EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025
The EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025 is a strategic funding initiative under Horizon Europe, specifically designed for Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs). It aims to foster excellence in manufacturing, drive impactful innovation, and integrate education, business creation, and regional innovation schemes. This program seeks to contribute significantly to the EIT Manufacturing Strategic Agenda and the broader EIT Impact Framework.
Who is Funded
The EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025 supports Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), entities engaged in cross-KIC activities, and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with the overarching aim of advancing manufacturing excellence and fostering innovation across Europe. The program specifically targets organizations focused on integrating education, innovation, and business creation to address key societal challenges within the manufacturing sector.
What is Funded
This program funds activities that are integral to the EIT Manufacturing Strategic Agenda, spanning education, innovation, and business creation. The focus is on projects that advance manufacturing processes, foster new types of innovation, and enhance entrepreneurial skills within the sector. While specific cost categories are detailed in guiding documents, projects typically cover various stages from applied research to market introduction.
Type and Scope of Funding
The EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025 provides funding primarily in the form of grants. Individual grants for the EIT Manufacturing KIC are substantial, ranging from 100 million to 118 million Euros, intended to cover the activities outlined in the KIC's business plan over a multi-year period.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries under the EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025 must adhere to a comprehensive set of conditions and requirements governing admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and operational implementation. These stipulations ensure adherence to EU regulations, including those on state aid, and cover aspects from proposal submission to grant management and data processing.
Application Procedure
The application process for the EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025 involved a single-stage submission procedure. Proposals were evaluated based on specific award criteria, with clear timelines set for evaluation and the subsequent grant agreement process. Although the call is now closed, future similar opportunities would follow comparable structured evaluation and selection mechanisms.
Legal Basis
The EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025 operates under a robust legal framework, drawing its authority from key European Union regulations and strategic documents that govern innovation, research, and higher education initiatives. This includes foundational acts establishing the broader Horizon Europe program and specific mandates for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
118,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Between 100,000,000 € and 118,000,000 € per grant
Deadline:
28.09.2022
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (EU Member States and Associated Countries), and potentially specific third countries as outlined in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Sectors:
Other, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Organizations within the manufacturing sector, including those focused on education, innovation, and business creation.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Commercialization, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (through the European Institute of Innovation and Technology - EIT)
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