Capacity Building Strand 2b

Last updated: 15.7.2025
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The Capacity Building Strand 2b, part of the Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument (I3), aims to empower regional innovation ecosystems in less developed regions. This program fosters interregional collaboration to develop joint innovation projects, driving the creation of new industrial value chains and strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of EU innovation systems.

Who is Funded by Capacity Building Strand 2b

The Capacity Building Strand 2b is designed to support a diverse range of regional innovation actors across less developed regions within the EU-27, aiming to enhance their capacity for interregional collaboration and innovation.

What is Funded

This program provides grant funding for projects that advance interregional innovation, focusing on specific sectors and stages of development, while adhering to defined cost eligibility rules.

Type and Scope of Funding

The Capacity Building Strand 2b offers grant funding with specific financial limits per project, supporting collaborative initiatives across eligible regions.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific administrative, financial, and collaborative conditions, as well as broader EU regulations governing financial aid and project implementation.

Application Procedure

The application process for the Capacity Building Strand 2b involves a single-stage submission with clear guidelines for proposal preparation, evaluation, and grant award.

The Capacity Building Strand 2b is established and governed by specific EU legal acts and regulations, ensuring a clear framework for its operation and funding mechanisms.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1.500.000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

7.155.858 € (total); 500.000 € - 1.500.000 € (per project)

Deadline

Deadline:

16.03.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Less developed regions within the European Union (EU-27), defined as regions with GDP per capita less than 75% of the EU-27 average. Non-EU countries can participate but their costs are not eligible for direct funding.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Financial Technology, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Regional innovation ecosystem actors, SMEs, Business Associations, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Pilot Testing, Market Introduction, Commercialization, Planning, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

EISMEA

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