunities
You don't need to have everything figured out
You can contact RO-SMARTSYS at an early stage of your project. Tell us about your challenge, product idea or technology need. We will help you understand what infrastructure, expertise and collaboration options could be relevant.
RO-SMARTSYS has established an access framework based on transparency, non- discrimination and open access, while prioritising SMEs and startups as key beneficiaries of the Centre.
SMEs & Startups
Free of charge for services up to €10,000; 50% reduced fee for services above €10,000
RTOs & Universities
Free of charge for services up to €10,000; 50% reduced fee for services above €10,000
Large enterprises
Market-based rates
European users
Case-by-case, subject to available capacity
Detailed service costs and applicable conditions can be provided as part of the access process.
Typical timelines
All timelines depend on technical requirements and infrastructure availability.
2 to 8 weeks
Cleanroom fabrication
1 to 3 weeks
Characterisation & testing
3 to 6 weeks
System integration & robotics
rapid initial response
Consultation and feasibility assessment
Intellectual Property
Your results, your innovation
RO-SMARTSYS applies a user-oriented approach to intellectual property.
Protection of users' pre-existing IP
User ownership of input designs, fabrication results, testing data and IP generated through access
Protection of confidential technical information through appropriate agreements
No royalties or revenue-sharing requirements for commercial exploitation of access results
Anonymised process and metrology data may be used for service improvement and internal benchmarking in accordance with the applicable arrangements.
What SMEs can get
SMEs and startups can engage with the Centre to explore technical feasibility, identify suitable infrastructures, access specialised know-how and connect to a broader innovation ecosystem. The expected benefits identified in the project’s needs analysis include access to advanced infrastructure, specialised consultancy, training, technology transfer support, business development support and access to European pilot lines and competence networks.
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Orientation toward relevant infrastructure and services
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Support in understanding technical options and access pathways
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Connections to expertise, pilot environments and innovation partners
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Access to training opportunities that strengthen internal capabilities
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Guidance toward the wider European competence-centre ecosystem
Whether you are developing a new semiconductor device, sensor, photonic component, robotic system or another smart technology, RO-SMARTSYS can help you identify the next step. Tell us what you are trying to develop, test or validate.
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Are you an SME or startup? Start here.
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Tell us about your challenge, product idea or technology need.
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We will help you identify relevant services, infrastructure and collaboration options.
