'Innovate to transform' support for SME's sustainability transition (CSA)
This Horizon Europe program, "'Innovate to transform' support for SME's sustainability transition", is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) designed to bolster Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in their green and digital transitions. It aims to enhance their resilience and competitive sustainability by fostering technological and social innovation, leveraging existing EU support networks and providing direct financial aid.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the types of organizations and geographic areas eligible for funding, focusing on empowering SMEs and strengthening industrial value chains. The program aims to support Europe's transition to a climate-neutral, circular, and sustainable economy by fostering innovation and increasing industrial autonomy.
What is Funded
This section details the thematic priorities and activities supported, emphasizing the uptake of advanced technologies and social innovations. Projects should contribute to increasing autonomy in strategic value chains and addressing challenges related to raw materials, advanced materials, and circular economy approaches.
Type and Scope of Funding
The financial support under this program is provided as grants, primarily through financial assistance to third parties (SMEs). This mechanism is designed to directly support the implementation of recommendations derived from advisory services, facilitating practical innovation and business model transformations.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to general Horizon Europe conditions, including consortium composition and financial capacity. A key feature is the provision of financial support to third parties, with specific limits per recipient.
Application Procedure
The application process for this call has concluded. Proposals were submitted in a single-stage procedure and evaluated based on established Horizon Europe criteria. Applicants have already been informed of the evaluation results, and the first grant agreements are expected to be signed by November 2022.
Legal Basis
This program operates under the overarching legal framework of Horizon Europe, a key EU research and innovation program. It is governed by specific regulations and policies that ensure alignment with broader European strategic objectives and financial accountability.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
50.000 €
Allocated Budget:
10.000.000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Construction and Building Materials, Other
Beneficiaries:
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), startups, companies, business support networks, academic institutions, and social innovation actors.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Policy Development, Implementation, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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