Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: October 15, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: €5–8 million per project | Total call budget: €35 million | Project duration: 3–5 years | Funding rate: 50% of eligible costs
Summary: Supports creation of connected regional innovation valleys in the EU to strengthen innovation ecosystems, foster collaboration, and boost innovation capacity, especially in less advanced regions.
Key Information: Consortium must include at least 3 authorities from different eligible countries, with both 'leader' and 'emerging' innovator regions represented; at least 50% of costs must go to third parties or procurement.