Euroclusters for Europe's recovery

Last updated: 21.7.2025
Grant

The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program aims to empower European industrial ecosystems and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by fostering resilience and accelerating green and digital transformations. This initiative funds cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary, and trans-European Euroclusters to drive Europe's recovery efforts. A significant portion of the funding is cascaded directly to SMEs to support their transformative projects.

Who is Funded

This section provides comprehensive details on the eligibility criteria for funding, outlining who can apply, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives for fostering Europe's recovery and industrial resilience.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program. It also clarifies eligible costs and the typical developmental stage of supported projects.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial framework of the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, including the types of financial support available, the specific funding amounts and rates, and the expected duration of funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers various stipulations, including consortium requirements and financial guidelines.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, from the submission process to the evaluation and award channels, including key timelines and reporting obligations.

This section outlines the authoritative documents and legal frameworks that underpin and govern the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, establishing its mandate and operational guidelines.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

60,000 € per third party (SME)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total Budget: 42,000,000 € (14,000,000 € in 2021, 9,000,000 € in 2022, 16,000,000 € in 2023, 3,000,000 € in 2024)

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Cascade Funding

Region

Region:

European Union (EU Member States), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and third countries with ongoing SMP Association Agreement negotiations (Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina) if the agreement enters into force before grant signature.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Renewable Energy, Construction and Building Materials, Healthcare, Tourism, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

SMEs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

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