Funder: European Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: €5–8 million per project (indicative); 50% funding rate; minimum 50% of budget to third-party support and/or innovation procurements; up to €600,000 per third-party grant.
Summary: Supports joint regional action plans to build inclusive, interconnected EU innovation ecosystems, fostering collaboration and innovation across regions for green, digital, and societal transformation.
Key Information: At least three national/regional authorities from different countries required, with both 'leader' and 'emerging' innovator regions; 50% co-funding and strict eligibility rules apply.