Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery initiative is a European Union funding program designed to bolster the resilience and accelerate the green and digital transformation of EU industrial ecosystems. It supports collaborations among cluster organisations to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate disruptions, innovate, internationalise, and enhance their workforce skills. This program is a key component of the broader Single Market Programme, aiming to strengthen Europe's competitiveness.
Who is Funded
The Euroclusters funding program targets specific types of organizations and geographical areas to achieve its overarching objectives of economic recovery and strategic transformation. It focuses on strengthening the European Single Market through collaborative efforts and aims to improve the competitiveness and resilience of key industrial ecosystems.
What is Funded
The Euroclusters program strategically funds projects and activities that drive innovation, enhance environmental sustainability, and promote digital transformation across various industrial sectors. It supports a range of initiatives from developing new products and services to implementing advanced technologies and fostering workforce skill development, ensuring a comprehensive approach to European recovery and resilience.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial mechanisms, funding levels, and typical project timelines associated with the Euroclusters program. It clarifies the type of financial assistance available, the extent of financial support per project, and the expected duration for funded initiatives, ensuring applicants understand the financial and temporal framework.
Conditions and Requirements
To ensure compliance and effective implementation, the Euroclusters program sets out specific conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries. These cover aspects of proposal submission, consortium formation, financial management, and adherence to broader EU policies.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Euroclusters program follows a structured flow, involving specific documentation and a competitive evaluation. Understanding these procedural details is crucial for successful participation.
Legal Basis
The Euroclusters program operates under a clear legal framework established by key European Union regulations and policies, ensuring transparency and accountability in its implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Maximum of 60,000 € per third party (SME)
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: 42,000,000 €. Annual Budget: 2021: 14,000,000 €, 2022: 9,000,000 €, 2023: 16,000,000 €, 2024: 3,000,000 €
Open Until:
2027-12-31
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States and countries associated to the SME Pillar of the Single Market Programme (SMP), or third countries in ongoing negotiations for an SMP Association Agreement which enters into force before grant signature. Special attention is given to EU-13 countries and regions with different levels of economic development.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Healthcare, Research and Development, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs
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 (via Single Market Programme)
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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