Cooperation with EEN

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The 'Cooperation with EEN' program, part of Horizon Europe, supports innovative companies and Seal of Excellence (SoE) holders by leveraging the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). It aims to boost European innovation ecosystems, specifically by enhancing the capacity of businesses from widening countries and women-led companies to access EIC Accelerator funding and private/public financing.

Who is Funded by Cooperation with EEN

The 'Cooperation with EEN' program focuses on strengthening the European innovation ecosystem by targeting specific groups to enhance their access to funding and support. This includes innovative companies, particularly those in widening countries and women-led businesses, as well as beneficiaries of the EIC Accelerator's Seal of Excellence.

What is Funded

The 'Cooperation with EEN' program provides support for a broad range of activities aimed at strengthening business, innovation, and partnering strategies. While it doesn't directly fund R&D projects, it enables innovative companies and Seal of Excellence holders to secure external funding for their development and commercialization efforts.

Type and Scope of Funding

The 'Cooperation with EEN' program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a total budget of €7.3 million allocated for the Coordination and Support Action (CSA). This funding is intended to enable the coordinating consortium to deliver essential services to innovative companies and EIC Seal of Excellence holders.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants to the 'Cooperation with EEN' program must adhere to strict conditions covering application submission, consortium formation, and financial and operational capacities. Key regulations include electronic submission, page limits, and robust financial checks to ensure proper fund management.

Application Procedure

The application process for 'Cooperation with EEN' is entirely electronic, requiring structured submission of administrative and technical project details. Evaluation is based on specific criteria with defined thresholds, ensuring a competitive selection for funding.

The 'Cooperation with EEN' program is founded upon robust legal and official frameworks, ensuring transparency and adherence to European Union regulations. Key documents such as the EIC Work Programme and the EU Financial Regulation provide the authoritative basis for its implementation and management.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,300,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

7,300,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries, Widening Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Financial Technology, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Innovative companies (SMEs), women innovators, Seal of Excellence holders, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) members host organisations

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Other EEN members (as subcontractors or third parties), non-EEN entities in Associated Countries where no EEN members exist, EIC, NCPs, EIT KICS.

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