Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery initiative, under the Single Market Programme (SMP), aims to empower European industrial ecosystems by fostering collaboration among cluster organizations. It provides financial support to drive the green and digital transformation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), enhance their resilience, and boost their international competitiveness for a robust European recovery.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the types of entities eligible for funding under the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery call, specifying consortium requirements, geographic scope, and the overarching strategic objectives aimed at strengthening European industrial ecosystems and SMEs.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the Euroclusters program, along with guidelines on covered costs and the typical development stages of supported initiatives.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial mechanisms of the Euroclusters program, detailing the type of financial support, specific funding amounts, co-financing requirements, and the expected duration of projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the key rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for both the application process and the implementation of funded projects under the Euroclusters program.
Application Procedure
This section provides an overview of the application process for the Euroclusters program, including submission guidelines and details on the evaluation and selection of proposals.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the core legal and official documents that underpin the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery funding program, establishing its mandate and outlining the key regulations that govern its implementation and management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Maximum of 60,000 € for financial support provided to each third party (SME). No explicit maximum funding amount per project is stated, but around 30 projects are expected to be funded from the total allocated budget.
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: 42,000,000 €. Annual breakdown: 14,000,000 € (2021), 9,000,000 € (2022), 16,000,000 € (2023), 3,000,000 € (2024).
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union Member States. Additionally, associated countries to the Single Market Programme (SMP) such as Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway are eligible. Third countries with ongoing SMP association negotiations at the call deadline (e.g., Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina) are also eligible if the agreement enters into force before grant signature. Projects must include partners from at least three different EU Member States, with one partner from a less developed EU region.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Green Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Tourism, Creative Industries, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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