Euroclusters for Europe's recovery

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery initiative aims to bolster the resilience and transformation of EU industrial ecosystems. This program provides funding through Joint Cluster Initiatives to accelerate green and digital transitions, foster strategic autonomy, and enhance the international competitiveness of SMEs.

Who is Funded

This section outlines who is generally eligible for funding under the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, detailing the types of applicants, the geographical scope, and the overarching objectives that the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, along with clarification on covered costs and the typical developmental stage of supported initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides detailed information on the financial aspects of the Euroclusters program, including the types of financial support available, the maximum funding amounts, co-financing rates, and the expected duration of projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation, including requirements for collaboration and financial management.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of applying for Euroclusters funding, from preparing and submitting proposals to understanding how evaluation decisions are made and communicated.

This section details the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, providing the framework for its operation and funding mechanisms.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

60,000 € (per third party SME)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

42,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

07.12.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Cascade Funding

Region

Region:

EU Member States and eligible third countries associated with or negotiating an association agreement to the Single Market Programme (SMP) SME pillar. Specific attention is given to EU-13 countries and regions with different levels of economic development.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Textile and Apparel Industry, Healthcare, Transportation and Logistics, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

SMEs from various industrial ecosystems across the EU single market and third countries.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

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)

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