Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery initiative is a key EU funding program designed to strengthen industrial ecosystems and support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. It uniquely leverages cluster organisations to drive green and digital transitions, enhance resilience in value chains, and promote international growth, ensuring a robust recovery for the European economy.
Who is Funded by Euroclusters
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery initiative targets a diverse range of organisations across the European Union and associated countries, with a primary focus on strengthening industrial ecosystems and fostering a resilient, green, and digital economy. The program emphasizes collaborative efforts among eligible entities to achieve strategic objectives and support SMEs.
What is Funded by Euroclusters
This program provides funding for projects that actively contribute to the resilience and transformation of European industrial ecosystems, focusing on specific thematic areas and innovative solutions. It supports activities that lead to tangible outcomes for SMEs and the broader economy, with clear guidelines on eligible activities and costs.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Euroclusters program offers financial support primarily through grants, with a significant portion dedicated to direct financial aid for SMEs. The funding structure includes specific rates for different cost categories and defines typical project durations.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants to the Euroclusters program must adhere to specific conditions regarding application submission, consortium formation, budget allocation, and operational conduct, ensuring compliance with EU funding regulations and program objectives.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Euroclusters program involves a single-stage submission, with clear guidelines on documentation and evaluation criteria, ensuring a fair and transparent selection of projects.
Legal Basis
The Euroclusters program operates under a clear legal framework established by relevant European Union legislation and specific program documents, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 60.000 € per third party (SME), with a higher amount possible if justified by the project's objectives.
Allocated Budget:
Total: 42,000,000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
European Union Member States, as well as countries associated to the Single Market Programme (SMP) or those in ongoing negotiations for an SMP Association Agreement (e.g., Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina). Projects require partners from at least three different EU Member States, including at least one from a less developed EU region. Financial support to third parties (SMEs) must have an EU dimension, with at least 10% from EU regions outside the Eurocluster partners' countries.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Tourism, Creative Industries, Textile and Apparel Industry, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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