Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery initiative, part of the Single Market Programme (SMP), aims to bolster the resilience and accelerate the green and digital transformation of EU industrial ecosystems. This grant program supports collaborations between cluster organizations to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) innovate, access new markets, and enhance workforce skills across Europe and beyond.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives. It details who can apply, where the projects should take place, and what the program fundamentally aims to achieve for European industrial ecosystems and SMEs.
What is Funded
This section delves into the specifics of what activities and costs are eligible for funding under the Euroclusters program, along with the typical developmental stages of the supported projects. It provides clarity on the thematic areas, types of expenses covered, and the innovation maturity expected.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides essential details about the financial support offered by the Euroclusters program, covering the types of funding available, specific amounts, co-financing rates, and the expected duration of funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the crucial rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the Euroclusters program. It covers application terms, consortium collaboration rules, and budget stipulations to ensure compliance and effective project implementation.
Application Procedure
This section provides a guide to the application process for the Euroclusters program, from preparing and submitting proposals to understanding the evaluation and award mechanisms. It covers procedural steps, required documentation, and how decisions are communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis
This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that provide the authority and framework for the Euroclusters funding program. It identifies the primary source of the program's legitimacy and other key regulations that shape its operation and fund management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total: 42,000,000 € (2021: 14,000,000 €, 2022: 9,000,000 €, 2023: 16,000,000 €, 2024: 3,000,000 €)
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
European Union Member States, plus third countries associated with the SME Pillar of the Single Market Programme (SMP) or in ongoing negotiations for an SMP Association Agreement (e.g., Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina). Projects must also involve at least one partner from a less developed region within an EU Member State.
Sectors:
Other, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Tourism, Healthcare, Transportation and Logistics, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Construction and Building Materials, Food Processing, Textile and Apparel Industry, Research and Development, Financial Technology, Creative Industries
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, 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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