MANUFACTergy

Coordination of the project’s financial, legal, and technical activities, including drafting management documents, facilitating internal communication, and monitoring progress.

Managing fund allocation and distribution, budget monitoring, and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.

Implementing quality assurance and risk management activities, including the development of a Quality Assurance Plan and periodic evaluation of performance indicators.

Preparing and coordinating the MANUFACTergy open calls, including developing the selection methodology, the application platform, and a registry of solution providers.

Monitoring and supporting the implementation of projects funded through the FACTORY CHECK-IN and FACTORY TRANSITION calls, through monthly meetings and evaluation of results.

Coordinating the international expansion of the project, including organizing a mission to the USA/Canada and recruiting international experts for the MANUFACTergy Advisory Network.

Contributing to communication activities and representing the project at a major European event, as well as organizing the launch event in Cluj-Napoca.

Work Package 1: General management & coordination
Consortium coordination, internal communication, financial and contractual management, quality assurance, KPI monitoring, and risk management throughout the project.

Work Package 2: Value chain analysis & identification of vulnerabilities
Mapping production processes, analyzing critical SME dependencies, identifying supply chain bottlenecks, and developing a collaborative hub for knowledge exchange and digital training.

Work Package 3: MANUFACTergy innovation & adoption of advanced technologies
Preparation and launch of open calls, implementation of funded projects under FACTORY CHECK-IN and FACTORY TRANSITION, growth and networking support, evaluation of results, and development of a portfolio of resilient business models.

Work Package 4: Cluster excellence & internationalisation
Improving cluster services, creating the MANUFACTergy Advisory Network, developing European partnerships, expanding the ecosystem through international missions and collaborations with experts outside the EU.

Work Package 5: Communication, dissemination & exploitation
Comprehensive communication strategy, branding and promotional tools, event and workshop organisation, dissemination of results, and development of the exploitation plan to maximize long-term impact.

• Over 60 companies will establish strategic business partnerships at European and international levels.
• 72 SMEs will participate in upskilling and reskilling programmes, strengthening essential competencies for the green and digital transition.
• More than 24 SMEs will be actively involved in internationalisation initiatives, gaining new collaboration and expansion opportunities.
• 32 SMEs will adopt advanced digitalisation processes and smart tools for real-time monitoring.
• 146 organisations, including clusters, SMEs, and sectoral networks, will benefit from support and be integrated into the expanded ecosystem of the GO Furniture meta-cluster.

MANUFACTergy will strengthen the operational resilience of SMEs in the furniture and construction industries by analysing supply chains and identifying critical dependencies. The outcomes will support the adoption of more efficient practices, energy consumption optimisation, and reduction of technological vulnerabilities.

The development of the collaborative hub and the training programmes will stimulate knowledge exchange between SMEs, clusters, and experts, accelerating the digital transition and the growth of advanced technology competencies. These activities will help build a workforce prepared for industrial transformation and capable of implementing innovative solutions.

Through the implementation of FACTORY CHECK-IN and FACTORY TRANSITION calls, the project will generate new products, services, and innovative processes within factories, supporting SME modernisation and competitiveness in European and international markets. Networking and dedicated events will encourage strategic partnerships within value chains.

Expanding the collaboration network to international experts and organisations will support the internationalisation of the sector, giving SMEs access to global know-how and opportunities for cross-border development. These partnerships will facilitate market diversification and the adoption of more resilient business models.

Through the developed guides, collected best practices, and digital tools, MANUFACTergy will support the industry in adopting greener and more efficient processes. Long-term effects include reduced resource consumption, improved production efficiency, and increased sustainability across the industrial ecosystem.

MANUFACTergy will enhance the resilience of SMEs in the furniture and construction industries by helping them reduce critical dependencies, better manage supply chain risks, and adapt to economic, technological, and energy-related changes. By identifying bottlenecks and vulnerabilities, the project fosters the development of a more autonomous and competitive European industry.

Through the FACTORY CHECK-IN and FACTORY TRANSITION calls, companies will receive financial support to implement innovative solutions, contributing to improved operational efficiency, reduced resource consumption, and environmental sustainability.

The project will strengthen collaboration networks among SMEs, clusters, solution providers, and European and international organisations, facilitating access to know-how, advanced technologies, and new markets. This connectivity will encourage the creation of strategic partnerships and reinforce the ability of European industrial ecosystems to compete globally.