Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery initiative, part of the Single Market Programme (SMP), aims to enhance the resilience and accelerate the green and digital transformation of EU industrial ecosystems. This competitive grant scheme provides financial support, primarily through cascade funding to SMEs, fostering innovation, internationalisation, and upskilling across various sectors.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the Euroclusters program, and its overarching objectives. It targets specific organizational types, particularly those involved in cluster development and support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), with a strong emphasis on fostering resilience and transformation across European industrial ecosystems.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding under the Euroclusters program, including the thematic areas, eligible and excluded costs, and the typical maturity stages of supported projects. The program emphasizes innovative approaches and practical implementation to drive green and digital transformations within EU industrial ecosystems.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Euroclusters program provides substantial financial support through grants, primarily utilizing a cascade funding mechanism to directly empower Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This section outlines the specific financial instruments, funding amounts, co-financing rates, and the expected duration of funded projects.
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 crucial for eligibility and successful project execution.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the process for applying to the Euroclusters program, from submission requirements to the evaluation and selection of projects. It provides guidance on preparing proposals and understanding how funding decisions are made.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the Euroclusters funding program, highlighting its legitimate framework and operational policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 €
Allocated Budget:
42,000,000 €
Deadline:
07.12.2021
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union (EU) and associated/candidate countries participating in the Single Market Programme (SMP), specifically Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Turkey, and Bosnia and Herzegovina (subject to association agreements). Specific attention to EU-13 countries and less developed regions for SME support.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Construction and Building Materials, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Tourism, Creative Industries, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, 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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