The IDEALIST project has officially launched the Call for Solutions for Hack&Match #4, following the successful completion of the Call for Challenges.
Under the topic “Advanced Technologies for Manufacturing Industries”, we have collected 8 valid challenges submitted by manufacturing companies from across Europe. Now we invite technology providers, research organisations, start-ups, SMEs, EDIHs and innovation hubs to take the next step and propose solutions.
Why participate as a Solution Provider?
Hack&Match #4 offers Solution Providers the opportunity to:
- connect directly with companies facing real industrial needs;
- pesent innovative technological approaches;
- explore potential collaborations and business partnerships;
- participate in a structured European matchmaking and collaboration process.
Selected participants will work in mixed teams during the online Hack&Match collaborative sessions on 1–2 April 2026, supported by IDEALIST partners.
How to apply
Solution Providers are invited to review the collected challenges and select the one(s) they are interested in addressing in collaboration before the 20th of March 2026.
Submit your application here.
About Hack&Match #4
Hack&Match is a collaborative innovation initiative within the IDEALIST project, designed to connect industrial challenges with European solution providers in the field of advanced manufacturing technologies.
The fourth edition focuses on:
- additive Manufacturing (3D printing);
- hybrid manufacturing processes;
- advanced robotics;
- autonomous systems.
A summary of all collected challenges, is available for download here.
If you would like further information about this edition of Hack&Match, please contact info@idealist-project.eu