Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, operating under the Single Market Programme (SMP COSME), aims to boost the resilience and competitiveness of European industrial ecosystems. It supports joint cluster initiatives to accelerate the green and digital transitions for SMEs, foster innovation, and enhance international collaboration. This grant-based program encourages cross-sectoral partnerships to address critical value chain disruptions and strategic autonomy.
Who is Funded
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program targets a broad range of entities and geographic areas across Europe and associated countries to drive industrial transformation and resilience. Eligible participants include cluster organizations, networks, and other entities dedicated to green and digital transitions, forming multi-country consortia to achieve the program's strategic objectives. The program emphasizes support for SMEs and engagement with less developed regions to ensure inclusive growth and strengthened European value chains.
What is Funded
This section details the nature of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on critical industrial ecosystems and the types of costs covered. The program supports initiatives that drive green and digital transformation, improve resilience, and foster innovation within specific sectors, with a strong emphasis on benefiting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the program lifecycle, from application submission to project implementation and financial management.
Application Procedure
This section provides a detailed guide to the application process for the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, from initial submission steps to the evaluation and award procedures. It outlines important timelines and how funding decisions are reached.
Legal Basis
This section establishes the formal framework of the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, identifying the foundational legal acts and key regulations that govern its operation and ensure transparency and compliance.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 € (per third party, unless justified)
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: 42,000,000 € (2021: 14,000,000 €; 2022: 9,000,000 €; 2023: 16,000,000 €; 2024: 3,000,000 €)
Deadline:
07.12.2021
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States, EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), and countries with ongoing SMP Association Agreement negotiations (Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina). At least one partner must be from a less advanced region of an EU Member State. Calls for third parties must have an EU dimension, with at least 10% of supported SMEs from EU regions different from partners' countries, focusing on EU-13 and less co-operated regions.
Sectors:
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, Social Enterprises, Cultural Institutions, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Textile and Apparel Industry, Transportation and Logistics, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs, Cluster organizations, Cluster networks, other organizations supporting green and digital transitions
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, 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)
Additional Partners:
No additional partners explicitly listed in the provided document, but proposals can involve associated partners who do not receive funding.
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