Euroclusters for Europe's recovery

Last updated: 21.7.2025
Grant

Euroclusters for Europe's recovery is a competitive grant initiative under the Single Market Programme (SMP) aiming to bolster EU industrial ecosystems' resilience, accelerate green and digital transitions for SMEs, and foster internationalization. It supports joint cluster initiatives to drive innovation and address critical value chain disruptions across Europe.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. It outlines who can apply, where projects must be implemented, and what the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded

This section provides comprehensive details on the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, outlining supported activities, cost categories, and the typical developmental stage of projects.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial mechanisms, funding levels, and typical project timelines associated with the Euroclusters program. It clarifies how financial support is structured and managed.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration guidelines, and financial stipulations.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the essential steps of the application process, from preparation and submission to evaluation and decision notification.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern the Euroclusters funding program, highlighting its primary authorization and key regulatory frameworks.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 60.000 € per third party (SME) through cascade funding.

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total budget for this call is 42,000,000 € (14,000,000 € in 2021, 9,000,000 € in 2022, 16,000,000 € in 2023, and 3,000,000 € in 2024).

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States and associated third countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina).

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Tourism, Construction and Building Materials, Software Development, Financial Technology, Other, Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Textile and Apparel Industry

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Cluster organizations, SMEs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

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