Capacity Building Strand 2b
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.
Legal Basis
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:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
1.500.000 €
Allocated Budget:
7.155.858 € (total); 500.000 € - 1.500.000 € (per project)
Deadline:
16.03.2023
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
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:
Research and Development, Financial Technology, Other
Beneficiaries:
Regional innovation ecosystem actors, SMEs, Business Associations, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
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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