Twinning Bottom-Up
The Twinning Bottom-Up program, part of Horizon Europe, aimed to enhance research and innovation capacity in Widening countries. This initiative fostered strategic partnerships between research institutions, facilitating knowledge transfer and exchange of best practices to elevate scientific excellence and strengthen R&I systems across the European Union.
Who is Funded by Twinning Bottom-Up?
The Twinning Bottom-Up program was designed to strengthen research and innovation (R&I) capabilities in Widening countries by supporting collaborative projects. Eligible applicants primarily included research institutions and universities from these countries, partnering with leading counterparts across the EU. The geographical scope encompassed not only Widening countries but also specific Associated Countries and Outermost Regions, with a clear objective to reduce R&I disparities and promote scientific excellence.
What is Funded by Twinning Bottom-Up?
The Twinning Bottom-Up program supported projects across various research and innovation domains, embracing a bottom-up approach to allow for diverse scientific strategies. While a research component was permitted, the core focus remained on capacity building and knowledge exchange. Costs were managed through a lump sum funding model, ensuring efficiency and simplifying financial reporting.
Type and Scope of Twinning Funding
The Twinning Bottom-Up program offered grants as a lump sum, with specific funding limits per project. Projects typically ran for a maximum of three years, emphasizing focused and impactful collaborations to achieve their objectives.
Conditions and Requirements for Twinning Bottom-Up
Applicants for the Twinning Bottom-Up program had to adhere to specific conditions covering application requirements, consortium structures, and budgetary rules. A key requirement was the presence of a Gender Equality Plan for certain applicant types and the mandatory establishment of a consortium agreement among beneficiaries.
Application Procedure for Twinning Bottom-Up
The application process for the Twinning Bottom-Up call involved submitting proposals through a single-stage procedure. Evaluation followed specific criteria and ranking rules, with results communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis of Twinning Bottom-Up
The Twinning Bottom-Up program was founded upon robust legal frameworks, notably the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, and operated under various key governing regulations that shaped its implementation and financial management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
1,500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
113,000,000 €
Deadline:
27.09.2023
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Widening countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia), Associated Countries with R&I performance equivalent to Widening countries (Albania, Armenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Morocco), and Outermost Regions (French overseas departments/community: Martinique, Mayotte, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Saint Martin; Portuguese autonomous regions: Madeira, Azores; Spanish autonomous community: Canary Islands).
Sectors:
Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare, Environmental and Climate Protection, Energy Production and Supply, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Capacity Building, Planning, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Top-class leading counterparts at European Union level from two different Member States or Associated Countries (as internationally-leading partners).
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