Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery initiative, under the Single Market Programme (SMP), fosters joint cluster collaborations to bolster EU industrial ecosystems. It aims to accelerate green and digital transitions, enhance resilience in value chains, and promote international growth for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across Europe and associated countries.
Who is Funded
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program targets a diverse range of entities and geographic areas across Europe and associated countries, with a primary focus on strengthening EU industrial ecosystems and supporting SMEs. The program's core objective is to drive resilience and foster green and digital transformation.
What is Funded
The Euroclusters program supports a variety of projects and activities designed to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of EU industrial ecosystems. Funding mechanisms are structured to channel significant support directly to SMEs, covering costs related to innovation, digital and green transitions, and internationalization.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Euroclusters program offers financial support in the form of grants, with a significant portion dedicated to cascade funding for SMEs. The funding structure includes specific rates for different cost categories and outlines expected project durations.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries of the Euroclusters program must adhere to specific conditions and requirements concerning application submission, consortium formation, budget management, and overall project implementation. These provisions ensure fair procedures, effective collaboration, and responsible use of funds.
Application Procedure
The application process for Euroclusters involves a single-stage submission with clear guidelines for document preparation and evaluation. Successful proposals are selected based on their adherence to call criteria and expected impact.
Legal Basis
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program is grounded in a robust legal framework, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational aspects. Key documents include foundational acts and specific regulations that govern funding and implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 €
Allocated Budget:
42,000,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
European Union, including EU Member States, and associated countries from the Single Market Programme (SMP) like Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, provided association agreements are in force before grant signature.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Construction and Building Materials, Textile and Apparel Industry, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Financial Technology, Creative Industries, Tourism, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) across various industrial ecosystems within the EU and associated countries, and cluster organizations.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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