Indicative Plan for Publishing Calls for Proposals

Name of the CfP: DIGIT.2.2.01 – Call for proposals Seal of Excellence under the Synergies Program
Name of the Program and the Sub-program: Synergies program: Seal of Excellence sub-program
Overall objective of the CfP: Empower outstanding R&D initiatives recognized with the Seal of Excellence in Horizon Europe, fueling Croatia’s journey towards innovation and a sustainable future
Type of CfPs: Permanent open CfP
Indicative eligible activities: Eligibility for activities follows Horizon Europe calls for proposals: European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept Grants, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF)
Eligible applicants: Legal entity according to ERC PoC and MSCA PF calls
Eligible partners: NA
Amount of grant at the Program level (EUR): 2,500,000
Maximum amount of grant per project (EUR):

150,000 – ERC Proof of Concept Grants;
160,000 – MSCA PF – European;
255,000 – MSCA PF – Global

Indicative intensity of grants: According to ERC PoC and MSCA PF calls
Indicative quarter of the publishing of CfPs: 4th quarter of 2024

Name of the CfP: DIGIT.2.2.03 – Call for proposals Bridging Opportunities under the Synergies Program
Name of the Program and the Sub-program: Synergies program: Bridging Opportunities sub-program
Overall objective of the CfP: Increase the impact and success of research and innovation projects by providing financial support to high-quality proposals that have successfully undergone evaluation processes in EU programs but were not funded due to budget constraints
Type of CfPs: Permanent open CfP
Indicative eligible activities: Eligibility for activities follows the criteria established by relevant EU program calls for proposals, focusing on those aligned with the objectives of the DIGIT Project
Eligible applicants: Legal entity according to relevant EU program calls
Eligible partners: NA
Amount of grant at the Program level (EUR): 9,500,000
Maximum amount of grant per project (EUR): 3,000,000
Indicative intensity of grants: According to relevant EU program calls for proposals
Indicative quarter of the publishing of CfPs: 1st quarter of 2025

Name of the CfP: DIGIT.2.2.02 – Call for proposals Routes to Synergies under the Synergies program
Name of the Program and the Sub-program: Synergies program: Routes to Synergies sub-program
Overall objective of the CfP: Prepare consortia/beneficiaries for a successful participation in Horizon Europe with an array of supporting activities that contribute to their coordination capacities, internationalization, valorization and technology uptake
Type of CfPs: Permanent open CfP
Indicative eligible activities:

1. Preparation of projects for Horizon Europe calls for proposals
2. Capacity building
3. Promotion and visibility
4. Project management

Eligible applicants: Public research organizations (ROs)
Eligible partners: Research organizations
Amount of grant at the Program level (EUR): 3,000,000
Maximum amount of grant per project (EUR): 100,000
Indicative intensity of grants: Public and private ROs up to 100%
Indicative quarter of the publishing of CfPs: 1st quarter of 2025

Name of the CfP: DIGIT.2.1.02 – Call for proposals under the Challenge program – Concept note stage
Name of the Program and the Sub-program: Challenge program
Overall objective of the CfP: Development and implementation of innovative solutions that address major challenges in digitalization and green transition, aimed at improving industrial efficiency, competitiveness, and fostering stronger sectoral and technological connections
Type of CfPs: Temporary open CfP
Indicative eligible activities:

1. Adaptation works and infrastructure equipping
2. Research activities
3. Capacity building and dissemination of research findings and technologies
4. Knowledge and technology transfer
5. Market analysis and business validation
6. Promotion and visibility
7. Project management activities

Eligible applicants: Public research organizations (ROs)
Eligible partners: Research organizations, SMEs, large enterprise from Croatia and abroad
Amount of grant at the Program level (EUR): 15,000,000
Maximum amount of grant per project (EUR): 6,000,000
Indicative intensity of grants: Public and private ROs up to 100%, SMEs up to 70%, large enterprises up to 40%
Indicative quarter of the publishing of CfPs: 1st quarter of 2025

Name of the CfP: DIGIT.1.2.03 – Call for proposals under the Professionalization of research centers program
Name of the Program and the Sub-program: Professionalization of research centers
Overall objective of the CfP: Enhance research infrastructure management and foster collaboration with the private sector to unlock the full potential of existing resources and drive innovation
Type of CfPs: Temporary open CfP
Indicative eligible activities:

1. Implementation of development plans;
2. Training and capacity building;
3. Collaboration and networking activities;
4. Project management activities;
5. Promotion and visibility

Eligible applicants: Public research organizations
Eligible partners: NA
Amount of grant at the Program level (EUR): 5,000,000
Maximum amount of grant per project (EUR): 350,000
Indicative intensity of grants: Up to 100%
Indicative quarter of the publishing of CfPs: 1st quarter of 2025

Name of the CfP: DIGIT.2.1.01 – Call for proposals under the Pre- commercial digital and green R&D program
Name of the Program and the Sub-program: Pre-commercial digital and green R&D support
Overall objective of the CfP: Development of innovative digital and green technologies, products, and processes at the early stages of research
Type of CfPs: Temporary open CfP
Indicative eligible activities:

1. Research activities: Industrial research and experimental development;
2. Innovation cycle management activities;
3. Project management activities;
4. Promotion and visibility

Eligible applicants: Research organizations and SMEs
Eligible partners: Research organizations and SMEs
Amount of grant at the Program level (EUR): 10,000,000
Maximum amount of grant per project (EUR):

Digital R&D support: 70,000;
Green R&D support: 300,000

Indicative intensity of grants: Up to 100%
Indicative quarter of the publishing of CfPs: 2nd quarter of 2025

Name of the CfP: DIGIT.1.2.02 – Call for proposals under the Technology scouting program
Name of the Program and the Sub-program: Technology scouting
Overall objective of the CfP: Increase the innovativeness and competitiveness of companies through a better understanding of the innovation cycle and effective utilization of the academic sector
Type of CfPs: Permanent open CfP
Indicative eligible activities:

1. Applied research;
2. Innovation cycle management activities
3. Project management activities;
4. Promotion and visibility

Eligible applicants: SMEs
Eligible partners: Research organizations
Amount of grant at the Program level (EUR): 2,000,000
Maximum amount of grant per project (EUR): 70,000
Indicative intensity of grants: Up to 70%
Indicative quarter of the publishing of CfPs: 3rd quarter of 2025