EU-Ukraine Cluster Partnership Programme
The EU-Ukraine Cluster Partnership Programme, part of the Single Market Programme (SMP COSME), aims to integrate Ukrainian businesses into EU value chains and foster robust cooperation between European and Ukrainian clusters. This initiative provides grants to strengthen economic ties, enhance cluster capacity-building, and professionalize support services for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in both regions.
Who is Funded
This program specifically targets organizations that foster business integration and economic growth through collaborative cluster development. It defines precise eligibility criteria for applicants and outlines the geographical scope for project implementation, aiming to strengthen the overall economic ecosystem between the EU and Ukraine.
What is Funded
The program supports initiatives aimed at strengthening cluster organizations and facilitating cross-border collaboration between EU and Ukrainian businesses. Funded activities focus on improving support services for SMEs, developing strategic partnerships, and adapting skills to industrial changes, ensuring a tangible impact on economic growth and innovation.
Type and Scope of Funding
The EU-Ukraine Cluster Partnership Programme provides significant grant funding to support collaborative initiatives. While a total budget is specified, individual project funding limits are not detailed in the available information.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to strict consortium composition rules and specific application guidelines to ensure eligibility. The program emphasizes collaborative efforts and detailed financial reporting, particularly concerning travel and subsistence costs.
Application Procedure
The application process requires careful preparation and submission of comprehensive documents by the consortium. The evaluation of proposals follows specific criteria and processes detailed in the official call documentation, with decisions communicated according to an indicative timetable.
Legal Basis
The EU-Ukraine Cluster Partnership Programme operates under a robust legal framework established by the European Union to ensure transparency and accountability in its funding activities.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
3.000.000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union Member States, Ukraine, Turkey. Entities from Georgia are conditionally eligible upon the entry into force of an SMP Association Agreement before grant signature.
Sectors:
Green Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Cluster organizations, business network organizations, SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation, Capacity Building, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Additional Partners:
GND ADVISORY (sustainability-focused capability provider), CSI CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION LTD (R&D and capacity building), King Danylo University (higher education institution), Ivano-Frankivsk IT cluster (IT sector development), Agriventures (agri-food and biotech cluster)
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