Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program is designed to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of EU industrial ecosystems. It supports cluster organizations in fostering green and digital transformations, innovation, and internationalization among European SMEs. The initiative aims to develop interlinkages within value chains and build strategic autonomy for critical supplies and technologies.
Who is Funded
The Euroclusters program targets cluster organizations and networks across the EU and associated countries, focusing on strengthening industrial ecosystems. The main objective is to drive green and digital transitions, enhance resilience, and facilitate internationalization, with a particular emphasis on supporting SMEs.
What is Funded
The program supports projects focused on enhancing the resilience and transformation of European industrial ecosystems through various activities, including financial support for SMEs and targeted training. Supported activities must align with the objectives of the EU Industrial Strategy, promoting green and digital transitions.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Euroclusters program provides financial support primarily through grants, with a significant portion dedicated to direct funding for SMEs. The funding structure includes different co-financing rates for various cost categories, and projects are expected to have a typical duration of 36 months.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to strict guidelines regarding proposal content, consortium structure, financial management, and reporting to ensure compliance and project success. These conditions cover all aspects from application submission to the implementation and monitoring of activities.
Application Procedure
The application process for Euroclusters involves a single-stage submission with specific documentation and formatting requirements. Applications undergo a rigorous evaluation based on defined criteria, and successful projects proceed to grant agreement and payment phases.
Legal Basis
The Euroclusters program operates under a clear legal framework established by the Single Market Programme. This foundation ensures adherence to European regulations and provides a structured basis for funding and project implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 € per third party (SME)
Allocated Budget:
Total budget not specified, annual budget: 14,000,000 € in 2021, 9,000,000 € in 2022, 16,000,000 € in 2023, 3,000,000 € in 2024
Deadline:
07.12.2021
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States, and third countries associated with the Single Market Programme (SMP) or in ongoing negotiations for an SMP Association Agreement that enters into force before grant signature. Specific attention will be given to EU-13 countries and EU regions with different levels of economic development. At least one partner must be established in a less advanced region of an EU Member State.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Construction and Building Materials, Renewable Energy, 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
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Service Delivery, 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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