Startup Europe
The 'Startup Europe' program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to accelerate the growth and market expansion of European digital and deep tech start-ups and scale-ups. This initiative fosters cross-border collaboration and connects innovative companies with vital ecosystems, investment, and new market opportunities, specifically targeting less represented regions and women-led ventures.
Who is Funded
The 'Startup Europe' program is designed to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and interconnected innovation ecosystem across the European Union and Associated Countries. It specifically targets the growth and market expansion of European start-ups and scale-ups, particularly those operating in strategic digital technologies and deep tech innovation. The program aims to bridge innovation divides and promote equitable diffusion of innovation benefits by engaging less represented regions and stakeholders.
What is Funded
This program supports projects and activities focused on accelerating European digital and deep tech start-ups, enabling their growth and market expansion. The funding is directed towards specific technological areas and phases of business development, with an emphasis on market-ready or near-market solutions.
Type and Scope of Funding
The 'Startup Europe' initiative provides financial support in the form of grants, with a substantial indicative budget allocated to foster market growth and internationalization for eligible European start-ups and scale-ups. While no fixed project duration is set, a typical timeframe can be observed from previous projects.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries under the 'Startup Europe' program must adhere to specific conditions, particularly concerning consortium composition and general eligibility requirements set forth by Horizon Europe.
Application Procedure
The application process for 'Startup Europe' followed a single-stage submission, requiring adherence to specific timelines and documentation. The evaluation of proposals and communication of results are structured according to the Horizon Europe guidelines.
Legal Basis
The 'Startup Europe' program is firmly rooted in the overarching legal and strategic frameworks of the European Union, particularly those governing research and innovation within the Horizon Europe framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
12,500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
12,500,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (EU) and Associated Countries, with a specific focus on 'moderate' and 'emerging' innovator countries and regions.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Green Technology, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Energy Production and Supply
Beneficiaries:
Start-ups, scale-ups, business angel organisations, venture capital entities, accelerators, incubators, start-up associations, clusters
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Market Introduction, Scaling, Product Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
European Innovation Council (EIC), European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), InvestEU, Digital Europe Programme, Women TechEU, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), clusters and Euroclusters, European university alliances, public and private buyers.
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