Improving rural future through better territorial governance and rural-urban synergies

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The "Improving rural future through better territorial governance and rural-urban synergies" program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to foster sustainable and inclusive development in rural, coastal, and urban areas. It emphasizes integrated territorial planning and collaboration between these diverse communities to address socio-environmental disparities and promote synergistic growth. This initiative seeks to empower local actors to drive innovation and contribute to climate neutrality and overall well-being across Europe.

Who is Funded: Advancing Rural-Urban Synergy and Community Resilience

This section outlines the target beneficiaries and strategic aims of the funding program, emphasizing a multi-actor approach and integrated development across European rural, coastal, and urban areas.

What is Funded: Innovation for Integrated Territorial Development

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, focusing on innovation actions that promote sustainable development and rural-urban synergies.

Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Support Details

This section provides an overview of the financial support available, including the type of instrument, funding amounts for the call and specific topic, and limits for third-party support.

Conditions and Requirements: Ensuring Program Integrity and Impact

This section outlines the key conditions and requirements for applicants and projects, emphasizing the multi-actor approach, adherence to general regulations, and provisions for financial support to third parties.

Application Procedure: From Submission to Award

This section outlines the application process, from submission guidelines to evaluation and award procedures for the 'Improving rural future through better territorial governance and rural-urban synergies' program.

This section details the fundamental legal and official documents that govern the 'Improving rural future through better territorial governance and rural-urban synergies' funding program, establishing its mandate and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

38,500,000 € (Total Call Budget) / 11,000,000 € (Topic Budget)

Deadline

Deadline:

12.04.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (European rural areas, including rural-coastal areas, mountains areas, remote rural areas, and urban communities within Europe)

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Social Enterprises, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Rural and urban people, women, young people, older people, people with disabilities, people in vulnerable situations (e.g., income falling below the poverty line, or at risk of poverty), migrants, ethnic minorities, and indigenous people.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Research Executive Agency

Additional Partners:

ALDA - ASSOCIATION EUROPEENNE POUR LA DEMOCRATIE LOCALE, ZNANSTVENORAZISKOVALNI CENTER SLOVENSKE AKADEMIJE ZNANOSTI IN UMETNOSTI, Asociatia Green Technology/Tehnologia Verde, FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE, Varna Economic Development Agency, Czerwonak Municipality - Poland, Zeus Consulting IKE, AMICOS-ASOCIACION AMICOS PARA A ATENCION E INTEGRACION DE PERSOAS CON DISCAPACIDADE INTELECTUAL AUTISMO PARALISE - DANO CEREBRAL E AS SUAS FAMILIAS, Associació de Micropobles de Catalunya, Department of Infrastructure, Housing and Communal Policy of the Ivano-Frankivsk City Council, UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA, Jassp SAS, ANTROPOSERVICE SAS DI DI ANDREA FRANCO, DIPUTACION PROVINCIAL DE JAEN, DIGI Mind Sphere, SENIOR EUROPA SOCIEDAD LIMITADA, BERCHTESGADENER LAND WIRTSCHAFTSSERVICE GMBH, EPSILON INTERNATIONAL LTD, LA PONTE-ECOMUSEU, INFINITIVITY DESIGN LABS, SOCIETATEA DE INGINERIE SISTEME SA, ESPACIO TORMALEO SL, MUNICIPALITY OF EILAT, SYNYO GmbH, Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, AgriClima Consulting, TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIASCIASOCIETA, AGREFOS Consulting Limited, SMART & LEAN HUB OY, LANDRATECH, Lda, Red Española para el Desarrollo Sostenible SDSN Spain, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION AGENCY OF EUROPEAN INNOVATIONS, AMPED CONCEPTS BV, GOLEM - GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTEGRIERTE MIKROELEKTRONISCHE KOMPLETTLOESUNGEN GMBH, NUROMEDIA GMBH, MINDS & SPARKS GMBH, GRANTXPERT CONSULTING LIMITED, LIDERI NA BUDESHTETO, BEIA CONSULT INTERNATIONAL SRL, XYLEM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT GMBH, REGIONALNE PORADENSKE A INFORMACNECENTRUM ROZNAVA, LATVIJAS TEHNOLOGISKAIS CENTRS NODIBINAJUMS, ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA DEL CONSIGLIO DEI COMUNI E DELLE REGIONI D'EUROPE - FEDERAZIONE VENETA, COMUNIDADE INTERMUNICIPAL DA REGIAO DE COIMBRA, AGRORESURSU UN EKONOMIKAS INSTITUTS, Association Green Development and Innovation, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, SYXIS VSI, INTERSPREAD GMBH, ASSOCIATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES, FINNOVAREGIO, URBAN CULTOR SRL, ETAIREIA TOURISTIKIS ANAPTIKSIS KAIPROVOLIS PERIFERIAS LEYKOSIAS LTD, ANTALYA IL KULTUR VE TURIZM MUDURLU, WHEN EQUITY EMPOWERMENT CHANGE, EL-SIGHT LTD

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