European Partnerships – Driving Urban Transitions (DUT)

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Programme Category

Co-Financed Programmes

Programme Name

THALIA (2021-2027) – Cohesion Policy Funds

Programme Description

THALIA: Foundations of Change, Prosperity, Equality and Development

Programme “THALIA 2021-2027” constitutes a multi-annual, multi-fund development Programme that was drawn up in accordance to the Article 22 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (Common Provisions Regulation – CPR), outlining the development strategy for the utilisation of the resources allocated to Cyprus through the Cohesion Policy Funds, for the period 2021-2027.

The total budget of the Programme amounts to €1.81 billion, of which €968 million comes from the EU Cohesion Policy Funds, while the remaining €842 million is the national contribution.

Programme Details

Identifier Code

EP / DUT / 092

Call

European Partnerships – Driving Urban Transitions (DUT)

Summary

Participation in the “Driving Urban Transitions” (DUT) European Partnership, aims to encourage local enterprises and other organisations to participate in transnational research and development projects to tackle urban challenges.

Detailed Call Description

Priority: Competitive, Smart and Digital Economy

Policy Objective: A more Competitive and Smarter Europe

The «European Partnerships» Programme offers the opportunity to local organisations to participate in transnational research and innovation projects in sectors and thematic areas of high importance for Cyprus, which are implemented in the frame of Joint Programmes of European Partnerships under the EU “Horizon Europe” Programme, in which the country participates. Furthermore, the Programme promotes the extroversion of local enterprises and research organisations, and their collaboration and networking with foreign organisations through their participation in the transnational projects.

The participation in the Partnership aims to promote the networking and collaboration between Cypriot and foreign organisations through the participation in transnational industrial research and development projects.

European Partnerships are initiatives where the EU, national authorities and/or the private sector jointly commit to support the development and implementation of a programme of research and innovation activities. Partnerships will:

  • address complex challenges outlined in «Horizon Europe» Programme, such as accelerating the transitions towards a society and economy that are climate neutral and circular,
  • support the achievement of EU priorities, such as the European Green Deal, a Europe fit for the digital age, an economy that works for people, and a stronger Europe in the world,
  • be impact-driven by deploying a broad range of R&I activities, from concept to demonstration and validation, to those supporting market, regulatory and societal uptake, and
  • contribute to a stronger European Research Area (ERA), by avoiding the duplication of efforts, creating critical scales of investment and enhancing synergies between programmes.

DUT is realised as a co-funded European partnership of 67 partners from 28 countries and addresses the challenges which European cities face in their endeavour to become sustainable and enhance the quality of life for their citizens. The purpose of this call for proposals is to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning.

Project Type: Grant Scheme

Geographical area covered by the invitation: Cyprus

Submission Deadline to DUT
Stage 1: Pre-Proposals
21 November 2023, 13.00 (CET)

Stage 2: Full Proposals
30 April 2024, 13.00 (CEST)

Submission Deadline to RIF
Stage 1: Pre-Proposals
28 November 2023, 13.00 (local time)

Stage 2: Full Proposals
9 May 2024, 13.00 (local time)

EP_DUT-0923_Call_EN

Call Total Budget

€1 750 000

Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan

Maximum 30%

Thematic Categories

  • Research, Technological Development and Innovation

Eligibility for Participation

  • Central Government
  • Chambers
  • Large Enterprises
  • Legal Entities
  • Local Authorities
  • NGOs
  • Private Bodies
  • Semi-governmental organisations
  • State-owned Enterprises
  • Trade Unions

Eligibility For Participation Notes

Category of Beneficiaries: Private Entities · Businesses · Researchers / Research Centers / Organizations · Local Government Authorities · Non-Governmental Organizations · Chambers · Trade Unions · Central Government · Semi-Governmental Organizations · Public Law Legal Entities

Call Opening Date

04/09/2023

Call Closing Date

09/05/2024

National Contact Point(s)

Support Service
Τelephone: 22205000
Email: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://iris.research.org.cy/#!/calls

EU Contact Point

European Regional Development Fund