Policy coordination to advance the implementation of the ERA gender equality and inclusiveness objectives within Member States

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The Policy Coordination for ERA Gender Equality and Inclusiveness Objectives program, under Horizon Europe, aims to reform and enhance the EU's research and innovation system. This initiative specifically targets the advancement of gender equality and inclusiveness within Member States through coordinated policy efforts. It represents a commitment to maximizing the impact of EU R&I funding for European science, economy, and wider society.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for the program, detailing who can apply, the geographical scope of activities, and the core objectives aimed at advancing gender equality and inclusiveness within the European Research Area (ERA).

What is Funded: Scope and Focus

This section details the specific areas and types of activities eligible for funding under the program, emphasizing the focus on gender equality, inclusiveness, and policy coordination within the research and innovation landscape. While eligible and excluded costs are not explicitly detailed, the nature of supported projects primarily involves policy-related and capacity-building stages.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section describes the nature of financial support provided by the program. The funding is awarded as grants, specifically for Coordination and Support Actions, with a total budget of EUR 3,000,000 allocated for this topic in 2021.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

Applicants must adhere to general and specific conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the specific topic description. Key conditions include consortium requirements for broad Member State and Associated Country participation, and adherence to various legal and financial stipulations for grant setup.

Application Procedure Overview

The application process for this program followed a single-stage submission procedure, with proposals evaluated based on criteria detailed in the Work Programme General Annexes. Notification of results has already occurred, and grant agreements are expected to be signed following evaluation.

The funding program is established and governed by key legal and regulatory documents of the European Union, primarily under the Horizon Europe framework, ensuring its legitimacy and operational guidelines.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

3,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Social Enterprises, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Research and Innovation Organisations, National Bodies, Policy Makers, Research Funding Organisations, Academia

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Capacity Building, Policy Development, Implementation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Research Executive Agency

Additional Partners:

The program encourages broad participation, including various organizations offering expertise in project implementation, research, and dissemination. Examples of potential partners and their roles include: ZIEIT (field research, coordination network development, mutual learning), Centre of International and European Economic Law (research, legal framework analysis), CAMARA OFICIAL DE COMERCIO, INDUSTRIA, SERVIZOS E NAVIGACION DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (support for SMEs in internationalization, R&D, innovation), Norway Innovation Network (innovative solutions for Sustainable Development, communication, dissemination, exploitation), INTERSPREAD GMBH (dissemination, exploitation, communication), Cerca Trova Ltd (Custom Measurement Systems, IoT, ICT, AI, educational programs, e-Platforms, database development), AD Plastik d.d. (polymer components, sustainable development), Informatics360 (customized application development, AI, machine learning), Nordic Horizon Institute AB (research and innovation, green transition, digital transformation, climate change), CESIE (sustainable, inclusive development, gender equality, open access), CENTRUM VEDECKO TECHNICKYCH INFORMACII SLOVENSKEJ REPUBLIKY (national information center for science, technology, innovation), MOTERU INFORMACIJOS CENTRAS ASOCIACIJA MIC (promotion of gender equality, fighting gender based violence), Notitia (EU project implementation, R&D&I, analysis, strategic planning, communication), TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE (tourism, heritage preservation, sustainable development), ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA (standardization activities), FONDAZIONE PANGEA ONLUS (women's rights, socio-economic empowerment, gender-based violence prevention), ISTANBUL AVRUPA ARASTIRMALARI DERNEGI (RTO in SSH, RRI, ethics, gender, Open/Citizen Science), EU DIASPORA COUNCIL (youth activities, diversity, multilingualism), Arbeiter Samariter Bund (social inclusion, economic empowerment, gender equality, GBV), TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA (dissemination, communication, exploitation), C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER (global education, social innovation, entrepreneurship, STEM, sustainable growth), GRANT GARANT SRO (EU policy analysis, innovation stakeholder contacts), INSPECTORATUL GENERAL AL POLITIEI (police capacity strengthening), Abodoo Limited (AI-powered platform for green jobs), Krie Design Ltd (sustainable textile production).

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