Funder: European Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: €24 million total; expected grant size per project: €5–8 million; project duration: 3–5 years; 50% co-funding required.
Summary: Funds large-scale, co-funded action plans to create and connect regional innovation valleys in widening countries, supporting EU priorities such as green and digital transitions.
Key Information: At least 50% of eligible costs must go to financial support for third parties and/or innovation procurement; major share of budget to widening countries.