Euroclusters for Europe's recovery
The Euroclusters for Europe's recovery program, operating under the Single Market Programme (SMP), aims to bolster the resilience and transformation of EU industrial ecosystems. This initiative supports Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through grants channeled via collaborative Eurocluster consortia, focusing on green and digital transitions, innovation, and international growth. It provides a unique opportunity for clusters to lead the recovery and strategic autonomy of European industries.
Who is Funded
The Euroclusters for Europe’s recovery program targets a broad range of entities and geographic areas across the European Union and associated countries, with the overarching goal of fostering a more resilient, green, and digitally advanced European industry. Eligible applicants primarily consist of established cluster organizations and networks, alongside other entities dedicated to supporting the twin transitions and enhancing EU resilience.
What is Funded
The funding supports projects that drive innovation and transformation across a wide array of European industrial ecosystems, focusing on practical implementation and skill development for SMEs. Activities range from fostering new technologies to enhancing international market access, with clear guidelines on eligible and excluded costs to ensure efficient and impactful use of funds.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Euroclusters program provides significant financial support primarily through grants, designed to empower consortia to implement impactful projects. The funding structure includes a high co-funding rate for direct support to SMEs, alongside comprehensive coverage for consortium activities, ensuring a robust financial framework for achieving program objectives.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries of the Euroclusters program must adhere to specific conditions and requirements concerning consortium formation, financial management, and operational implementation. These rules ensure fair processes, sound financial practices, and effective achievement of the program's strategic objectives, with particular emphasis on collaboration and transparent funding distribution.
Application Procedure
The application process for Euroclusters requires careful preparation and adherence to specific submission guidelines and timelines. Proposals are evaluated based on a transparent selection process, with support resources available to assist applicants in preparing comprehensive and compliant submissions.
Legal Basis
The Euroclusters program is established and governed by a clear legal framework, ensuring its legitimacy and adherence to European Union regulations. Key legal texts and policy documents define its operational scope and management, with accessibility information provided for transparency.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 60,000 € per third party (SME) through financial support, unless further justification for a higher amount is provided.
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: 42,000,000 € (2021: 14,000,000 €, 2022: 9,000,000 €, 2023: 16,000,000 €, 2024: 3,000,000 €)
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States and associated third countries including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Turkey (conditional on association agreements entering into force). Projects should have an EU dimension, with at least 10% of supported SMEs coming from EU regions different from the Eurocluster partners' countries, and specific attention to EU-13 countries and regions with different levels of economic development.
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Consumer Goods Industry, Creative Industries, Energy Production and Supply, Financial Technology, Food Processing, Healthcare, Information and Communication Technology, Medical Technology, Renewable Energy, Textile and Apparel Industry, Transportation and Logistics, Tourism, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Other
Beneficiaries:
SMEs, cluster organisations, cluster networks, other organisations supporting green and digital transitions and EU resilience
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (under the Single Market Programme - SMP)
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Additional Partners:
European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), Intellectual Property Helpdesk
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