HORIZON-EIE-2023-CONNECT-03-01
Implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys
Plain-language summary
Co-fund action plans to connect and boost regional innovation valleys under Horizon Europe.
This call supports co-funded actions to implement joint plans for connected regional innovation valleys. It aims to strengthen innovation ecosystems and promote sustainable, market-creating innovation. The focus is on collaboration, technology transfer, and regional development.
Likely relevant for
- Regional innovation agencies
- Innovation ecosystem coordinators
- SME support organizations
- Technology transfer offices
- Business development consultants
- Policy makers in regional development
Project signals
Joint action plans for regional innovationFocus on connected innovation valleysMarket-creating and sustainable innovationSupport for SMEs and startupsPromotion of entrepreneurship and business coaching
What it funds
- Implementation of co-funded joint action plans
- Connecting regional innovation valleys
- Strengthening innovation ecosystems
- Supporting SMEs, startups, and spin-offs
- Promoting technology and knowledge transfer
- Advancing smart specialisation and regional development strategies
Expected outcomes
- Enhanced collaboration between regional innovation actors
- Improved innovation support services
- Increased market-creating innovations
- Stronger regional innovation ecosystems
- Progress towards net-zero and sustainable development goals
Who can apply / participate
- Regional authorities and agencies
- Innovation support organizations
- Business support service providers
- Research and technology organizations involved in innovation
- Consortia of above entities
- Consortia likely required to cover multiple regional innovation valleys
- Partnerships across regions encouraged
- Applicants from EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries
- Must implement co-funded joint action plans
- Focus on connected regional innovation valleys
- Exact minimum and maximum consortium size
- Specific funding rates and budget limits
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Budget and funding rate details
- Exact scope and expected outcomes
Money
Budget and funding rates not clearly stated; check official call documents for details.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
- Check official call text for detailed eligibility and submission requirements
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:28 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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