Integrated peri-urban areas in the transition towards climate neutrality
This EU funding program, 'Integrated peri-urban areas in the transition towards climate neutrality' (HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-01-04), is part of the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission. It aims to accelerate the transition of European peri-urban areas towards climate neutrality by fostering integrated green and smart solutions in mobility, energy, industry, and governance, thereby enhancing liveability and contributing to broader European Green Deal objectives.
Who is Funded
This section details the eligibility criteria, geographical scope, and overarching objectives of the 'Integrated peri-urban areas in the transition towards climate neutrality' program. It outlines who can apply for funding, where the projects should be implemented, and the strategic goals the program aims to achieve, focusing on holistic urban-rural integration for climate action.
What is Funded
This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the program, specifying the development stages of supported innovations and relevant cost considerations. The focus is on integrated, sustainable solutions for peri-urban climate neutrality.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the nature of the financial support provided, including the instrument type, the maximum funding available per project, and general financial conditions, aimed at accelerating integrated climate solutions in peri-urban areas.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for participation in and successful implementation of the funding program, covering application rules, collaboration structures, and general regulatory frameworks.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the procedural steps for submitting proposals and the evaluation process that leads to funding decisions, ensuring clarity on how applicants can navigate the application journey.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the 'Integrated peri-urban areas in the transition towards climate neutrality' program, establishing its legitimacy within the broader EU framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
9.000.000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: 28.000.000 €, with individual grants up to 9.000.000 € each.
Deadline:
11.02.2025
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe, with project activities focusing on peri-urban areas. Each proposal must involve stakeholders from at least three 'lead urban/peri-urban areas' and three 'replicator' urban/peri-urban areas, each situated in different EU Member States or associated countries. At least one urban area must be from the 112 cities selected for the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Construction and Building Materials, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
Cities, local and regional authorities, industries, urban/peri-urban inhabitants, farmers, businesses, civil society organizations.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Cities Mission Platform
Additional Partners:
Horizon Europe Partnerships (Zero-emission Road Transport (2Zero), Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM), Adaptation to Climate Change Mission, European Partnership for People-centric Sustainable Built Environment (Built4People), Driving Urban Transitions to a Sustainable Future (DUT)), European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) such as EIT Climate-KIC, EIT InnoEnergy, EIT Urban Mobility, and the European Urban Initiative of Cohesion Policy, CIVITAS initiative, Scalable cities, New European Bauhaus Community.
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