There’s just one month left for SMEs in the lighting and furniture sectors to apply for the SILEO Call for Best Company Storytelling Video Contest! This is an incredible opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to share their innovative journeys towards digital and ecological transformation with the world.

The SILEO call is open to manufacturing SMEs from eligible countries that have digital or green projects inspired by or benefiting from the initiatives of SILEO. If your company is embracing digitalization or sustainability, this is your chance to showcase your achievements and gain international recognition!

Why Should You Participate?

• Boosted visibility on an international stage: Selected videos will be highlighted across the SILEO platform, social media channels, and the European Cluster Collaboration Platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your story with a global audience.
• Credibility and recognition: Share your impactful journey at the prestigious #SalonedelMobile2025 (Milan Furniture Fair) in Milan, Italy during the SILEO Award Ceremony.
• Chance to win cash prizes: The top storytelling video will receive a € 5.000 prize.
• Travel vouchers for the SILEO Award Ceremony: SMEs applicants, ranked just below the top three cash prize winners, may also have the opportunity to receive travel vouchers (up to € 500) to support their attendance at the SILEO Award Ceremony.

Who Can Apply?

This contest is open to manufacturing SMEs in the lighting and furniture sectors from eligible countries. Companies should have innovative digital or green projects that are either inspired by or benefiting from the SILEO initiatives.

How to Apply?

The deadline to apply is December 13, 2024, at 17:00 CEST, so be sure to submit your video before time runs out! 

On the SILEO Submission Platform (https://clustersubmissionplatform.eu/eurocluster_post/sileo-open-call-s…) you can find Applicant Guidelines, supporting materials for creating effective video storytelling, and the recording and slides from the Info Webinar held on October 28, 2024.

Visit the SILEO Submission Platform for more details and to submit your application!

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance with your submission, the SILEO team is here to support you!

• ELCA European Lighting Cluster Alliance - Marta Krakowiak
• Cluster Lumière - Mary Hadidi
• Cluster de Iluminación CICAT - Andrea Padré
• Rete di Imprese Luce in Veneto - Antonella Venza
• Building Innovation Cluster - Isabella Mantello
• Cluster Mobilier Transilvan (Transylvanian Furniture Cluster) - Andreea Toma
• Cluster Legno Arredo Casa FVG - Stefania Silvestri