To fund SMEs providing water-smart solutions for agrifood and energy-intensive industries, fostering internationalisation activities towards North America (Canada & USA).
Total Budget: Not specified (maximum funding per SME €60,000 for all activities)
Funding per Activity: Up to €2,000 covering 100% of eligible costs (travel, accommodation, exhibition stands, registrations).
Eligibility:
- SMEs as per EU definition
- Based in EU Member States, overseas territories, or countries associated with the Single Market Programme (COSME)
- Members of a cluster organisation registered on the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP)
- Total funding across innovation, knowledge, and internationalisation activities must not exceed €60,000.
Eligible Activities:
- Travel and accommodation for meet-the-buyer events in North America
- Participation in international fairs in agrifood and energy-intensive industries
- Exhibition stands at fairs
- Visits to potential clients in North America
Selection Procedure: First come, first served evaluation. Results communicated within 2 weeks after submission.
Timeline:
- Opening: 18/09/2024
- Closing: 12/02/2025 (or earlier if budget is exhausted)
- Results Notification: by 26/02/2025
- Financial Agreement Signing: by 12/03/2025
- Activity Completion: by 12/06/2025
- Final Reporting: by 26/06/2025