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An EU funding programme supporting cooperation between remote and sparsely populated communities in the northernmost part of Europe on matters of shared interest. Together we turn ideas into sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life of people living in the NPA.
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AMPLE

Advanced Makerspaces for PiLot production by micro-Enterprises

What we do

Breakthroughs happen when what is suddenly possible meets what is urgently needed. We believe that by enabling innovators, we can tackle common challenges in the NPA: remoteness, youth depopulation, and the pressures of achieving carbon neutrality and digitalisation. Our goal is to improve the success of early-stage micro-enterprises by empowering them to create functional prototypes using advanced makerspace technologies that are now within reach. We will listen to the needs of innovators. We will guide them to scalable makerspace technologies. We will upskill NPA communities to overcome design and technical challenges. We will support selected innovators through the development process to realise three pilot projects, each contributing to greater social inclusion. Across borders, we will connect centres of excellence in materials, printed electronics, robotics, Fablabs, and photonics with innovators working from their homes or hot desk to enhance wellbeing in the NPA.

Project priority

Innovation

Project period

Start

01.05.2025

End

30.04.2028

Lead Partner

University of Galway

Gerard.oconnor@nuigalway.ie

Partners

Centria University of Applied Sciences

University of Iceland

Oulu University of Applied Sciences

MANORHAMILTON INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT CLG T/A FUTURE CAST

Project info

Objective

1.1 Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies

Total Budget

1.465.159,97 EUR

NPA Co-Financing

952.353,97 EUR

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