Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's Recovery program, under the Single Market Programme (SMP), aims to enhance the resilience and accelerate the green and digital transition of EU industrial ecosystems. It supports collaborations among cluster organizations to foster innovation, improve strategic autonomy, and boost internationalisation for European SMEs.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the entities and regions eligible for funding under the Euroclusters program, along with the strategic objectives that drive the initiative. The program targets consortia of cluster organizations and related entities to strengthen EU industrial ecosystems, focusing on key challenges and promoting international cooperation and workforce development.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the Euroclusters program. It also clarifies which costs can be covered and the typical developmental stage of supported initiatives, emphasizing a focus on strengthening industrial ecosystems and supporting SMEs in their green and digital transformation.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial parameters of the Euroclusters program, including the types of financial support available, the amounts allocated, and the co-financing rates. It outlines how funding is structured to support both the consortium's activities and direct financial aid to SMEs.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the critical rules and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers consortium requirements, budget stipulations, and other important provisions to ensure compliance and effective program execution.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the process for submitting applications, including timelines, required documents, and the channels through which funding decisions are made. It also clarifies how SMEs can receive financial contributions from the awarded projects.
Legal Basis
This section details the foundational legal and official documents that provide the authority and framework for the Euroclusters program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its implementation and funding management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 €
Allocated Budget:
42,000,000 €
Deadline:
07.12.2021
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
EU Member States and third countries associated to the SME Pillar of the Single Market Programme (SMP) or those in ongoing negotiations for an SMP Association Agreement which enters into force before the grant signature. Currently includes Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Excludes the UK unless a relevant association agreement is in force.
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Consumer Goods Industry, Creative Industries, Energy Production and Supply, Environmental and Climate Protection, Financial Technology, Food Processing, Green Technology, Healthcare, Information and Communication Technology, Medical Technology, Other, Pharmaceutical Industry, Research and Development, Service Sector, Software Development, Textile and Apparel Industry, Tourism, Transportation and Logistics
Beneficiaries:
SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Policy Development, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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