Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery initiative, under the Single Market Programme (SMP) - COSME Pillar, supported joint cluster initiatives to enhance the resilience and transformation of European industrial ecosystems. This grant-based program aimed to foster green and digital transitions, improve competitiveness, and boost internationalization for SMEs across the EU and associated countries.
Who is Funded
This section summarizes the key criteria for participation, detailing which entities are eligible, the geographical areas covered, and the overarching goals of the Euroclusters program. The program is designed to support a diverse range of organizations focused on strengthening European industrial ecosystems and fostering green and digital transitions.
What is Funded
This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the Euroclusters program. It clarifies which costs are covered and the developmental stage of projects that receive support, ensuring alignment with the program's strategic goals for a resilient and transformed European economy.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial mechanisms, funding amounts, and duration parameters of the Euroclusters program. It outlines the types of financial instruments available, the co-financing rates applied to different cost categories, and the expected timeframe for supported projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the Euroclusters program. It covers application terms, consortium formation rules, budget stipulations, and other key provisions ensuring compliance and effective project implementation.
Application Procedure
This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of the Euroclusters program, from preparing and submitting proposals to understanding the evaluation and award processes. It highlights key timelines and necessary documentation for a successful application.
Legal Basis
This section outlines the primary legal and official documents that underpin the Euroclusters funding program. It identifies the foundational legislative acts and key regulations that govern its implementation, ensuring transparency and adherence to European Union policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 ", " (per third party, for financial support to SMEs)
Allocated Budget:
Total: 42,000,000 €. Annual breakdown: 14,000,000 € (2021), 9,000,000 € (2022), 16,000,000 € (2023), 3,000,000 € (2024).
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union (EU Member States), and third countries associated with the SME Pillar of the Single Market Programme (SMP) or those in ongoing negotiations for an SMP Association Agreement. These include Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Projects must involve at least one partner from a less developed region within an EU Member State.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Tourism, Creative Industries, Textile and Apparel Industry, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs, cluster organisations, cluster networks, other organisations supporting green and digital transitions, research institutions, public bodies.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Capacity Building, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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