Submission of proposals by September 19
As part of the European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) program of Horizon Europe, the HORIZON-EIE-2024-CONNECT-02-02 call was launched: Mutual learning and support scheme for national and regional innovation programmes. This initiative aims to improve dialogue and collaboration between public innovation authorities and agencies, facilitating the design and implementation of regional and national innovation funding programs for start-ups and SMEs.
The “Plug-in” scheme allows projects previously funded by national or regional innovation programs and certified under the “Plug-in” scheme to apply to Phase 2 of the EIC Accelerator program after an evaluation of their adequacy. The initiative promotes mutual learning and the sharing of best practices among innovation agencies and other entities responsible for managing innovation funding programs.
Interested parties in this dialogue and networking opportunity have until September 19 to submit their proposals.
Watch the informative session from June 11: Online Info Session – European Innovation Ecosystems – June Calls (youtube.com).
Learn more about the Plug-in scheme and funding programs already certified by the European Commission, visit: Fast Track and Plug-In schemes for EIC Accelerator – European Commission (europa.eu)
For more information, contact the national points of contact for the EIE:
Bibiana Dantas (bibiana.dantas@ani.pt) / Rita Silva (rita.silva@ani.pt)
