FactoryXChange - Phase II - Expression of Interest Form

Purpose of the Form:

The purpose of this Expression of Interest (EOI) form is to gather information from organisations interested in participating in the FactoryXChange (FXC) Phase II project, expected to take place from Jan 2026 to Dec 2028. This phase aims to consolidate and enhance the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), focusing on supporting technology adoption, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ecosystems across Europe to drive digital transformation for enterprise and public sector organisations.

Objectives:

Consortium Mix Decision: To help decide on the optimal consortium mix for Phase II, ensuring a diverse and complementary group of partners.
Organisational Intent: To understand why each organisation wants to be part of the EDIH in the next phase and how they can contribute to the project's goals.
Collaborative Progress: To move forward together, where all partners act as service providers, with Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) providing leadership for all Work Packages (WPs) and centralising operations to reduce project overhead.

By completing this form, your organisation will contribute to shaping the future of digital innovation in manufacturing and beyond. We look forward to your participation and collaboration in this exciting initiative.

For further information, email liseann.sheahan@imr.ie or Book time with Lise-Ann Sheahan for a quick 15-minutes chat.

Main Contact Details

Organisation name

Organisation Participant Identifier Code (PIC)

Guidance: Participant register | EU Funding & Tenders Portal

First name

Last name

Position in your organisation

Email address

Would you like to include others in the communications? If so, please list their email addresses here:

High level questions related to Service Provision

Select the service portfolios of interest to the service providers you are proposing for FactoryXChange Phase II.

Select the regions served by the service providers you are proposing for FactoryXChange Phase II.

IE 04 - Northern and Western

IE 05 - Southern

IE 06 - Eastern and Midland

NUTS 2 Guidance: Eurostat - Statistical Atlas

How many services do you plan on delivering in phase II

We expect phase II to last three years from Jan 01 2026 to Dec 31 2028.

How much grant do you require to deliver your services?

This will be the grant to be passed to the customer and the total market prices of all your services.

Do you have a Digital Hub where service providers can meet and support customers

Yes

Eircode for your Digital Hub

List the top 10 competencies offered by your service providers

Guidance in FXC_ D1.2a_FactoryXChange Label for Services and Digital Strategists_FINAL.pdf

Key Questions for Prospective Partners

What specific expertise and capabilities does your organisation bring to service provision via FactoryXChange, and how do you envision contributing to the project's objectives?

Why is your organisation interested in being part of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) in the next phase, and what are your key motivations and goals?

How does your organisation plan to collaborate with other partners to ensure the success of the project, and what strategies will you employ to foster effective teamwork and communication?

What are the potential challenges or risks you foresee in this project, and how does your organisation plan to address and mitigate them?

How will your organisation measure and evaluate its contributions and impact within the consortium, and what metrics or indicators will you use to track progress and success?

See Draft_WP_Digital Europe_2025-2027_20250226.docx for further details related to the call topic.

I confirm that we will not submit a competing EDIH proposal.

I confirm that all information pertaining to the FactoryXChange proposal will be treated as confidential.

I give my consent to share this information with the FactoryXChange team.

FactoryXChange - Phase II - Expression of Interest Form

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