Support for R&I policy making in the EU enlargement countries

The grant aims to support national and regional research, innovation, and education initiatives in EU enlargement countries. It focuses on fostering capacity building, promoting regional economic growth, and integrating these countries into the European Research Area and Innovation Area. The grant also seeks to align national policies with EU priorities such as the Green Deal and digital transformation.

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Agency	HORIZON (EU)
Region	EU
Country	ALBAGEXKMDMEMKRSTRUA
Legal form	Government organization, NGO, Company
Start date	6 May 2025
End date	16 Sep 2025
Max funding	3,000,000 EUR per project
Budget	3,000,000 EUR (2025)
Coverage	100%

Grant application conditions

Coordinator Eligibility	The coordinator must be a legal entity established in a Widening country.
Budget Allocation	At least 50% of the budget must be allocated to beneficiaries established in Widening countries.
Maximum Grant Amount	The maximum amount to be granted to each third party is EUR 60,000.
Eligible Countries	Applicants must be from eligible countries as described in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Financial and Operational Capacity	Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Documentation	https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-04-ACCESS-01

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