Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery initiative, part of the Single Market Programme (SMP COSME), aims to empower European industrial ecosystems and SMEs. It fosters resilience and accelerates their transition towards greener and more digital economies, contributing to Europe's strategic autonomy.
Who is Funded
The "Euroclusters for Europe's recovery" program targets a wide array of organizations and entities across EU Member States and associated third countries, with a primary focus on strengthening European industrial ecosystems and supporting SMEs. The program aims to enhance resilience, foster innovation, accelerate green and digital transitions, and boost internationalization for a more competitive Europe.
What is Funded
The Euroclusters program funds projects that drive innovation, green and digital transformations, and internationalization within European industrial ecosystems. Projects must implement a set of mandatory actions and can include additional activities that align with the program's strategic objectives.
Type and Scope of Funding
This program provides financial support primarily through grants, with a significant portion dedicated to direct funding for SMEs. The overall budget for the call is substantial, distributed across multiple projects, and includes specific co-financing rates for different types of eligible costs.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants to the Euroclusters program must adhere to strict eligibility and consortium composition rules, along with specific financial and operational conditions to ensure successful project implementation and compliance with EU regulations.
Application Procedure
The application process involves preparing detailed proposals aligned with the call's objectives and submitting them by a single deadline. Evaluation is based on specific criteria including relevance, quality, and expected impact.
Legal Basis
The Euroclusters program operates under the robust legal framework of the Single Market Programme, ensuring its objectives align with broader EU industrial strategies and policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 60,000 € per third party (SME)
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: 42,000,000 €. Annual budget varies per year, for example: 2021 (14,000,000 €), 2022 (9,000,000 €), 2023 (16,000,000 €), 2024 (3,000,000 €).
Deadline:
07.12.2021
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States and eligible third countries associated to the SME Pillar of the Single Market Programme (SMP) or in ongoing negotiations for an SMP Association Agreement (e.g., Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina).
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Tourism, Textile and Apparel Industry, Construction and Building Materials, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Creative Industries, Energy Production and Supply, Other
Beneficiaries:
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Capacity Building, Policy Development, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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