Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's Recovery program, identified as SMP-COSME-2021-CLUSTER-01, was a key initiative under the Single Market Programme (SMP) aimed at revitalising European industrial ecosystems. It focused on strengthening resilience, fostering green and digital transitions, and enhancing global competitiveness, primarily through supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) via cluster initiatives. This grant scheme facilitated collaborative projects among cluster organisations and relevant entities across the EU and associated countries.
Who is Funded by Euroclusters
The Euroclusters for Europe's Recovery program targeted consortia composed primarily of cluster organisations and networks from EU Member States and associated countries. Its main objective was to enhance the resilience, green, and digital transformation of European industrial ecosystems.
What Euroclusters Funded
The Euroclusters program funded a diverse range of projects focused on strengthening various European industrial sectors, with a strong emphasis on green and digital transformations. Financial support primarily benefited Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through a cascade funding mechanism.
Type and Scope of Euroclusters Funding
The Euroclusters for Europe's Recovery program primarily offered grants, with a substantial portion dedicated to direct financial support for SMEs. Projects were typically expected to last for 36 months, with specific co-funding rates applied to different cost categories.
Conditions and Requirements for Euroclusters
Applicants and beneficiaries of the Euroclusters program needed to adhere to strict rules regarding consortium composition, financial management, and reporting. Key conditions ensured fair application processes and effective utilization of funds.
Application Procedure for Euroclusters
The application process for Euroclusters involved a single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal, with proposals undergoing a rigorous evaluation by an expert committee. The focus was on clear documentation and adherence to specific eligibility criteria.
Legal Basis of Euroclusters
The Euroclusters program was established and governed by a clear legal framework within the broader Single Market Programme, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational procedures.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
For individual third parties (SMEs), the maximum financial support is 60,000 €, though this can be exceeded if justified and necessary for achieving project objectives.
Allocated Budget:
Total: 42,000,000 €. Annual breakdown: 14,000,000 € (2021), 9,000,000 € (2022), 16,000,000 € (2023), 3,000,000 € (2024).
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union Member States, and countries associated with the SME Pillar of the Single Market Programme (SMP) or those in ongoing negotiations for an SMP Association Agreement. This includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Projects must ensure that at least 10% of supported SMEs come from EU regions different from the Euroclusters’ partners' countries, with a focus on EU-13 countries and regions with no prior cooperation. Consortia must include at least one partner from a less developed EU region.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Construction and Building Materials, Textile and Apparel Industry, Tourism, Creative Industries, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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