The Call for Experiments in the ESMERA project has been extended until November 9th, 6 p.m. CET. SMEs developing robotic technologies can still apply for providing solutions to predefined challenges from Energy, Manufacturing, Construction and Agri-Food. The challenge winners will receive direct financial support by the European Commission of up to 200.000 euros each. Furthermore, four robotics Competence Centers open their doors and offer help and expertise to SMEs bridging the gap between research and industry. And three facilitators provide mentoring and support in developing business cases and managing the complete chain from idea to market