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We would like to inform you that our Spanish member FUNDECYT PCTEX, is looking for project partners to build a consortium in order to apply to the HORIZON-EIE-2023-CONNECT-03-01 Implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys Topic.  The project aims to establish a connected Regional Innovation Valley (RIV) focused on tackling Clean Energy Management challenges in Europe, fostering innovation, and attracting investment.

Key focus areas of the RIV include: 

• Energy storage and sector coupling; 

• Smart grid technologies for renewable-based systems;

• Supportive regulatory and financial mechanisms for enabling flexibility in the energy transition.

Main objectives of the project: 

• Create an effective regional innovation valley in Europe connecting 5 to 10 EU regions to boost innovation and investments;

• Increase cooperation among the participating regions to support their progress;

• Establish new or improved clean energy management strategies in each territory;

• Generate common knowledge assets and regional policies and tools;

• Increase innovation capabilities and facilitate the entry of innovations into the market; 

• Mobilise funding and investments (public and private) for innovation.

Budget: The project budget will range from € 10 Million to € 16 Million overall, with 50% of the funds (€ 5 to 8 Million) dedicated specifically to the open calls. Additionally the EC's Contribution will be 50% of the project budget (Grant from € 5 8 Million).

Consortium criteria: The consortium is led by the Extremadura region in Spain. They are looking for 5 to 10 regions with interest in the topic and that can bring complementary capacities and contributions to the concept. Each region must have a national or regional authority capable of mobilising and unlocking regional funds for the open calls.

Additionally, for more information on the context and background, scope and objectives of the project, please click here.

If your Regional Development Agency is interested in partnering with FUNDECYT PCTEX and applying to the afore-mentioned Topic, do not hesitate to contact our colleague Giacomo Frisanco, and he will facilitate further contact.