Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This EU funding program, "Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU", aimed to accelerate the deployment of new green and digital technologies within Europe's manufacturing sector. It specifically supported interregional innovation investments to foster the growth, efficiency, and sustainability of the EU industry, including reinforcing European value chains.

Who Was Funded

This section provides an overview of who was eligible for funding under the Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU program, detailing the target groups, the geographical scope, and the overarching objectives it aimed to achieve.

What Was Funded

This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that were eligible for funding under the Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU program, along with details on covered costs and the typical developmental stage of supported projects.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature and extent of financial support provided by the Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU program, including the type of funding instrument and the applicable funding rates.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries needed to meet for the Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU program, covering application terms, collaboration rules, and budgetary stipulations.

Application Procedure

This section details the procedural steps for applying to the Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU program, from submission to evaluation, and how funding decisions were communicated.

This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that established and governed the Innovation investments Strand 1 - MANU funding program, providing its authoritative basis.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

70% of eligible costs

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total Budget: 76,558,577 €. Annual Budget: 39,795,300 € (2021), 36,763,277 € (2022). This budget is for the entire 'Innovation investments Strand 1' call, covering MANU, GREEN, and DIGIT topics.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union (regions within EU Member States), with a focus on interregional innovation investments and strengthening less developed regions.

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Manufacturing sector, industries adopting green and digital technologies, SMEs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

EISMEA

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