At a glance
Smart solutions for smart rural communities: empowering rural communities and smart villages to innovate for societal change is an EU-level competitive grant from European Commission for the horizon europe sector. Funding is up to €90K. Eligible applicants: Open to eligible organisations in EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries; consortium requirements vary by topic - see the official call conditions. The application deadline is September 15, 2026. Apply via the official listing at ec.europa.eu.
- Amount
- Up to €90K
- Deadline
- Sep 15, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
SMART ERA is an EU-funded project that aims to transform rural areas by addressing their socio-economic and environmental challenges through advanced technology and innovative solutions.SMART ERA impacts will span across technology, governance, business, society, and policymaking, fostering sustainable development and growth.The six (6) Pilot Regions leading the way are:Val di Sole/Trentino, Italy Tramuntana/Sóller, Spain Northern Ostrobothnia, FinlandTrebinje/East Herzegovina, Bosnia and HerzegovinaŠmarje-Padna, Slovenia, Italy, CroatiaDevetaki Plateau, BulgariaThey will become smart villages through the application of Smart Innovation Packages (SIPs) co-designed and validated with local communities. Joint efforts can revitalize rural communities, combat depopulation, and create resilient, vibrant societies.The SMART ERA consortium brings together 25 organisations from 10 countries, cou...
Who can apply
Open to eligible organisations in EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries; consortium requirements vary by topic - see the official call conditions.
How to apply
Apply through the EU Funding & Tenders portal; submission is electronic via the portal's Submission Service before the topic deadline.
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