Smart solutions for smart rural communities: empowering rural communities and smart villages to innovate for societal change
The 'Smart solutions for smart rural communities' program, under Horizon Europe, aimed to empower rural areas and smart villages through innovative, community-led solutions. This initiative focused on enhancing resilience and well-being by integrating digital and social innovations, supporting a fair and just transition for all territories within the EU and Associated Countries.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the target groups, geographic scope, and overarching objectives of the 'Smart solutions for smart rural communities' program, detailing who was eligible for funding and what strategic impacts the initiative sought to achieve.
What is Funded
This section describes the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the 'Smart solutions for smart rural communities' program. It clarifies eligible costs and the typical development stage of projects that received funding.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial parameters of the 'Smart solutions for smart rural communities' program, including the type of financial support and the funding amounts provided.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries needed to adhere to for the 'Smart solutions for smart rural communities' program.
Application Procedure
This section provides a detailed guide through the application and selection processes for the 'Smart solutions for smart rural communities' program, from submission to how decisions were made.
Legal Basis
This section details the primary legal and official documents that established and governed the 'Smart solutions for smart rural communities' funding program, outlining its foundational authority and key operational regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
7,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
14,000,000 €
Deadline:
06.09.2022
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Associated Countries
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Healthcare, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Research Executive Agency (Evaluation partner)
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