EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation
The EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program aims to significantly enhance the impact of the EIT Community within the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) area and other priority regions, particularly the Western Balkans. This initiative is designed to foster regional development by strengthening the presence and integration of EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), exploring synergies with local innovation ecosystems, and building capacity to boost competitiveness and innovation.
Who is Funded
The EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program is designed to fund a broad spectrum of entities across a wide geographic area, with a core objective of maximizing the EIT Community's impact on regional innovation and development. Eligible participants include businesses, public bodies, research organizations, and educational institutions primarily located within the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) area and other priority regions, including the Western Balkans.
What is Funded
The EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program provides funding for a variety of project types and thematic areas aimed at fostering innovation and regional development. Support is extended across various stages of project maturity, from capacity building and planning to pilot testing and market introduction. The program focuses on sectors critical to regional economic and social growth.
Type and Scope of Funding
The EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program primarily offers financial support in the form of grants, with individual contributions for this specific action ranging between €4,000,000 and €6,700,000. This is part of a larger Horizon Europe call with a substantial overall budget.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants for the EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program must adhere to specific conditions and requirements regarding application procedures, consortium formation, and other operational provisions. These stipulations ensure proper project execution and alignment with EIT Community objectives.
Application Procedure
The application process for the EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program follows a structured flow, including specific submission procedures and an evaluation process based on defined award criteria. Applicants are advised to prepare all necessary documents according to established guidelines and adhere to the indicated timelines.
Legal Basis
The EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program is legally grounded within the broader framework of European Union funding initiatives, primarily operating under Horizon Europe. Its legitimacy and operational guidelines are derived from a series of foundational documents and comprehensive regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
6,700,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: between 4,000,000 € and 6,700,000 €.
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Regions and countries eligible under the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) and other priority countries and regions, specifically including all Western Balkan countries.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Service Sector, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Product Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Service Delivery, Planning, Awareness Campaigns
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), European Commission
Managed By:
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
Additional Partners:
Diverse partners from various countries, including higher education establishments (e.g., University of Jaén, Spain; Istanbul Atlas University, Turkey), SMEs (e.g., SYNYO GmbH, Austria; WANSDRONK BV, Netherlands; ACCENT PRO 2000 s.r.l., Romania), public organizations (e.g., UAT Municipiul Roman, Romania; Antalya Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, Turkey), NGOs (e.g., People in Focus, Albania; ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA, Romania), and research organizations (e.g., Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research and Education CYCERE, Cyprus; Earth Observation Institute, Western Balkans).
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