<img src="https://ats-public-files-production.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/round/68d129708d7e7a1b0d776c62/a11c71cb-e276-452f-8b40-d2e6658f6e9a-SMARTERA2.png" alt="SMART ERA Logo" style="height: 6.5rem; width: auto; max-width: 40%; flex-shrink: 0; object-fit: contain;"> <p><strong>SMART ERA</strong> is an EU-funded project that aims to transform rural areas by addressing their socio-economic and environmental challenges through advanced technology and innovative solutions. </p> <p style="margin-top: 10px;"> SMART ERA impacts will span across technology, governance, business, society, and policymaking, fostering sustainable development and growth. </p> <br> <div style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <p style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><strong>1st Open Call for Pilots Add-Ons</strong><br>already closed / Support Programme in Process</p> <p><strong>2nd Open Call for Followers Micro-Pilots</strong><br>📅 12 June 2026 - 15 September 2026, 13:00 CEST<br>🤑 Get Up to €90K</p> </div> <hr> <div style="display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;"> <div style="display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;"> <img src="https://fundingbox-images.s3-eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/gear/opencalls/backdrops/logo_cofunded.png" alt="EU co-funded logo" style="height: 60px; width: auto; max-width: 100%;"> </div> <div style="flex: 1; min-width: 250px;"> <p style="font-size: small; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;">Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. </p> </div> </div>