Clusters are individuals - VDI/VDE-IT

2.9.1.3 Term of the Program, Financial Aspects and Application Procedure
Term of the program 2008-2013
Budget
Type of funding
Does the program have a specific technology
focus
Are there calls for proposals
Is there a dialogue with applicants about the
improvement of their application prior to the
final submission of the application
Maximum funding period for a project
Is there a maximum amount of funding an applicant
can apply for
Financing structure of projects
Most important evaluation criteria for project
proposals
2.9.1.4 Instruments
The program provides grant funding for knowledge dissemination,
collaborative R&D projects between companies, research
institutions and universities, tangible investments to
enhance the R&D capability, internationalization activities,
training and education, support of start-up companies and
advice on intellectual property rights.
EUR 33 million
Grant funding
Yes
Yes
Yes
There is no maximum funding period.
There is no maximum amount.
Max. 75 % funding from the program
• Impact on industry sector and companies
• Technology or scientific area of the cluster
• RTD excellence
2.9.1.5 Results and Impact of the Program
There are no evaluation-based results available yet. Since
the inception of the program 40 SME, three Non-SME, 12
universities, one R&D institutions, one training and education
provider and seven consultants have benefited from the
program that is coordinated by the Corallia Hellenic Clusters
Initiative (figures as of 2009).
Figure 48 displays the results of the program according to a
self-assessment of the program officials.
Growth of the cluster
(new memberships)
R&D investments of companies
4
3
2
New products, services and/or
processes
1
Skills development of cluster
members
0
Growth of turnover of companies
International activities of cluster
members
Growth of employment
Figure 48: Results of the program
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