Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The 'Euroclusters for Europe's recovery' initiative, part of the Single Market Programme, aims to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of EU industrial ecosystems. It supports collaborative projects by cluster organisations to accelerate green and digital transitions, foster innovation, and enable SMEs to access global markets and improve their workforce skills.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the primary beneficiaries and strategic focus of the Euroclusters program, detailing eligibility criteria for applicants and the geographical scope of funded projects. The program aims to empower industrial ecosystems across Europe, particularly through the collaborative efforts of cluster organizations and their support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
What is Funded
This section details the scope of projects eligible for funding, including the thematic areas, types of activities, and the maturity levels of supported initiatives. The program encourages a comprehensive approach to address the dual green and digital transitions across diverse industrial landscapes.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides a clear overview of the financial mechanisms available, the specific funding amounts, co-financing requirements, and the expected duration of projects under the Euroclusters program.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific criteria that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the steps involved in submitting a proposal, the evaluation process, and how funding decisions are communicated under the Euroclusters program.
Legal Basis
This section details the foundational legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and govern the Euroclusters funding program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 € per third party (SME).
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: 42,000,000 €. Annual Budget: 14,000,000 € (2021), 9,000,000 € (2022), 16,000,000 € (2023), 3,000,000 € (2024).
Deadline:
07.12.2021
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union (EU Member States), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, 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, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Implementation, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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