'Innovate to transform' support for SME's sustainability transition (CSA)
The 'Innovate to transform' support for SME's sustainability transition is a Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA) designed to bolster Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in their green and digital transformations. This program uniquely combines advisory services with direct financial support (cascade funding) to enable SMEs to adopt advanced technologies and sustainable business models, enhancing their resilience and competitive sustainability within the EU.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for participation, the geographical scope, and the core objectives guiding the 'Innovate to transform' program. It specifies which types of entities can apply, where project activities must take place, and the strategic goals the program aims to achieve, including fostering resilience and competitive sustainability among SMEs.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the program. It outlines the specific industries or fields supported, explains which costs can be covered, and indicates the typical developmental stages of projects that the funding aims to advance.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides essential details about the financial support offered, including the type of funding instrument, the amounts available, and expected project timelines. It clarifies how financial assistance is structured to enable the sustainability and digital transition of SMEs.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the critical rules and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application submission, consortium formation, budgetary constraints, and other regulatory principles essential for program compliance and successful project execution.
Application Procedure
This section guides potential applicants through the program's application and selection process. It outlines the step-by-step procedure for submitting proposals and explains how applications are evaluated to determine successful funding awards.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and regulatory frameworks that authorize and govern the 'Innovate to transform' program. It highlights the primary legal acts and key policies ensuring the program's legitimacy and operational structure within the broader EU research and innovation landscape.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
50,000 € (per third party)
Allocated Budget:
10,000,000 € (for this topic); 402,200,000 € (total for call)
Deadline:
30.03.2022
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
EU Member States, Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), countries associated with Horizon Europe (or negotiating association). Participation from low- and middle-income countries may be funded if essential. Legal entities from Russia, Belarus, and non-government controlled territories of Ukraine are generally ineligible. Specific restrictions may apply to entities established in China for Innovation Actions (not applicable to this CSA).
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Other
Beneficiaries:
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), start-ups
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Enterprise Europe Network, European industry clusters (under European Cluster Collaboration Platform), Centres for Advanced Technologies for Industry, Open Innovation Test beds, European Digital Innovation Hubs, Start-up Europe, academia, social partners.
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