Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program aims to strengthen the resilience and accelerate the green and digital transformation of European industrial ecosystems. This initiative supports Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through joint cluster initiatives, fostering innovation, internationalization, and skills development to rebuild and reinforce critical EU value chains.
Who is Funded
This program targets cluster organizations, SMP cluster networks, and other entities that support green and digital transitions and EU resilience. It aims to empower European SMEs through joint initiatives that foster resilience in industrial ecosystems, accelerate environmental and digital shifts, and enhance global market access. The program's scope is European, including EU Member States and several associated non-EU countries.
What is Funded
The program funds projects that strengthen EU industrial ecosystems by fostering green and digital transitions, innovation, and internationalization. It emphasizes support for SMEs through direct financial aid for various activities and services that align with the program's five specific objectives.
Type and Scope of Funding
This program provides grant funding with a total budget of €42 million for the period 2021-2024. A significant portion of the grant, at least 75%, is dedicated to direct financial support for SMEs, while other project costs are co-funded at a 90% rate. Project durations are typically 36 months with structured reporting.
Conditions and Requirements
The program has strict conditions regarding consortium composition, financial management, and reporting to ensure effective and transparent implementation of its objectives.
Application Procedure
The application process is a single-stage competitive call, requiring detailed proposals submitted through the Funding & Tenders Portal, with a focus on comprehensive planning and justification of proposed activities.
Legal Basis
The Euroclusters program operates under the European Union's Single Market Programme, deriving its legal authority from the program's establishment act and annual work programs, with official texts accessible via EU publications.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: 42,000,000 € (2021-2024)
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina (with conditions for non-EU countries).
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Tourism, Creative Industries, Energy Production and Supply, Financial Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Construction and Building Materials, Food Processing, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Transportation and Logistics, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, 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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