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ChallengeUpdated on 29 June 2026

Advanced Engineering and Factory 4.0: Next-Generation Manufacturing Technologies

Corporate Venturing Manager at Talgo

Madrid, Spain

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We are seeking innovative startups capable of transforming industrial production through advanced engineering solutions and Factory 4.0 technologies.

Proposals should explore the use of next-generation structural materials, such as advanced composites and lightweight aluminum-magnesium alloys, to enable more efficient, sustainable, and high-performance manufacturing processes.

A key focus of this challenge is the integration of automation technologies, including collaborative and autonomous robotics, to improve productivity, flexibility, and safety in industrial environments. Solutions that enable seamless human-machine collaboration and adaptive manufacturing systems are particularly relevant.

Additionally, solutions incorporating computer vision for quality control are encouraged, enabling automated inspection, defect detection, and improved product reliability at scale.

Overall, this challenge invites startups to propose solutions that enable smarter, more efficient, and more resilient manufacturing systems, combining advanced materials, automation, and digital technologies to accelerate the transition towards Factory 4.0.

Topic

  • AI
  • AR/VR
  • Big Data
  • Connectivity
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Management and Analytics
  • Digital Twins
  • Facial Recognition
  • Software and Hardware
  • Digital Platforms & Softwares
  • Railways
  • Train Manufacturing
  • Transport Infrastructures

Type

  • Proof of concept/pilot testing
  • Co-development
  • Client-provider collaboration (commercial agreement)
  • Horizon Europe's project consortium

Organisation

Talgo

Corporation

Vitoria, Spain

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