Cyber-physical systems (CPS) technologies involve the orchestration of computers, and physical and human components. Examples include smart grid and autonomous automobile systems, medical monitoring and robotics systems. Advances in CPS are resulting in systems that respond quicker and with more precision. With the potential to benefit many sectors, the EU-funded CPS4EU project will enable CPS technology providers (mainly European SMEs) to increase their growth in the international market. Its aim is to improve efficiency and productivity, enable the creation of CPS products, and promote CPS awareness and usage for all industrial sectors. Bringing together world-class research centres, SMEs and large companies, the project will develop a pan-European collaboration, facilitating knowledge exchange across all sectors in the value chain.