Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's Recovery program, part of the Single Market Programme (SMP), aims to enhance the resilience and accelerate the green and digital transformation of EU industrial ecosystems through collaborative cluster initiatives. It uniquely focuses on empowering Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by channeling a significant portion of the grant directly to them via financial support mechanisms like grants, prizes, and vouchers.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for entities seeking funding under the Euroclusters program, detailing the types of applicants and the geographical areas where projects must be implemented. It also articulates the core objectives the program aims to achieve.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, outlining the thematic areas and developmental stages supported by the program. It also clarifies which costs are eligible for reimbursement.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides essential information about the financial structure and expected duration of projects under the Euroclusters program, including the types of financial instruments used and the overall budget allocation.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the critical conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers aspects from application terms and consortium rules to financial stipulations and other important provisions.
Application Procedure
This section provides a detailed guide to the application process for the Euroclusters program, covering submission procedures, evaluation methods, and how funding decisions are communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern the Euroclusters funding program, highlighting its primary authorization and key regulatory frameworks.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 €
Allocated Budget:
42,000,000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina (conditional on SMP association agreements). Projects must include at least one partner established in a less advanced region of an EU Member State. Financial support to SMEs must have an EU dimension, with at least 10% from EU regions different from the Euroclusters' partners' countries, focusing on EU-13 countries and regions with no prior cooperation.
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, Green Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, 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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