Preparatory action for setting up joint programmes among innovation ecosystems actors
This Horizon Europe program funds preparatory actions to establish joint multi-annual programs and action plans among innovation ecosystem actors. It aims to strengthen innovation ecosystem performance, capacity, and interconnection, aligning with EU-level priorities and the New European Innovation Agenda.
Who is Funded
This program targets a wide range of actors involved in innovation ecosystems across the EU and Associated Countries, fostering collaboration and inclusion to address complex societal challenges and promote sustainable, equitable innovation.
What is Funded
This program supports preparatory activities for joint multi-annual programs and action plans aimed at strengthening innovation ecosystems. Funding covers activities related to collaboration, mapping, analysis, and strategy development in line with EU priorities.
Type and Scope of Funding
This funding is provided as a lump sum grant for preparatory actions, with a maximum contribution of 500,000 € per project and an expected project duration of up to 12 months.
Conditions and Requirements
This program requires a consortium of at least three independent legal entities from both 'moderate' or 'emerging' and 'strong' or 'innovation leader' innovator regions. Applications must adhere to Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes regarding admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and award criteria.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program involves a single-stage submission through the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals are evaluated based on criteria outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, with specific timelines for evaluation and grant agreement.
Legal Basis
This program is established and governed by comprehensive legal frameworks within the Horizon Europe program, ensuring alignment with EU regulations and policies for research and innovation funding.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
6,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, with consortium requirements for participation from 'moderate' or 'emerging' innovator regions and 'strong' or 'innovation leader' innovator regions.
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Innovation Ecosystems, Start-ups, SMEs, Industry, Academia, Civil Society, Public Authorities, Research and Innovation actors.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Planning, Policy Development, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Partnerships for Regional Innovation (PRIs), European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), European Innovation Council (EIC) communities, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), clusters, Euroclusters, European university alliances, Missions, pan-European platforms (e.g., Startup Europe), public and private regional or local innovation actors (e.g., incubators and innovation hubs), financial instruments, national/regional public funds, private funds.
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