EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025
The EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025 provides funding to Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) within the manufacturing sector. This initiative aims to drive innovation, education, and entrepreneurial skills development, contributing significantly to the EIT Strategic Agenda and its impact framework. It supports the implementation of EIT Manufacturing’s multi-annual strategy.
Who is Funded
The EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025 focuses on entities primarily involved in Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), specifically targeting those within the manufacturing sector, higher education, research, and business. The program’s geographical scope extends across the European Union, including EU Member States and Associated Countries, aligning with the broader Horizon Europe framework. Its overarching objective is to bolster the EIT Manufacturing Strategic Agenda by fostering excellence, demonstrating significant impact, and addressing societal challenges through integrated knowledge initiatives.
What is Funded
This program supports a diverse range of activities aligned with the EIT Manufacturing Strategic Agenda 2021-2027, emphasizing innovation, education, and business creation within the manufacturing sector. It covers activities at a portfolio level and is designed to advance various stages of innovation, from basic research to market commercialization, integrating knowledge across education, research, and business. The focus is on contributing to core EIT Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through each funded activity.
Type and Scope of Funding
The EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025 provides financial support primarily in the form of grants. The overall budget allocated for KIC actions is substantial, with specific amounts designated for each year of the plan. Individual grants for EIT Manufacturing KIC Actions can reach significant figures, aiming to enable large-scale, impactful projects in manufacturing innovation.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to a comprehensive set of conditions and requirements outlined in the program's official documents. These cover aspects from proposal admissibility and eligibility criteria to financial and operational capacities, as well as specific provisions for consortium structures and data processing.
Application Procedure
The application procedure involves a single-stage submission process through the dedicated Submission System. Applicants must prepare proposals according to specified page limits and layouts. The evaluation and selection of proposals are based on detailed award criteria and thresholds, with clear processes for submission, evaluation, and subsequent grant agreement finalization.
Legal Basis
The EIT Manufacturing Business Plan 2023-2025 is established and governed by a robust legal framework, primarily rooted in the EIT Strategic Innovation Agenda 2021-2027 and operating under the comprehensive umbrella of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
118,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total estimated budget: 1,245,000,000 € (905,000,000 € for 2023, 170,000,000 € for 2024, and 170,000,000 € for 2025). Individual grants for EIT Manufacturing KIC Actions range from 100,000,000 € to 118,000,000 €.
Open Until:
31.12.2025
Award Channel:
Individual Aid
Region:
European Union (EU Member States and Associated Countries)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Information and Communication Technology, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Capacity Building, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
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