Turn innovation into action for local communities

Collaborate with STARHAUS partners to design market-ready strategies that bring technological advances into the hands of communities

The 3rd Open Call for Open Innovation and Creativity OIC 3 – Business for Community invites creative agencies, artists, technology companies, innovation agencies and SMEs to partner with STARHAUS experts in commercialization and product development. Together, we’ll craft strategies that translate STARHAUS technologies into actionable solutions for local communities, emphasizing environmental and societal impact.

This final Open Call under the EU-funded STARHAUS project is your opportunity to contribute to shaping scalable business models and market integration plans for STARHAUS solutions.

Activities funded in the 3rd Open Call:

• Developing business models: Formulate a viable business model for STARHAUS technology, outlining plans for market entry, distribution channels, pricing, and promotional strategies
• Planning market integration: Construct a roadmap for commercialization, with particular attention to how the solution can be expanded and applied in different contexts
• Creating engagement tools: Design engaging tools (e.g., visual presentations, infographics) that communicate the unique environmental and social benefits of the STARHAUS’ solution to the intended audience
• Broader applications research: Conduct techno-economic analyses to explore uses beyond existing project cases
• Community engagement: Use surveys and interviews to understand priorities and ensure solutions are relevant

What we’re looking for:

• Clear, innovative strategies for commercialization and community engagement
• Scalability and adaptability of the technology across different contexts
• An ability to articulate environmental and societal benefits

This Open Call supports visionary projects that bridge the gap between technology and community impact, ensuring STARHAUS innovations are accessible, relevant and sustainable.

Key details

Total allocated budget: EUR 100,000 (max 50,000 per beneficiary)

Deadline: 27 January 2025, 17:00 CET.

Submission: Complete the online Application Form (Red button bellow)

The Proposal Template (Technical Annex) and the Guidelines for Applicants for submitting proposals are available bellow (Blue button)