JEWEL – your accelerator to Net-Zero Manufacturing
European manufacturing is facing a profound transformation. Rising energy costs, climate targets, and increasing market pressure demand new ways of producing, innovating, and competing.
JEWEL is a European initiative created to support manufacturing companies develop and adopt net-zero technologies, accelarating their transition toward low-carbon production. It connects industry, technology providers, and research partners to turn ambitious sustainability goals into practical, achievable actions.
Our mission is simple:
to help manufacturing companies become more efficient, more resilient, and fully prepared for a Net-Zero future thanks to direct financing and targeted services.
JEWEL Focus Areas
JEWEL is structured around clearly defined industrial ecosystems and key Net-Zero Technologies. Together, they form the core focus of the project and guide all innovation, collaboration, and support activities.
3 Key Ecosystems
Automotive, Mobility & Transport
Supporting innovation across vehicle manufacturing, mobility systems, and transport-related industrial value chains.
Energy-Intensive Industries
Enabling decarbonisation and efficiency improvements in sectors with high energy demand and emissions.
Aerospace & Defence
Advancing low-carbon technologies and manufacturing solutions for aerospace and defence applications.
4 Key Net-Zero Technologies
Battery & Energy Storage
Technologies supporting energy storage solutions essential for industrial decarbonisation.
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
Development and deployment of hydrogen-based technologies for clean industrial applications.
Electricity Grid
Innovations enhancing grid integration, flexibility, and electrification of industrial processes.
Transformative Industrial Technologies
Breakthrough technologies enabling industrial decarbonisation, including renewable energy integration.
JEWEL – Our Service Offer
JEWEL supports manufacturing SMEs in their transition towards Net-Zero by combining practical knowledge, expert guidance and targeted financial support.
Knowledge
- Overview of key Net-Zero technologies
- Examples already working in European factories
- Expert-led workshops and hands-on training
- Introduction to carbon-footprint assessments
Support
- One-to-one support to develop ideas and deal with NZT
- Matching with tech providers, industrial companies and experts
- Guidance on project planning and financing
Funding
- Nearly €2 million in direct support for SMEs
- Development of prototypes and pilot solutions
- Testing and demonstration of new technologies
- Modernisation of production processes
Results for Your Company
Your Journey with JEWEL
A clear, step-by-step path that helps your company move from inspiration to implementation, with expert guidance and financial support along the way.
Discover
Join webinars, workshops, and explore practical materials introducing Net-Zero technologies and real industrial use cases.
Engage
Receive expert support, discuss your challenges, and identify the most suitable technologies for your company.
Collaborate
Work with partners and shape your idea into a solid concept with JEWEL guidance.
Apply for Funding
Submit your proposal to one of JEWEL’s funding calls and access direct financial support.
Implement
Pilot, test, and adopt solutions that improve efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability.
Resources
This section will provide access to JEWEL knowledge resources, including reports, guidelines, white papers and other materials supporting SMEs in green and net-zero manufacturing.
White Papers
In-depth analyses and strategic insights on green manufacturing and European innovation ecosystems.
Reports & Studies
Market studies, policy insights and project results produced by the JEWEL consortium.
Guidelines & Toolkits
Practical documents helping SMEs navigate funding, innovation and net-zero transition.
JEWEL - A Strong European Consortium
JEWEL brings together experienced European clusters and innovation organisations, combining industrial expertise, cross-sector cooperation and regional impact to support manufacturing companies on their Net-Zero journey.
JEWEL Ambassadors Network
The JEWEL Ambassadors Network showcases experts supporting SMEs, sharing experience and connecting the European net-zero manufacturing community.
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Webinars
- Overview of European funding opportunities for innovation projects
- Upcoming cascading grants with a focus on new Eurocluster projects
- Pitches from participating European companies
News
Contact us
Sophie Schmitz
sophie.schmitz@polemecatech.be
+32 (0) 478 44 45 98
Thibaud Van Rooden
thibaud.vanrooden@polemecatech.be
+32 (0) 487 52 53 34
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.