Teaming for Excellence

The Teaming for Excellence program targets specific entities and regions within the European Union and Associated Countries to enhance research and innovation capabilities. It focuses on strengthening scientific excellence and modernizing R&I systems by facilitating strategic partnerships.

Teaming for Excellence supports projects that develop and enhance research and innovation capacities through the establishment or upgrading of Centres of Excellence. The funding primarily covers operational and developmental aspects, with clear guidelines on eligible and excluded costs, emphasizing complementary funding for significant infrastructure investments.

The Teaming for Excellence program offers grants as a financial instrument, providing significant EU contributions that must be matched by complementary funding. Projects typically span up to six years, with specific minimum and maximum EU grant amounts defined per action.

Applicants for the Teaming for Excellence program must adhere to stringent conditions covering application procedures, consortium structure, financial regulations, and other operational provisions. These include requirements for complementary funding, organizational autonomy, and strategic alignment with national/regional policies.

The application for Teaming for Excellence follows a structured two-stage process, with detailed evaluation criteria and procedures to ensure transparency and fairness. Applicants are informed of evaluation outcomes and successful projects proceed to a grant preparation phase.

The Teaming for Excellence program operates under the overarching legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring compliance with EU regulations for research and innovation funding. Its foundational documents establish the program's mandate and govern its implementation and financial management.