Support the green transformation of the Alpine manufacturing sector and the uptake of advanced technologies for the well-being of workers

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B Alpine Space

Date of latest update: 2025-04-23

Description

Description (EN):

The manufacturing sector in the Alps plays a relevant role for the economy and for the living conditions of the area. Mechatronics, Automotive, Bioeconomy SMEs are fighting every day to be more efficient, flexible and sustainable. They need to attract skilled employees able to operate in a highly digitized ecosystem. Higher interest rate and reduced attitude to business risk can slowdown SMEs transformation plans. These challenges are addressed by the new EU Strategy, called Industry 5.0, that is the newest development of Industry 4.0 as a follow-up of the COVID 19. This strategy aims at supporting SMEs to be more intelligent, as their processes are based on advanced technologies and data, like AI; more sustainable, as SMEs need to reduce the environmental impact of their processes; more resilient, as they need to consider their activity as part of the social ecosystem. Industry 5.0 can help the transformation of the alpine manufacturing sector, but with necessary adaptations considering the local peculiarities. The RECENTRE project rises from this context, with a vision to strengthen the alpine manufacturing sector, making it adaptive, resilient, and forward-thinking. Its primary aim is to accelerate the green transformation of this sector. It will leverage advanced technologies while ensuring worker well-being. RECENTRE integrates green manufacturing, digitalization, and human-focused growth. These components are crucial for achieving flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability, that are all essential for competitive success. A robust partnership of stakeholders and funding organizations drives RECENTRE. The project seeks to pinpoint and disseminate best practices in adopting the Industry 5.0 model to push SMEs' transition plans, emphasizing the "support system" strategy, that enable SMEs to trial new technologies at reduced costs. However, current schemes require refinement to suit Industry 5.0's unique demands.

Expected Achievements (EN):

To engage and assess 450 manufacturing SMEs toward the green transition and advanced technologies and develop a model for their transformation. To conceptualize a support system to facilitate the implementation of SMEs transition plans. To assist 180 SMEs for the development of their transition plans focusing on circularity and on the uptake of advanced technologies and implement some of them with the support system. To assess the transformation actions carried out by SMEs with the support system and uptake the results for a follow-up plan aiming at transform the manufacturing sector in the AS.

Project outputs: RECENTRE Methodology for the manufacturing SMEs green transformation(EN)
Pilot action A to enhance SMEs transformation(EN)
Pilot action B to trigger SMEs' investments on transformation(EN)
Guideline to develop SMEs green transition plans (EN)
Support system with a guideline for manufacturing SMEs transformation(EN)
RECENTRE STRATEGY(EN)
RECENTRE ACTION PLAN(EN)

Thematic information

Green technologies ICT and digital society SME and entrepreneurship

Priority: (VI-B_AS_3) Innovation and digitalisation supporting a green Alpine region

Priority specific objective: RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity

Type of intervention: 010 Research and innovation activities in SMEs, including networking

Partners (14)

Lead Partner: t2i - trasferimento tecnologico e innovazione

Partner’s ID if not PIC: IT04636360267

Address: PIAZZA DELLE ISTITUZIONI, 31100 Treviso, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://www.t2i.it/

Total budget: EUR 350 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 262 500.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 87 500.00

Swiss Mechatronics

Name: Swiss Mechatronics

Partner’s ID if not PIC: CHE-497.782.360

Address: Technikumstrasse, 8401 Winterthur, Switzerland

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.swiss-mechatronics.ch

Total budget: EUR 168 000.00

Partner contribution: EUR 168 000.00

ConPlusUltra GmbH

Name: ConPlusUltra GmbH

Partner’s ID if not PIC: ATU54038802

Address: Linzerstraße, 3100 St. Pölten, Austria

Legal status: private

Organisation type: SME

Website: http://www.conplusultra.com

Total budget: EUR 190 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 142 500.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 47 500.00

Business Upper Austria – OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH

Name: Business Upper Austria – OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH

Department: Abteilung Cluster und Kooperationen / Cluster and Cooperation Department

Partner’s ID if not PIC: ATU37311609

Address: Hafenstraße, 4020 Linz, Austria

Department address: Hafenstraße, 4020 Linz, Austria

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: http://www.biz-up.at

Total budget: EUR 309 999.99

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 232 499.99

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 77 500.00

CIMES Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Name: CIMES Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Department: Bureau de Saint-Etienne

Partner’s ID if not PIC: FR34485223366

Address: rue du Clos Four, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand, France

