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Scaling hydrofoil production

New funding fuels breakthroughs in sustainable and smart manufacturingManufacturing NextMaterials (MNM) is once again pushing the boundaries of innovation. Two new cross-border projects have officially been awarded funding, each accelerating the shift toward smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable production of high-performance components. Both initiatives exemplify the program’s mission: empowering SMEs to scale up from prototypes to test production using smart materials and flexible technologies.Scaling hydrofoil productionThe Dutch-German collaboration between <a href="https://qcde.eu/">Qconcepts Design &amp; Engineering</a> (Doetinchem, NL) and <a href="https://www.vonderlinden.de/">M.U.H. von der Linden GmbH</a> (Wesel, DE) aims to revolutionize the hydrofoil market. By tripling production capacity and increasing the all-up craft weight from 175 kg to 600 kg, the consortium is opening the door to new markets across leisure, commercial, and specialized transport. The partners will build on proven technologies from the Flo1 platform, ensuring a low-risk, cost-efficient path to scalability.Qconcepts brings extensive expertise in lightweight, composite maritime components, while Von der Linden contributes cutting-edge composite materials and sustainable processes. Their combined knowledge strengthens the Dutch-German innovation ecosystem and reinforces hydrofoil technology as a viable solution for sustainable mobility.Cross-border innovation, backed by EuropeThese projects are part of the Manufacturing NextMaterials initiative, a key component of the Interreg VI Deutschland-Nederland program. The initiative is co-financed by the European Union, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, MWIKE NRW, MB Niedersachsen, and the provinces of Drenthe, Flevoland, Fryslân, Gelderland, Groningen, Noord-Brabant, and Overijssel.Together, we’re scaling innovation, boosting SME competitiveness, and building a smarter, greener manufacturing future.