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- Reorganized funding program structure: moved standalone .md files into organized directories with PROGRAM_INFO.md and APPLICATION_SCOPE.md - Created budget files for selected priority programs: * EIC Accelerator: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M) * ZIM: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€465k) * DBU: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€152.5k) * LIFE Programme: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M) - Created team CV files for all selected programs (CV_Damir_Mukimov.md) - Added application documents structure: * funding/applications/budget/ - Master budget files and templates * funding/applications/team_cvs/ - Master CV and team expertise summary - Updated FUNDING_GAP_ANALYSIS.md to reflect completed documents - Added APPLICATION_REQUIREMENTS_REPORT.md with detailed requirements - Added PREPARATION_PRIORITY.md for application preparation workflow
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Horizon Europe (EU R&D Framework Program)
Overview
Horizon Europe is the EU's key funding program for research and innovation, providing grants for collaborative R&D and innovation projects with strong focus on Green Deal objectives.
Managing Body
European Commission
Funding Type
Grants for collaborative R&D and innovation projects
Funding Amount
- Multi-partner Research/Innovation Actions: 70–100% of costs
- Project budgets: €3–10+ million range
- EIC Accelerator (within Horizon Europe): Up to €2.5M grant + optional equity up to €15M
Deadlines
- Calls released under multi-year work programmes
- 2024 call on "Hubs for Circularity": 19 Sept 2023 (closed)
- EIC Accelerator: Short applications continuous; Full application deadlines: 12 March 2025 (closed), 1 October 2025 (closed)
- Next EIC Accelerator deadlines: Check official website for 2026 dates
- Horizon Europe calls: Check Funding & Tenders portal for current 2026 calls
Eligibility
- Consortia of at least 3 entities from different EU/associated countries
- Some instruments support single SMEs
- EIC Accelerator: Single startups/SMEs with breakthrough innovations
Thematic Alignment
Strong focus on Green Deal objectives:
- Circular economy
- Industrial symbiosis
- Emissions reduction
- Digital industrial innovation
- Processes4Planet partnership: "Hubs for Circularity" for industrial-urban symbiosis solutions (TRL 6–8)
Relevance to City Resource Graph
- Industrial symbiosis platforms
- Cross-company resource optimization
- Digital platforms for circular economy
- Smart industrial clusters
Links
- Funding & Tenders Portal - Main portal with call documents
- A.SPIRE Partnership - Processes4Planet partnership
- EIC Accelerator
Application Checklist
Pre-Application Requirements
- Verify eligibility:
- Consortium: At least 3 entities from different EU/associated countries (✅ Germany eligible as partner)
- OR single SME for some instruments (EIC Accelerator)
- Determine project type:
- Collaborative R&D project (consortium required) OR
- Single SME innovation (EIC Accelerator)
- Build consortium (if collaborative):
- At least 3 partners from different EU countries
- Include research institutions, SMEs, large companies
- Define roles and responsibilities
- Check specific call requirements and deadlines
Required Documents (Collaborative Projects)
- Consortium agreement
- Project description with innovation focus
- Work packages and deliverables
- Budget breakdown per partner
- CVs of key team members
- Partnership agreements
- Letters of support
- Market analysis and impact assessment
- Circular economy/environmental impact description
Required Documents (EIC Accelerator - Single SME)
- See EIC Accelerator checklist for details
- Company registration (German/EU)
- Business plan
- Technology description (TRL 5-8)
- Market analysis
Application Steps
- Review Funding & Tenders Portal
- Check current 2026 calls for circular economy/industrial symbiosis
- For collaborative projects: Build consortium (3+ partners from different countries)
- For single SME: Consider EIC Accelerator (no consortium needed)
- Review call-specific requirements and deadlines
- Prepare and submit application before deadline
Project Alignment Checklist
- Project aligns with Green Deal objectives
- Demonstrates circular economy/industrial symbiosis focus
- Shows environmental impact and emissions reduction
- Includes digital innovation component (if applicable)
- Demonstrates EU-wide impact
- Shows collaboration benefits (if consortium)
Consortium Building (Collaborative Projects)
- Identify partners from different EU countries
- Define partner roles (research, industry, SME, large company)
- Establish consortium agreement
- Allocate work packages to partners
- Define budget distribution
- Note: Germany/Berlin company can be consortium coordinator or partner
Post-Submission
- Save confirmation and reference number
- Monitor evaluation timeline
- Prepare for potential evaluation/interview
- Have additional documentation ready if requested
Application Tips
- Requires strong consortium building across EU countries
- Focus on TRL 5-8 for EIC Accelerator
- Emphasize environmental impact and circular economy benefits
- Multi-year work programmes require early planning
- German companies eligible - can participate in consortia or apply alone (EIC Accelerator)
- Berlin location perfect - EU member state eligible for all calls