Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, part of the Single Market Programme (SMP), aimed to bolster the resilience and accelerate the green and digital transformation of EU industrial ecosystems. This initiative provided grants to foster collaboration among clusters, enabling them to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in innovation, internationalisation, and upskilling.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its primary strategic objectives. It specifies who can apply, where projects can be implemented, and what the overall goals are for Europe's industrial recovery.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the Euroclusters program. It also clarifies which costs are covered and highlights the typical developmental stages of supported projects.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides essential details about the financial aspects of the Euroclusters program, including the types of financial support available, the funding amounts, and typical project durations.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the crucial rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers various stipulations, from consortium formation to budget management and reporting.
Application Procedure
This section guides potential applicants through the process of preparing and submitting their proposals for the Euroclusters program. It covers the necessary steps for application, the evaluation process, and how funding decisions are communicated.
Legal Basis
This section delineates the foundational legal instruments and policies that establish and govern the Euroclusters program, ensuring its operational and financial legitimacy.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Maximum 60.000 € per third party (SME) for financial support.
Allocated Budget:
Total: 42.000.000 €. Annual: 3.000.000 € in 2024, 16.000.000 € in 2023, 9.000.000 € in 2022, 14.000.000 € in 2021.
Deadline:
07.12.2021
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
The program covers EU Member States, as well as third countries associated with the SME Pillar of the Single Market Programme (SMP) or those in ongoing negotiations for an SMP Association Agreement (e.g., Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina). Calls for SMEs must have an EU dimension, with specific attention to engaging actors from EU-13 countries and regions with different levels of economic development, and at least 10% of supported SMEs must originate from EU regions different from the Eurocluster partners' countries.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Green Technology, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Construction and Building Materials, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Tourism, Creative Industries, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Textile and Apparel Industry, Transportation and Logistics, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Capacity Building, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Awareness Campaigns, 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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