Department address: Rue du Professeur Benoit Lauras, 42000 Saint-Etienne, France

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Other

Website: https://www.cimes-hub.com/

Total budget: EUR 169 969.25

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 127 476.93

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 42 492.32

CCI Alsace Eurométropole

Name: CCI Alsace Eurométropole

Department: Cross Border Cooperation

Partner’s ID if not PIC: FR00130022676

Address: rue de La Haye, 67300 Schiltigheim, France

Department address: rue de la Haye, 67300 Schiltigheim, France

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: https://www.alsace-eurometropole.cci.fr

Total budget: EUR 250 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 187 500.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 62 500.00

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises

Name: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises

Partner’s ID if not PIC: FR36827654351

Address: Quai Perrache, 69002 Lyon, France

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://www.auvergnerhonealpes-entreprises.fr

Total budget: EUR 220 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 165 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 55 000.00

Steinbeis 2i GmbH

Name: Steinbeis 2i GmbH

Partner’s ID if not PIC: DE 308838809

Address: Leuschnerstrasse, 70176 Stuttgart, Germany

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: https://www.steinbeis-europa.de/

Total budget: EUR 260 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 195 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 65 000.00

Bayern Innovativ GmbH

Name: Bayern Innovativ GmbH

Department: Cluster Mechatronik & Automation

Partner’s ID if not PIC: DE 172551529

Address: Am Tullnaupark, 90402 Nürnberg, Germany

Department address: Am Technologiezentrum, 86159 Augsburg, Germany

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: https://www.bayern-innovativ.de/en

Total budget: EUR 260 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 195 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 65 000.00

Univerza v Ljubljani

Name: Univerza v Ljubljani

Department: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI54162513

Address: Kongresni trg, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Department address: Aškerčeva cesta, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://www.ntf.uni-lj.si/en/

Total budget: EUR 159 999.99

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 119 999.99

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 40 000.00

Tehnološki park Ljubljana d.o.o.

Name: Tehnološki park Ljubljana d.o.o.

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI 44444656

Address: Tehnološki park, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: http://www.tp-lj.si

Total budget: EUR 229 999.99

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 172 499.99

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 57 500.00

Trentino Sviluppo S.p.A.

Name: Trentino Sviluppo S.p.A.

Department: Business Growth Area

Partner’s ID if not PIC: IT00123240228

Address: via Fortunato Zeni, 38068 Rovereto, Italy

Department address: piazza Manifattura, 38068 Rovereto, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: https://trentinosviluppo.it/

Total budget: EUR 240 500.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 180 375.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 60 125.00

Veneto Innovazione S.p.A.

Name: Veneto Innovazione S.p.A.

Department: European Policies Department

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 02568090274

Address: Via Ca' Marcello , 30172 Venezia Mestre, Italy

Department address: Via Ca' Marcello, 30172 MESTE-VENEZIA, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://www.venetoinnovazione.it

Total budget: EUR 190 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 142 500.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 47 500.00

Business Upper Austria - OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH

Name: Business Upper Austria - OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH

Department: Abteilung Cluster und Kooperationen / Cluster and Cooperation Department

Partner’s ID if not PIC: ATU37311609

Address: Hafenstraße, 4020 Linz, Austria

Department address: Hafenstraße, 4020 Linz, Austria

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: http://www.biz-up.at

Total budget: EUR 309 999.99

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 232 499.99

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 75.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 77 500.00

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Summary

Project name (EN): Support the green transformation of the Alpine manufacturing sector and the uptake of advanced technologies for the well-being of workers

