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Horizon Europe — Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area

Horizon Widening: Teaming CoE Synergies

Funds one €7M action for research centres in widening regions to share expertise, build capacity and create lasting regional and European impact.

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Teaming Centres of Excellence have received major public investment, but many still need stronger links with one another and better routes from research to lasting regional impact. This topic funds one five-year action that brings these centres together around practical joint work.

The project can build thematic clusters, test joint activities, run peer learning and coaching, and connect centres …

A five-year Coordination and Support Action that links Teaming Centres of Excellence across Europe. It funds strategic clustering, pilot thematic clusters, peer learning and expert coaching for knowledge valorisation, matchmaking with industry and investors, a shared online platform, the Teaming conference, and support for spin-offs, licensing and investment readiness. The consortium must cover the expertise needed for these services, reach past, existing and future Teaming CoEs, and track progress with tailored key performance indicators. The coordinator must be an experienced Teaming coordinator established in a Widening country.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€7M

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