These services are offered through EIT Manufacturing personnel (points of contact) that are directly based in its Co-location Centers (CLCs). (Each Co-location Center caters to specific geographies (countries that are signatories to the Horizon Europe programme), and cross-CLC liaison is also possible for relevant activities.) Link: https://www.eitmanufacturing.eu/in-your-country/. The services may only be offered to companies that fit the strategic objectives of EIT Manufacturing and associated/partner manufacturing entities. Objectives include (non-exhaustive list): Competitive Manufacturing Skills & Social Sustainability, Powerful Manufacturing Innovations Ecosystems, globally competitive and resilient Manufacturing, Environmentally Sustainable Manufacturing, Manufacturing fit for the Digital age, etc. For more information, please click here: https://www.eitmanufacturing.eu/what-we-do/strategic-objectives/. EIC Beneficiary applicants should note that under the usual circumstances, the support period is expected to last 6-12 months, depending on the needs of the startups. Nevertheless, the period will be adjusted depending on the requirements of EIC Beneficiary applicants and the EIC Partner’s capacity at that moment in time, keeping in mind this Partnership Programme’s duration and timeline as well (e.g., the period will be reduced/increased). All service periods will be assessed on an individual basis.