Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program aims to strengthen the resilience of EU industrial ecosystems and accelerate their twin transition towards a greener and more digital economy. It supports joint cluster initiatives designed to improve value chain interlinkages, build strategic autonomy, foster workforce upskilling, and boost access to global markets for European SMEs.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, detailing the types of organizations and geographic areas covered, along with the program's overarching objectives. The funding primarily targets cluster organizations and networks across the European Union and associated countries, aiming to drive resilience and twin transitions within various industrial ecosystems.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the Euroclusters program, along with eligible and excluded costs and the typical development stage of funded projects. The program emphasizes initiatives that drive resilience, green and digital transformation, and internationalization within industrial ecosystems.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial aspects of the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, including the nature of the financial instruments, the available funding amounts, co-financing rates, and the typical project duration.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases of the Euroclusters program. Compliance with these provisions is critical for eligibility and successful project execution.
Application Procedure
This section provides an overview of the application process for the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, from submission to the selection of successful proposals. It highlights key procedural steps and evaluation mechanisms.
Legal Basis
This section details the foundational legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and govern the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery funding program, providing the framework for its operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60.000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total: 42,000,000 € (2021: 14,000,000 €; 2022: 9,000,000 €; 2023: 16,000,000 €; 2024: 3,000,000 €)
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union Member States, as well as third countries associated with the SME Pillar of the Single Market Programme (SMP) or those in ongoing SMP Association Agreement negotiations (e.g., Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina). Consortiums must include a minimum of 3 cluster organizations or networks from at least 3 different EU Member States, with at least one partner from a less developed region of an EU Member State. At least 10% of supported SMEs must come from EU regions different from the Eurocluster partners' countries, with specific attention to EU-13 countries and regions without prior cooperation.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Green Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Other
Beneficiaries:
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Process Optimization, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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