Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: October 15, 2025 (Full proposal submission, single-stage)
Funding Amounts: Approx. €1,000,000 per project (lump sum); total topic budget €5,000,000; project duration typically 12–18 months
Summary: Funds the collaborative design of joint long-term action plans among innovation ecosystem actors to enhance connectivity, inclusiveness, and strategic alignment across the EU.
Key Information: Consortium must include at least one 'moderate/emerging' and one 'strong/leader' innovator region.