HORIZON-EIE-2024-CONNECT-01-03
12 Million EUR
- CONNECT
Call Description:
Project results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes:
• Increasing the market footprint of European start-ups in strategic digital technologies and deep tech innovation, notably Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Computing, Cybersecurity, Next Generation Internet, Blockchain, Internet of Things, Metaverse, Energy, Greentech, AgriTech, and Fintech;
• Better connection of start-ups, including EIT and EIC-supported start-ups and Seal of Excellence holders, to relevant local and/or European ecosystems, communities, and potential new markets;
• A scaling up of capabilities in matching technology solutions developed by highly innovative European Union (EU)-funded digital and deep tech start-ups with investment and growth opportunities in collaboration with other initiatives such as: the EIC, the EIT and the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), InvestEU, the Digital Europe Programme, Women TechEU, public and private buyers, or investors and corporate innovation ventures, and start-up villages
Target group(s): Start-up ecosystem builders, business angel organisations, venture capital entities, accelerators, incubators, start-up associations, clusters.
Special Conditions:
Expected EU contribution per project | The Commission estimates that an EU contribution of between EUR 1.50 and 2.00 million would allow these outcomes to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of a proposal requesting different amounts. |
Indicative budget of the call /Number of porjects to be funded | 12 Million EUR / 6 |
Type of Action | Coordination and Support Action |
Eligibility | The consortium must have at least three (3) independent legal entities operating at least 3 different Horizon Europe programs (one of which is an EU member state). At least 50% of the beneficiaries in a consortium must be established in 'modest' or ‘emerging’ innovator countries or regions. |