Project acronym: RECENTRE

Project ID: ASP0500348

Project start date: 2024-09-01

Project end date: 2027-08-31

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

SMART SPACE project (EN) | (VENINN, TPLJ PPs).Main objective of SMART SPACE is to support SMEs digitalisation processes in Alpine Space and the establishment of a Digital Innovation HUBs network to provide services and assistance to SMEs.
The SMART SPACE community and the AS Digital Innovation network will be capitalised for the transferring activities. Additionally, the tools concerning the digital maturity assessment in the toolkit will be analysed and some of them capitalised. (EN), BE-READI ALPS project (EN) | (VENINN LP - collaboration of t2i and TN Sviluppo). A set of validated methodologies and tools used to support mature companies in reshaping their business models. The toolkit has been tested during the pilot activity to help companies in boosting their resilience during the Covid pandemic and face the sudden market changes. In RECENTRE the toolkit will be analysed and used to elaborate the method that will be used to support SMEs to implement human centric and circularity innovation processes
(EN), CIRCULAR4.0 AS (EN) | (TPLJ LP AURAE PP collaboration of t2i).CIRCULAR4.0 aims at triggering Circular innovation processes by SMEs with the support of the digital technologies. The project has developed some tools (SME's circular assessment capability) and training contents (CAT2.0) that will be capitalised in the project. Additionally, analysis concerning the implementation of Circular Economy in AS will be capitalised. (EN), KETGATE (Interreg Central Europe) (EN) | (S2I LP) Ob: Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) are drivers of innovation and set important impetus for an intelligent and sustainable economic growth in Europe in order to ensure the future viability of our society.
Capitalization: with the KETGATE project we will be able to strengthen the regional innovation capacity through the transnational network where companies have access to KETs independent of their location and language. This very strong network also can be used for RECENTRE. (EN), Vanguard Initiative – KI Pilot (Vanguard Initiative (EN) | (S2I LP). Ob: Offer to SMEs in particular an opportunity to put AI into practice. By setting this important future-oriented course we offer companies and research institutions, in addition to existing initiatives and instruments in the state, an additional opportunity to participate in European funding and interregional cooperation and thus gain easier market access with a special focus on human machine interface. Capitalization: use of the already existing network and contact to SMEs. (EN), Industrie du Futur (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region)
(EN) | (AURAE). Broad support program for SMEs on different topics, in particular supply chain, digitalisation, green strategy, industrialisation, environmental aspects etc. Capitalization: the support program provides vouchers to SMEs to work with pre-selected consultants on the topics listed above. Recentre can benefit from the experience of this support system. (EN), 3LoE – Three-level centres of professional excellence (Erasmus +) (EN) | (T2I PP) 3LoE establishes Centres of Vocational Excellence on green economy and implements a wide range of vocational education, training and higher education measures concerning green economy, digitalization and entrepreneurship. Capitalization: the dual system courses, tested on a transnational level, will help the implementation of transition plans focued on the upgrade of workers' skills, in particular managers and entrepreneurs, strengthening the competitiveness of SMEs in the green economy (EN), DesAlps (Interreg Alpine Space) (EN) | (T2I LP). The project aimed to develop a favourable ecosystem for the application of innovation strategies for SMEs based on Design Thinking (DT). Capitalization: DesAlps outputs will include the Design Thinking Labs and the Virtual Training Centres, that allow companies, intermediaries and interested users to access activities, information and materials on Design Thinking. (EN), FuturCRAFT (Interreg IT-AT) (EN) | (T2I PP). The FuturCRAFT initiative defined possible future scenarios for digital competence profiles in the craft sector, illlustration also the digitization opportunities available to craft and small manufactoring companies. Capitalization: toolkit to support digital transformation in the craft and manufactoring sector. (EN), Machining 4.0 (Interreg NWE) (EN) | (CH-MECHATRONICS PP). The project goal is to prevent production shifts from high-wage countries to cheaper ones. Key measures include knowledge transfer, with an international online portal offering comprehensive information on current technologies, best practices, and potential tech partners. Demonstrations showcase various digitalization aspects. Coaching sessions, financial incentives, and "Vouchers" for selected projects are offered. (EN), Cradle-ALP (AS) (EN) | (Biz-Up PP) Cradle to cradle, circular design and circular substitutions for linear products in industrial manufacturing processes in the Alpine Space. Capitalization: the results can be vital for RECENTRE with regards to green circular innovation processes in manufacturing, focussing on resource efficiency (EN), Boost4BSO (Interreg CE) (EN) | (BIZ-UP LP, BAYINNO PP). Objective: to enable BSOs, as key innovation system actors, to provide effective&efficient support services for local companies covering all key aspects of digital transformation. This has helped SMEs that lack basic knowledge on the potential of I4.0 to cope with their own transformation demand and develop I4.0 related business strategies. Capitalization: use the digital transformation approach and the gained know-how and experience to develop the RECENTRE model. (EN), Innopeer AVM (interreg CE) (EN) | (BIZ-UP LP, BAYINNO PP). Objective: advanced manufacturing (AVM) is not only a technological issue. Innovation managers and owners of SMEs face huge organizational and strategic challenges. There's an urgent need to develop a joint qualification basis through transnational capacity building in local SME and lead companies. Capitalization: the multi-level programme developed uses a mix of well-proven and novel training formats and methods for basic, advanced and practical trainings. (EN), GEMSTONE - GrEen Manufacturing SupporTing recOvery and resilieNcE of industrial SMEs (Euroclusters) (EN) | (CIMES) GEMSTONE aims to support manufacturing companies in their green transition and resilience initiatives. A whole set of awareness-raising and diagnostic activities are planned; calls for projects that can finance innovative projects. In parallel with support for companies, partners develop a new service offer. Capitalization: Roadmap on Green Manufacturing; Diagnosis Tool; Open call scheme and templates; Providers and events map; European Cluster Alliance for Green Manufacturing (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 998 469.22

