'Innovate to transform' support for SME's sustainability transition (CSA)
The 'Innovate to transform' support for SMEs' sustainability transition program, identified as HORIZON-CL4-2021-RESILIENCE-01-29, is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under Horizon Europe. It aims to bolster the resilience and competitive sustainability of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by facilitating their transition to more sustainable business models. This program is distinctive in its approach of combining advisory services with direct financial support for SMEs to implement recommendations, fostering both technological and social innovation.
Who is Funded: Eligible Applicants and Program Objectives
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants and the overarching objectives of the 'Innovate to transform' program. It specifies that the program is designed to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across Europe and associated countries in their transition towards more sustainable and resilient business models. The primary goal is to foster innovation and enhance competitive sustainability by helping SMEs adopt advanced technologies and circular economy principles.
What is Funded: Project Scope and Supported Activities
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding under the 'Innovate to transform' program. It specifies the industries and challenges the program supports, outlines what costs are covered, and indicates the typical maturity levels of the projects sought.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides essential details about the financial support available under the 'Innovate to transform' program, including the type of funding instrument, the maximum amounts granted per third party, and general program budget information. It highlights that support is primarily delivered through grants, including significant cascade funding opportunities for SMEs.
Conditions and Requirements for Applicants
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers consortium formation, adherence to broader EU policies like the 'do no significant harm' principle, and specific budgetary rules related to third-party financing.
Application Procedure and Evaluation
This section guides potential applicants through the procedural aspects of the 'Innovate to transform' program, from the submission process and key timelines to the evaluation and award mechanisms. It clarifies how proposals are submitted and how decisions are reached and communicated.
Legal Basis of the Program
This section details the fundamental legal and regulatory framework underpinning the 'Innovate to transform' support for SMEs' sustainability transition program. It identifies the official documents that authorize and govern the program's operations and provides information on where these crucial texts can be accessed.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
50.000 €
Allocated Budget:
355.200.000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, Other
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Textile and Apparel Industry, Transportation and Logistics, Food Processing, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Healthcare, Tourism, Creative Industries, Other
Beneficiaries:
Businesses
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Commercialization, Product Development, Process Optimization
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, EIT (Raw Materials and Digital KICs), thematic smart specialisation platform on industrial modernisation, InvestEU Fund, European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). Partner organizations include: ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA, IMC- INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SLOVAKIA, S.R.O., Norway Innovation Network, ANETIE ASSOCIACAO NACIONAL DAS EMPRESAS DAS TECNOLOGIAS DE INFORMACAO E ELECTRONICA, FUNDACION CLUSTER DE EMPRESAS DE AUTOMOCION DE GALICIA, LASER CONSULT MUSZAKI-TUDOMANYOS ES GAZDASAGI TANACSADO KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG, CAMARA OFICIAL DE COMERCIO, INDUSTRIA, SERVIZOS E NAVIGACION DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, ASSOCIACIO CLUSTER DIGITAL DE CATALUNYA, FASTTRACK ACTION, LDA, MCS FACTORY DIGITALIZATION END.BIL.TEK.LTD., SunLight Future Africa, Informatics360, Krie Design Ltd, Notitia, EVENOR TECH SL, NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM, Latvijas jaunatnes nodarbinatibas programma, ETHICAL & LEGAL PLUS SL, ASOCIACION DE EMPRESARIOS DEL COMERCIO E INDUSTRIA DEL METAL DE MADRID, OIKOPLUS GMBH, MINDS & SPARKS GMBH, ASCORA GMBH, EPSILON MALTA LIMITED, ISTANBUL AVRUPA ARASTIRMALARI DERNEGI, AD Plastik d.d., TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE, WIT BERRY, CHERKA TROVA, ASOCIACION CLUSTER DE AERONAUTICA Y ESPACIO DEL PAIS VASCO, F6S NETWORK IRELAND LIMITED, GRANT GARANT SRO, Nordic Horizon Institute AB, AMBIS VYSOKA SKOLA AS, ASSOCIACAO ALMASCIENCE - INVESTIGACAO E DESENVOLVIMENTO EM CELULOSE PARA APLICACOES INTELIGENTES E SUSTENTAVEIS, IFKA IPARFEJLESZTESI KOZHASZNU NONPROFIT KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG, Inelso Enerji Sistemleri Sanayi Ticaret Ithalat Ihracat Anonim Sirketi, Smart Tunisian Technoparks (S2T), GND TECHNOLOGY MB, EU DIASPORA COUNCIL, FSS BILGISAYAR YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SAN. TIC.LTD.STI., INNOSKART VALLALKOZASFEJLESZTESI NONPROFIT KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG, UNIONE REGIONALE DELLE CAMERE DI COMMERCIO, INDUSTRIA, ARTIGIANATO E AGRICOLTURA DELLA LOMBARDIA, IBS CONSULTING SRL, Hybrid Core BV
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