PHABULOuS open call Funding opportunities to implement free-form micro-optical components

PHABULOuS is the one-stop-shop for free-form micro-optics, taking designs and prototypes to large-scale manufacturing. We have launched our open call to support you with the implementation and integration of free-form micro-optics, to bring your product to volume markets.

This open call aims to support Europe’s early adopters of our pilot line services to move towards volume production of free-form micro-optical components. Do you have a design and/or prototype and are looking to move your development into pilot or large-scale production?

The PHABULOuS value chain consists of Europe’s leading Companies and Research & Technology Organizations allowing for seamless development from early phase proof-of-concept to regulated pilot production. Depending on the phase of the development and market application, a technical team and prime contractor are selected, who will help the companies to verify the technical requirements and support the company by making a design and/or prototype suited for large scale manufacturing.

Up the 3M€ of funding is available to support a minimum of 20 pilot cases / early adopters. They will be selected within the project to implement free-form micro-optical component and integrate that into their product developments with the aim to go towards large-scale production. The exact amount of subsidies per applicant will be decided based upon the type of company (see who) and the three main selection criteria (see process). For each pilot case, also an in-kind contribution from applicant is expected.

The Call will be open from January 2022 to November 2023, and applicants will be able to apply anytime. Any submitted proposal will be evaluated in the nearest cut-off (deadline: 17:00 CET).
 

Cut-off	Dates
1st Cut-off	31.03.2022
2nd Cut-off	30.06.2022
3rd Cut-off	30.11.2022
4th Cut-off	31.03.2023
5th Cut-off	30.06.2023
6th Cut-off	30.11.2023

The Call is open to any European company (start-up, SME, large enterprises) that is looking to integrate free-form micro-optics into their product.

In order to be eligible for this Call, your company will also have to be established in one of the eligible countries.

This call targets early adopters for the PHABULOuS Pilot Line Services: companies that preferably already have a design and/or prototype, have a business plan in place and are looking to scale up into pilot production. Companies from any market sector are welcome to apply.

For all information, deadlines, and requirements, please check the PHABULOuS website or contact the open call helpdesk.

Contact PHABULOuS
Jessica van Heck, Managing Director
PHABULOuS Pilot Line Association 

Contact Swissphotonics
Dr. Christian Bosshard
Managing director


15 February 2022, Beni Muller + Iris Bollinger