Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's Recovery program, part of the Single Market Programme (SMP), fosters joint cluster initiatives to enhance the resilience and accelerate the green and digital transformation of European industrial ecosystems. It provides substantial financial support primarily to SMEs through cascade funding, aiming to strengthen value chains, drive innovation, and boost international competitiveness.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching strategic objectives, focusing on supporting European clusters and SMEs in their green and digital transitions.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, alongside clarification on cost categories and the developmental stages of supported initiatives.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides information on the financial nature of the support, including the type of instruments, funding amounts, co-financing rates, and typical project durations.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration guidelines, and financial stipulations.
Application Procedure
This section guides applicants through the process, from preparing and submitting proposals to understanding how evaluations and award decisions are made.
Legal Basis
This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and govern the funding program, providing its mandate and outlining key regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 €
Allocated Budget:
42,000,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina (countries in ongoing SMP Association Agreement negotiations). Projects must include at least one partner from a less developed region of an EU Member State. Supported SMEs can come from any EU region.
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Service Sector, Transportation and Logistics, Textile and Apparel Industry, Tourism, Other, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Renewable Energy, Energy Production and Supply, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Financial Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Creative Industries
Beneficiaries:
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), cluster organisations, cluster networks, other organisations supporting green and digital transitions
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Additional Partners:
SMEs (as third parties receiving cascade funding), business service providers, relevant national/regional authorities or other entities supporting green and digital transitions, where applicable.
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