Expression of Interest for External Evaluators
Join the AID4SME pool of external evaluators to evaluate the applications for our Open Call 1!
About AID4SME Open Calls
The AID4SME project aims to provide SMEs and Start-ups a Community of Practice for developing combined AI and data solutions for large-scale industrial resource challenges and bringing them to the market.
In line with the call text, the project will organise two competitive calls to select and contract SMEs and Start-ups and their solutions to address AI and data challenges. Those solutions will solve large resource optimization challenges of industries that have a high impact on the Green Deal objectives.
The goal is to achieve a widespread deployment of the solutions developed by the SMEs and Start-ups, to increase the industry competitiveness, and environmental and resources sustainability.
Currently Running:
OPEN CALL 1
About the EoI for external evaluators
The selection process of the external experts will be made through an open and competitive process to ensure independence and transparency in evaluating the applications of the AID4SME open calls.
Selected evaluators will be invited to join the AID4SME pool of external evaluators.
Depending on the number of the received proposals in the AID4SME open calls, a number of experts from the pool will be contracted for each open call.
Expert fee
Evaluators will be reimbursed for their time and effort based on the number of applications evaluated (minimum number to be agreed), with each application corresponding to a value of up to €450/day.
Note: Evaluators are expected to assess a minimum of 8 proposals, with an estimated average completion time of 3 days. These figures are approximations; the actual number of proposals assigned for evaluation will be proportionate to the total applications received for the open call.
Required services
The AID4SME evaluation and selection process involves:
- Analysing proposals
- Participating in consensus meetings
- Drafting and validating evaluation reports
- Revise appeals (if any) and provide expert feedback and justification
We are looking for experienced experts in various fields of expertise, such as:
- Mechanic or Mechatronic engineering (structural dynamics, process, production, automation, battery dismantling for recycling, control, robotics)
- Electrical engineering (optimization, energy management, electrical grids)
- Digital Twins, AI and data technologies (modelling, data acquisition and signal processing – including image processing, ML) for product/process mechatronics, automation and quality assurance
Applicants with 10+ years of experience in the specific field/subject area of claimed expertise will be given preference. Holding a PhD in (mechanical/electrical/computer science) engineering is a plus.
What are the benefits of becoming an AID4SME external evaluator?
- Play an active role in the European transition towards the development and adoption of AI and data technologies in industry
- Understand the current challenges faced by SMEs and startups
- Collaborate with other international reviewers as well as with an international Horizon Europe consortium
- Daily remuneration for the work
Interested?
Apply here!
Deadlines
22 July 2025
Opening
05 August 2025
Submission deadline (17:00 CET)
