Applications are welcome from any European actor (EU + UK+ EFTA + Türkiye) in the machine tool industry, such as organisations, SMEs or Large Corporations, research and/or training centres, and funded projects consortia. Please note that applications from organisations represented on the judging panel are not eligible to enter the MTI Awards competition.

Awards will be presented in the following categories:
• MTI Awards (i.e. best solution overall) 

Sub-categories:
• Green Impact Award (i.e. projects that recognise solutions that demonstrate outstanding sustainability potential, focusing on their ability to reduce CO2 emissions, minimise material use and significantly contribute to a greener future)
• SME Excellence Award (i.e. projects that recognise the best solutions presented by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting their innovative contributions in various fields)

• Project Specifications: Outline features, functionality, and performance criteria that the project should meet. (10 points)
• Uniqueness of proposal: Evaluate the originality and innovation of the organisation’s proposal. (5 points)
• Contribution to the European Industry: Explain the potential impact of the proposed innovation on the European manufacturing sector and the machine tool industry. (5 points).
• Environmental impact: Outline the key impacts of the entire innovation project lifecycle in terms of long-term success and contribution to a sustainable future. (10 points).

The applications will be evaluated by the jury, which will award a score based on 4 criteria out of a maximum of 30 points.

Note: All projects must be submitted in English, no later than 2 September 2024.

Step 1: Download the PowerPoint template and fill in all slides with the required information.

Step 2: Complete the application form and attach the slides you completed in step 1 to it.

Applications for the awards will be open from 11 March to 2 September 2024.