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 2 122 851.90

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 70.80%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 2 122 851.90. Co-financing rate, 70.80%.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

Report on SMEs needs and expectations for their green transformation
Report on how to improve workers' resilience to the SME twin transition
Report on manufatucting SMEs investments attitude and needs
Report on the impact of public support system for the SMEs transformation
RECENTRE methodology for a green, digital and humancentric manufacturing sector in the Alps
Lesson learnt from the communication campaigns to engage SMEs
Industry5.0 - based course for Intermediary organizations
Call for proposals kits
Lesson learnt to assist SMEs for their transformation
Analysis of 180 transition plans report
Testing the public support system report
Reccomendations to engage SMEs and experts for public call for proposals
Guideline to develop SMEs transition plans
Guideline for a support system to assist SMEs for their transformation
RECENTRE Strategy
RECENTRE Action Plan
Report on Manufacturing 5.0 network start-up activities
Local plans for the dissemination and the engagement of actors for the follow-up
Report on the manufacturing SME-5.0 Alpine award - first edition

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EUStrategyAlpineRegion Contribution to thematic policy areas 1 obj 1 and 3 and strong collaboration and synergies with: AG1: enhancing the relationship between SMEs and R&TT institutions; AG3: contribution to the digitalisation of the labour market and the dual educational training system; AG5: SMART Villages initiatives, improving accessibility to citizens and public services. These Action groups and their sub-groups are represented in the partnership. Representatives will participate at the Advisory Board (AB).
EuropeanGreenDeal In line with COM(2018) 773, pathways for the transition to a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy, particularly "A competitive EU industry and the circular economy as a key enabler to reduce greenhouse gas emissions" with related economic and social impacts. In line with the CE Action Plan to contribute to enabling and remanufacturing and high quality recycling, with reference to the manufacturing value-chains connected with textile, furniture, etc.
TerritorialAgenda2030 Contribution to obj: Green Europe. Priority: A Green Europe that protects common livelihoods and shapes societal transition. Circular Economy: Strong and sustainable local economies in a globalized world. Focus: a) development of local and regional circular economy strategies linking local and global economies; b) strengthening of innovation capacities, including local strategies for energy transition and measures in the building, transport and bioeconomy sectors
Other In line with "Industry 5.0 -Towards a sustainable, human centric and resilient European Industry" that is focusing on the benefit for the workers with an human centric approach and the benefit for Industry; "Industry 5.0: A transformative vision for Europe" to govern systemic transformation towards a sustainable industry, which vision of the industry is completed included in RECENTRE project.
EUStrategyAlpineRegion Action Group n.2 is very important for our project because of the Industry 5.0 scheme. They have been met and the collaboration with them planned: a) sub-.group on SMEs' digitalisation; b) newly established sub-group Circular Economy; c) sub-group Bioeconomy. They will actively participate in the Advisory Board and one project yearly event will be organized in cooperation with AG2. Members of the AG2 are represented in the Partnership (PP2, PP3, PP4, PP8).
Other EU digital compass priority, explicitly stating sustainability, education and business digital transformation as one of the key goals "The object is to create a climate-neutral, recycling-oriented and resilient economy. Directly addresses the topics of human-centric approach, participation, inclusion security, and sustainability.“. RECENTRE develops a Strategy and an Action Plan that will take their action into consideration.

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 084 - Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects, Measurement unit:
RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
RCO 121 - Area covered by protection measures against climate related natural disasters (other than floods and wildfire), Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 098 - SMEs staff completing training for skills for smart specialisation, for industrial transition and entrepreneurship (by type of skill: technical, management, entrepreneurship, green, other), Measurement unit:
RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSALP

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B Alpine Space

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2025-04-23

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46 / 46 (100%)

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459 / 459 (100%)

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Support the green transformation of the Alpine manufacturing sector and the uptake of advanced technologies for the well-being of workers

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