Programme-level collaboration

The main goal of this opportunity is to strengthen collaborative research and innovation by coordinating national and regional funding programmes across different countries. The focus is on identifying shared priorities, launching joint calls for transnational research and innovation projects, and supporting activities that address technology, policy, societal, and market needs. By pooling resources and aligning policies, the initiative aims to tackle global challenges and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. International cooperation and the advancement of shared European values are key aspects of this opportunity.

• Projects must be submitted by a consortium with at least three independent legal entities.
• Each entity must be from a different Member State, Associated Country, or non-associated third country, with at least two entities from Member States.
• Proposals must follow the required page limits and layout as specified in the application guidelines.
• Legal entities from non-associated third countries can participate and receive funding if justified.
• Projects should align national and regional research funding on common priorities, pool resources, and show impact at various levels.
• Project duration should be up to 3 years, unless a longer period is justified.
• Proposals must avoid overlapping with ongoing EU-funded actions.

Example projects:

• A consortium of research agencies from France, Germany, and Brazil jointly launching a call for renewable energy research.
• National innovation funds from Spain, Italy, and South Africa collaborating to fund projects on digital health solutions.
• Regional funding bodies from Poland, Sweden, and Japan aligning their programs to support circular economy initiatives.

Personnel costs
Subcontracting
Travel and subsistence
Equipment (depreciation or rental)
Consumables and materials
Dissemination and communication
Access to research infrastructure
IPR and certification
Audit costs
Indirect costs (25% flat rate)
Internally invoiced services

• Budget for this Call: 4,000,000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 2
• Maximum value per project: 2,000,000€
• Minimum value per project: 2,000,000€

• The application must be submitted by a consortium of at least three independent legal entities.
• Each legal entity must be established in a different Member State, Associated Country, or non-associated third country.
• At least two of the consortium members must be established in Member States.
• Legal entities from non-associated third countries are eligible for funding if their participation is clearly justified.