Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This program, "Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU", part of the Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument (I3), aims to accelerate the deployment of new or improved products, processes, and services within the manufacturing industry. It specifically supports interregional innovation investments for the uptake of advanced manufacturing solutions, fostering digitalization and a shift towards environmentally sustainable production with a zero-pollution ambition.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities and regions eligible for funding under the Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU program, emphasizing its objective to foster advanced manufacturing through interregional cooperation and sustainable development across European regions.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, focusing on advanced manufacturing, digital and green transitions, and the lifecycle stages of supported innovations.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the grant type, funding rates, and conditions for financial support, including specific considerations for project budgeting and collaboration.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details critical legal, administrative, and financial conditions for participation, focusing on application requirements, consortium dynamics, and cost eligibility.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the process for submitting applications and the methods used for evaluating proposals and notifying applicants of funding decisions.

This section identifies the primary legal and official documents that underpin the Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Total call budget: 76,558,577 €. No specific maximum funding amount per project is specified.

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total budget: 76,558,577 € (39,795,300 € for 2021 and 36,763,277 € for 2022)

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union member states and regions at NUTS 2 or 3 level, with a focus on interregional collaboration and supporting less developed regions (GDP per capita less than 75% of EU-27 average).

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Tourism, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Manufacturing industry, SMEs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Commercialization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

EISMEA

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