European Technological and Social Innovation Factory (RIA)
The European Technological and Social Innovation Factory program, under Horizon Europe, empowers businesses and society to collaborate on innovative solutions. This initiative fosters resilience and sustainability in European industries by integrating technological and social advancements. It aims to generate new markets and business models through inclusive entrepreneurship and strategically tackle vulnerabilities in key value chains.
Who is Funded
The European Technological and Social Innovation Factory (RIA) program is designed to fund a diverse range of organizations and individuals across EU Member States and Associated Countries. The primary aim is to strengthen European industries through a combination of technological and social innovation, fostering resilience and sustainability. The program seeks to create an inclusive environment for entrepreneurship that delivers positive social impact and drives new market opportunities.
What is Funded
This program supports projects focused on enhancing industrial leadership and resilience across key strategic value chains by fostering technological and social innovation. It addresses critical areas such as raw materials, advanced materials, circular value chains, and the digital transformation of businesses, particularly SMEs and start-ups. All funded activities must align with principles of sustainability and contribute to broader EU environmental goals.
Type and Scope of Funding
The European Technological and Social Innovation Factory (RIA) provides financial support in the form of grants, with a substantial indicative budget for the topic. This funding is designed to advance innovative ideas into market-ready solutions, emphasizing significant direct financial awards to promising entries.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants to the European Technological and Social Innovation Factory (RIA) must adhere to strict conditions and requirements across various stages, from application submission to project implementation. These include specific eligibility criteria, mandatory consortium structures, and adherence to financial and ethical principles. Key rules ensure proper governance, impactful outcomes, and strategic alignment with EU priorities.
Application Procedure
The application process for the European Technological and Social Innovation Factory (RIA) follows a single-stage submission procedure. Applications are evaluated based on defined award criteria, with evaluation results communicated to applicants. Grant agreements are then prepared for successful proposals, leading to the public announcement of selected projects.
Legal Basis
The European Technological and Social Innovation Factory (RIA) program is fundamentally rooted in the comprehensive legal and regulatory framework of Horizon Europe. Its operation is governed by specific work programs and general annexes, ensuring compliance with broader EU financial regulations and guidelines for grant management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
5,000,000 € (for the topic). Within projects, approximately 100,000 € is awarded to selected ideas.
Allocated Budget:
The indicative budget for the topic HORIZON-CL4-2021-RESILIENCE-01-31 is 5,000,000 €.
Deadline:
23.09.2021
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries. Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may also be eligible if specific provisions are made as detailed in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Social Enterprises, Other
Beneficiaries:
Civil society, start-ups, SMEs, mid-caps, large corporations, academia, public authorities, philanthropists, impact financiers, social innovators, social entrepreneurs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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