2024 European Innovation Score board Released Marie LatourSettings The European Commission released the Innovation Scoreboard 2024 on July 8, offering an in-depth comparative analysis of innovation performance among EU Member States, other European countries, and selected global competitors. The scoreboard reveals a notable 10% increase in the EU’s innovation performance since 2017, with a modest ... Read more
Strategic partnership with CleanTech Business Club Marie LatourSettings Joins Forces to Propel Sustainable Innovation On the occasion of its 10th anniversary celebrated in Munich on June 20, 2024, the CleanTech Business Club (CBC) announced a strategic partnership with Euro-Funding. This collaboration aims to identify and support disruptive startups in the cleantech, clean hydrogen, and clean ... Read more
2024 European Calls for Environmental and Climate Projects Asier PollánSettings WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAMME? The 2024 LIFE calls for proposals opened on 18 April and will close in early September. Some of these calls are a two-stage process, with a first deadline in September for concept notes and a final submission deadline ... Read more
Development of GHG Emission Reduction Plan Paula GutierrezSettings IMPORTANCE OF REDUCING GHG EMISSIONS We are currently experiencing a climate crisis, significantly accelerated by the increase in Greenhouse Gas emissions. Temperatures are rising, affecting the climate, flora, and fauna, as well as causing a gradual rise in sea levels. For this reason, an increasing number of ... Read more
The new European Alternative Fuels Initiative is launched Matteo PresaccoSettings The EU has just introduced the second wave of Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport – Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF). With € 1 billion budget to be distributed between 2024 and 2026, this initiative aims to accelerate Europe’s shift towards green transport. Investing in Alternative ... Read more
How to maximize success in EU grants management? Chiara AssirelliSettings UNDERSTANDING EU GRANTS Managing European Union (EU) grants effectively is crucial for organisations aiming to fund their projects or initiatives. EU grants are competitive and adhere to strict compliance and reporting standards. Success in managing these grants not only involves securing the funding but also ... Read more
How to Create Winning Proposals for the EU Mónica GarcíaSettings When it comes to securing funding from the European Union (EU), the competition is fierce. To emerge successfully from this challenging journey and obtain coveted European funding, applicants must be able to create winning proposals. Currently, there are various calls for proposals that affect a ... Read more
EU Projects Secures Funding for Two Remarkable Projects in Circular Bio-Based Industries Call Mónica GarcíaSettings A Competitive Landscape The new year has begun with a resounding success for EU Projects, as they proudly announce their achievement in securing funding for not one but two outstanding European projects as part of the Circular Bio-Based Industries (CBE) ... Read more
European Innovation Council Work Programme 2024 Elena PerezSettings It opens funding opportunities worth over €1.2 billion for strategic technologies and scaling up companies The European Innovation Council (EIC) has officially launched and adopted its much-anticipated work programme for 2024, outlining strategic goals, key performance indicators, and funding schemes aimed at fostering breakthrough technologies and supporting ... Read more
Digital Platforms in Central America Laura Núñez MuñozSettings MULTILATERAL PROJECTS TEAM From the Multilateral Projects unit, we have successfully concluded the management of the contract: “Technical Assistance Services in Customs Matters.” We initiated our Technical Assistance in August 2019, formally concluding in January 2023, with these additional months allocated to administrative and financial closure. Our ... Read more
New 2023 European decarbonisation Call for projects and hydrogen auction opens David García ArrateSettings Introduction On 23 November the European Commission opened two new calls aiming to support EU’s decarbonisation objectives: The new 2023 Innovation Fund call for a total amount worth at least € 4 Bn. The new auction pilot from the Hydrogen bank ... Read more
Code of conduct for consultants Carolina AragonesesSettings Euro-Funding Adheres to EIC’s New Code of Conduct for Innovation Consulting. The EIC board recently adopted a Code of Conduct for consultants who are advising applicants to apply to EIC calls, and in particular the EIC Accelerator. These are a set of ethical guidelines and principles designed to ... Read more