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Today, the Commission is making available guidance to assist manufacturers in ramping up production of essential medical equipment and material in three areas: the production of masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE), leave-on hand cleaners and hand disinfectants and 3D printing in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.

ACTIVITY: Demonstration Project

OPENING DATE3: 1 March 2020

CLOSING DATE: 20 April 2020

The European Commission received approximately 4,000 applications for the 20 March deadline of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Pilot programme - more than double the usual amount.