Vinnovate

Funding of projects with private promoters that are selected within the VInnovate funding mechanism calls, organized by the Vanguard Initiative

Supporting SMEs by financing projects aimed at increasing the degree of innovation of the company by validating or developing a prototype/product/technology in the areas of smart specialization RIS3 North-East.

Eligible beneficiaries: SMEs (micro-enterprises, small, medium-sized enterprises) demonstrating participation in the VInnovate 2024 interregional financing mechanism and obtaining a positive opinion from the Vinnovate Secretariat.

The following are financed: research – development – ​​innovation (RDI) activities (minimum TRL 6 – TRL 7 and/or TRL 8), provision of tangible/intangible assets for the RDI activity, related RD contractual activities used exclusively for the project, etc.

The financial allocation available for this call is 600.000 euros.

The minimum non-refundable amount is 50.000 euros, and the maximum is 200.000 euros.

Estimated period for submission of funding applications: September – October 2024