SME 5.0 Toolkit

This Online SME5.0 Toolkit provides the key instruments developed within the SME 5.0 project to guide companies in advancing toward intelligent, sustainable and human-centred manufacturing.

The toolkit includes the Industry 5.0 Assessment, the SME5.0 Rollout Blueprint and the complete set of Implementation Guidelines across all three thematic areas.

Coming in 2026

This toolkit is currently under development and will be fully available in 2026.

Industry 5.0 Assessment

The Industry 5.0 Assessment Tool enables SMEs to evaluate their maturity across the three core dimensions of Industry 5.0. It offers a structured way to determine the current state, reveal key strengths and gaps and define measures for targeted improvement. The results help SMEs understand their position and clarify which actions should take priority to progress toward Industry 5.0 readiness.

Assessment

SME 5.0 Rollout Blueprint

The SME5.0 Rollout Blueprint provides a clear, phased roadmap for implementing Industry 5.0 in SMEs. It outlines the key steps and decision points needed to move from awareness to deployment, helping organisations structure their transformation, align stakeholders and keep implementation on track.

Blueprint

Implementation Guidelines

The Implementation Guidelines provide clear, actionable instructions for each subcategory within the three SME5.0 thematic areas. They break down the implementation process into practical steps, helping SMEs translate strategic goals into concrete actions. Each guideline is paired with a best-practice example that demonstrates real-world application and supports organisations in adopting and operationalising Industry 5.0 principles.

Intelligent
SME Factory

Artificial Intelligence

Guideline Best Practice

Bio-Intelligent SME Factory

Guideline Best Practice

Intelligent SME Factory

Guideline Best Practice
Sustainable
SME Factory

Environmental Sus.

Guideline Best Practice

Resilience

Guideline Best Practice

Ethics and Stakeholder Value

Guideline Best Practice
Human-centered
SME Factory

Future Work in SMEs

Guideline Best Practice

Inclusiveness and Diversity

Guideline Best Practice

Empowering Workers

Guideline Best Practice