Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
A program under the Single Market Programme (SMP) and COSME pillar, "Euroclusters for Europe's recovery" is a competitive call for proposals aimed at fostering the resilience, green, and digital transformation of EU industrial ecosystems through Joint Cluster Initiatives. It supports collaborations among cluster organizations and other entities to implement strategic actions and provide financial aid to SMEs, strengthening Europe's industrial competitiveness.
Who is Funded
This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical regions covered by the program, and its overarching objectives. The program targets collaborative efforts among various organizations to foster a resilient and competitive European industrial landscape, with a strong focus on empowering Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
What is Funded
This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, along with details on covered and excluded costs, and the typical developmental stage of supported projects. The program emphasizes initiatives that drive resilience, digital, and green transitions across various industrial ecosystems.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section specifies the nature of financial assistance available under the Euroclusters program, detailing the funding instrument, allocated amounts, and typical project durations. The program provides significant financial leverage, particularly for SMEs.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules and specific conditions governing applications, consortium formation, financial aspects, and other critical provisions for participants in the Euroclusters program. Compliance with these requirements is paramount for eligibility and successful project implementation.
Application Procedure
This section guides potential applicants through the process of preparing and submitting their proposals, detailing the evaluation and selection mechanisms, and how successful applicants are identified.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the core legal and foundational documents that underpin the "Euroclusters for Europe's recovery" funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total budget of 42,000,000 €; annual allocations include 14,000,000 € in 2021, 9,000,000 € in 2022, 16,000,000 € in 2023, and 3,000,000 € in 2024.
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Further participation from countries like Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, and Bosnia and Herzegovina is possible pending the entry into force of their SMP Association Agreements. The program specifically encourages engagement from less developed EU regions and aims for cross-regional impact beyond partners' countries.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs, cluster organisations, and cluster networks involved in various industrial ecosystems.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, 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)
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