From today until
October 2nd, the deadline for presenting an innovative project to the fifth
edition of the Business Factory Auto (BFA) initiative is open, both to the acceleration
and consolidation phases for projects with a higher degree of maturity.
The projects
interested in participating in this new call will be able to develop their
idea, specific to the automotive sector, within the framework of a consolidated
accelerator supported by the Galician Automotive Sector, where they will have
access to an important series of advantages such as financial support ( up to €
375,000 per project), a workspace, advice and training, network of contacts and
incorporation into the Galician automotive sector, led by CEAGA and with the
participation of Groupe PSA and other companies in the industry.
For this new
edition, different technologies related to digital transformation have been
defined as topics of special interest, such as sensor solutions; robotization
Pick and Place low cost; automation in defect detection; implementation of
automated systems for the movement of materials; integration of information
systems; augmented, virtual or mixed reality solutions; identification, location
and monitoring systems for interior and exterior packaging; development of
support structures (exoskeletons or similar); application of ICT to improve
energy efficiency; proposals for solid-state battery technology for the
electric vehicle or artificial intelligence solutions for the autonomous
vehicle. That is, the projects presented that cover these topics will have
priority to enter in the accelerator.
The BFA was born
in 2016 promoted by the Xunta de Galicia, the Vigo Free Zone Consortium, Groupe
PSA and CEAGA. Its objective is to promote the acceleration and consolidation
of specialized automotive projects to transform them into innovative companies
that contribute to filling the gaps in the value chain and strengthen the Galician
Automotive Sector.
After three
editions already completed and the fourth in progress, 45 new companies and
more than 252 jobs have been created, with a turnover of 33 million euros at
the end of 2019. For this 2020 forecasts estimate 357 jobs and a turnover of 70
million of euros. In addition, gaps have been filled in the value chain of the
sector, mainly related to Industry 4.0, and talent and innovation have been
attracted to our Community.
Projects
interested in participating in the fifth edition of the BFA can register on the
initiative's website, until October 2nd: http://www.bfauto.es/en/