EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach
This programme, EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach, aims to amplify the global impact of the EIT Community by expanding the operations of its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) beyond Europe. It focuses on strengthening innovation ecosystems through internationalisation, market access, and financial sustainability, while fostering synergies between European innovation and key strategic outreach locations worldwide.
Who is Funded
This section details the entities eligible for funding, focusing on Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) and their partners, and outlines the program's objectives to enhance global innovation outreach. It covers the geographical areas where these activities are expected to make an impact.
What is Funded
This section clarifies the types of activities and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on international outreach, innovation ecosystem development, and support for European innovators. It also specifies the project stages that are targeted.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial details of the EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach programme, including the type of financial support, the funding amounts available, and the expected duration of funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the essential conditions and requirements for applying to and participating in the EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program. It covers admissibility, eligibility, financial and operational capacities, and specific regulations governing the grants.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the process for submitting proposals and the subsequent evaluation and selection procedures for the EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and policy documents governing the EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program, ensuring its mandate and operational framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
7,500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
75,000,000 € (overall Cross-KIC Fund, up to 7% for Cross-KIC activities), 4,000,000 € to 7,500,000 € (for this specific grant)
Open Until:
31.12.2025
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), countries associated with Horizon Europe; specifically targets existing EIT Community Hubs in USA (Silicon Valley), United Kingdom (London), Israel (Tel Aviv), and other potential strategic outreach locations globally.
Sectors:
Other
Beneficiaries:
Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), Start-up companies, Startups, SMEs, Higher Education Institutions, Research Organisations, Innovators, Entrepreneurs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Planning, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Multi-Country
Funding Body:
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), European Commission (Horizon Europe Framework Programme)
Managed By:
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
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