Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The "Euroclusters for Europe's recovery" program, under the Single Market Programme (SMP), aims to enhance the resilience and accelerate the green and digital transitions of EU industrial ecosystems. It supports joint cluster initiatives in improving value chain interlinkages, increasing strategic autonomy, fostering innovation, and helping European SMEs access global markets and develop essential skills. This initiative leverages cluster expertise to drive Europe's economic recovery and competitiveness.
Who is Funded by Euroclusters
The Euroclusters program targets a broad range of European entities and regions, focusing on empowering clusters and their member SMEs to drive significant economic transformation. Eligibility is defined by organizational type, geographic location within the EU and associated countries, and alignment with the program's strategic objectives for industrial recovery and resilience.
What Projects and Activities are Funded
Euroclusters funding supports a range of project types and thematic areas aligned with Europe's industrial strategy. The program specifies eligible costs and focuses on advancing projects through various developmental stages, emphasizing practical implementation and market impact.
Type and Scope of Euroclusters Funding
The Euroclusters program provides significant financial support primarily through grants, with a substantial portion dedicated to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) via cascade funding. The structure ensures widespread impact and efficient resource allocation across various project durations.
Conditions and Requirements for Eurocluster Participation
Participation in the Euroclusters program is subject to specific rules and conditions designed to ensure effective collaboration, financial accountability, and compliance with EU policies. These provisions cover application submission, consortium formation, budget management, and overall project implementation, ensuring a transparent and impactful funding process.
Application Procedure for Euroclusters
The application process for Euroclusters funding involves a structured flow from proposal preparation to submission and evaluation. Understanding the procedural details and the selection mechanism is crucial for successful participation.
Legal Basis of the Euroclusters Program
The Euroclusters program is firmly rooted in a clear legal framework established by core EU regulations and supporting policy documents, ensuring its legitimacy, operational guidelines, and transparent access to official texts for all stakeholders.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 € per third party (SME)
Allocated Budget:
42,000,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
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 (e.g., Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina). Specific attention is given to less-developed regions and EU-13 countries.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Tourism, Creative Industries, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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