Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program aims to strengthen the resilience of EU industrial ecosystems and accelerate the twin green and digital transitions. It provides grants to Joint Cluster Initiatives (Euroclusters) which, in turn, offer financial support to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to foster innovation, internationalisation, and workforce upskilling. The program focuses on enhancing strategic autonomy and global competitiveness within and across 14 identified industrial ecosystems.
Who is Funded by Euroclusters
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for funding applicants, the geographical scope of the Euroclusters program, and its core objectives. It details which types of organizations are sought, where project activities should take place, and the strategic goals the funding aims to achieve, primarily focusing on strengthening EU industrial ecosystems.
What is Funded through Euroclusters
This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding under the Euroclusters program. It specifies the industries and challenges the program aims to address, elaborates on which costs are covered, and outlines the typical developmental stages of projects that receive support. The program supports a wide array of activities geared towards green and digital transformation.
Type and Scope of Euroclusters Funding
This section details the financial structure of the Euroclusters program, including the type of financial support offered, the funding amounts available, the co-financing rates for different cost categories, and the expected duration of funded projects. It highlights the significant portion of funding allocated directly to SMEs and the overall budget across the program's period.
Euroclusters Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries of the Euroclusters program, encompassing application procedures, consortium formation rules, budget stipulations, and other key provisions. It highlights the framework within which projects must operate to ensure compliance and effective implementation.
Euroclusters Application Procedure
This section outlines the procedural steps for applying to the Euroclusters program, from submission requirements to the selection and evaluation process. It details how applications are evaluated and how decisions are communicated to ensure transparency and fairness.
Euroclusters Legal Basis
This section delineates the legal framework governing the Euroclusters program, identifying the foundational documents and key regulations that underpin its establishment and operation. It also indicates how official texts related to these legal bases can be accessed.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 € per third party (SME)
Allocated Budget:
Total: 42,000,000 € (2021-2024)
Deadline:
07.12.2021
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
European Union, including all 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. Specific attention is paid to EU-13 countries and regions with different levels of economic development, ensuring at least 10% of supported SMEs come from EU regions different from the Eurocluster partners' countries.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, 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:
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), cluster organisations, cluster networks, other organisations supporting green and digital transitions
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Additional Partners:
European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), Intellectual Property Helpdesk (IP Helpdesk)
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