Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) for the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform
The Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) for the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform is a pivotal initiative under Horizon Europe, designed to accelerate the transition of European cities towards climate neutrality by 2030. This program establishes a comprehensive one-stop-shop platform, offering tailored support and services to up to 150 participating cities, helping them to develop and implement Climate City Contracts and act as innovation hubs for broader urban decarbonisation.
Who is Funded by the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission?
The 'Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform' is designed to support European cities in achieving climate neutrality by 2030, fostering systemic and smart transitions. It targets urban areas committed to deep decarbonisation and provides comprehensive assistance across various stages of their journey.
What is Funded by the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission?
The 'Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform' supports projects and activities focused on urban decarbonisation and smart solutions across various sectors. The funding mechanism is a Framework Partnership Agreement, designed to provide comprehensive, long-term support rather than direct financial awards to individual projects or cities through this specific call. Instead, it enables the operation of a platform that will facilitate subsequent funding opportunities and support mechanisms.
Type and Scope of Funding for Climate-Neutral Cities
This Framework Partnership Agreement, awarded as a grant, establishes a long-term collaboration for the operation of the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform. While this specific FPA does not have a direct financial budget allocated to it for distribution to cities, its purpose is to create the operational framework and enable subsequent funding mechanisms and support services for cities until 2027.
Conditions and Requirements for the Cities Mission Platform
Applicants and partners involved in the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform must adhere to a set of general and specific conditions, including administrative, legal, and operational stipulations. Key requirements involve collaboration, alignment with EU policies, and robust governance to ensure effective program implementation.
Application Procedure for Cities Mission FPA
The application process for the Framework Partnership Agreement followed a single-stage submission procedure, now closed. The evaluation focused on established criteria to select the most suitable consortium for operating the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform.
Legal Basis of the Climate-Neutral Cities Mission
The Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform's legal foundation is rooted in several key European Union regulations and work programmes, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework under Horizon Europe.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Deadline:
26.04.2022
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), Switzerland, UnitedKingdom, Other (non-EU/non-Associated Countries with specific funding provisions)
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Green Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Scaling, Commercialization, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
EIT-KICs, C40, Eurocities, CIVITAS, POLIS, ENoLL, Covenant of Mayors Europe/Global Covenant of Mayors, European Digital Innovation Hubs, ICLEI, European Partnership for People-centric Sustainable Built Environment (Built4People), European Partnership towards Zero-emission Road Transport (2Zero), European Partnerships on Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM), Driving Urban Transitions to a sustainable future (DUT), EIT Climate-KIC, EIT InnoEnergy, EIT Urban Mobility
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