Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The 'Euroclusters for Europe's recovery' initiative, under the Single Market Programme (SMP), is a vital EU funding opportunity designed to enhance the resilience and accelerate the green and digital transformation of European industrial ecosystems. It uniquely supports Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by channeling significant financial assistance through joint cluster initiatives, fostering innovation, and boosting internationalization.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. Funding is primarily directed towards consortia of cluster organizations and other entities supporting green and digital transitions across EU Member States and selected associated countries, aiming to strengthen industrial ecosystems.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, outlining supported costs and the typical development stage of projects. The program supports initiatives focused on industrial ecosystems, encouraging innovation, digital and green transitions, and internationalisation within specific cost categories.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial mechanisms and limits, including the types of financial instruments available, the funding amounts and rates, and the expected duration of supported projects. A key feature is the significant allocation of funds directly to SMEs through cascade funding, alongside general grant support for consortium activities.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation, including stringent consortium and budget stipulations.
Application Procedure
This section details the application submission process, including required documents and the evaluation methodology, ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection of Eurocluster initiatives.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and policy documents that authorize and govern the "Euroclusters for Europe's recovery" funding program, providing the framework for its implementation and operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 €
Allocated Budget:
42,000,000 €
Deadline:
07.12.2021
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
European Union (EU Member States); associated third countries to the SME Pillar of the Single Market Programme (SMP) or third countries in ongoing negotiations for an SMP Association Agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina). Requires at least one partner from a less advanced region of an EU Member State.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Textile and Apparel Industry, 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, Pharmaceutical Industry, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs, Cluster Organisations, Single Market Programme (SMP) Cluster Networks, other organisations supporting green and digital transitions and EU resilience
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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