Innovatiesteun bij Europese samenwerking (thematisch) managed by VLAIO
Includes multiple European thematic partnerships such as CETPartnership, Chips-JU, DUT, EP PerMed, ERA-MIN, and others
Varies per thematic partnership and call
Example: CETPartnership runs from 2022 to 2027 with six joint calls
EP PerMed runs from 2023 to 2033
ERA-MIN3 runs until November 2025
MARLEN runs from January 2025 to June 2029
SBEP runs from September 2022 to December 2029
THCS runs from 2023 to 2027
Support innovation projects involving international collaboration
Accelerate energy transition, develop semiconductor industry, promote personalized medicine, support sustainable urban transitions, and other thematic goals
Foster transnational R&D projects aligned with EU strategic priorities
Flemish enterprises (both SMEs and large companies)
Knowledge institutions including universities and research centers
Healthcare organizations and non-profit patient organizations (for EP PerMed)
Local authorities (for DUT)
Consortia involving partners from multiple countries
Part of Horizon Europe and other EU co-funded initiatives
Builds on previous programs such as KDT-JU (now Chips-JU), ERA-MIN2, and others
Supports coordination among EU member states and associated countries
European Union co-funded partnerships
VLAIO provides national funding support for Flemish participants
Funding via competitive calls for proposals
Enables Flemish participation in major European thematic innovation partnerships
Supports high-impact, risky, and collaborative R&D projects
Addresses strategic European challenges such as climate neutrality, health system transformation, and digital transition
Recurring calls, typically annual or multiple calls over partnership duration
Examples: CETPartnership has one call per year; EUPAHW has annual calls
Enterprises with legal personality (both SMEs and large companies)
Knowledge institutions including universities and research centers
Healthcare organizations and non-profit patient organizations (EP PerMed)
Local authorities (DUT)
Consortia must include partners from multiple countries
Must be eligible under VLAIO’s research and development subsidy schemes
For EP PerMed, companies in difficulty at decision time are excluded unless remedial plan is provided
Both SMEs and large enterprises are eligible
Capacity to participate in challenging and risky R&D projects
Flemish organizations eligible for VLAIO support
Consortia must include partners from multiple participating countries in the respective partnership
Experience in R&D and innovation projects is implied
Ability to collaborate internationally
Most partnerships require consortia with partners from at least two or three different countries
Examples: Chips-JU requires at least three partners from three countries
ERA-MIN requires at least three partners from two different countries
EUPAHW requires 3 to 8 partners from at least three countries
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Organizations must be legally established and operational
Clean energy technologies and energy transition (CETPartnership)
European semiconductor industry development (Chips-JU)
Sustainable urban transitions (DUT)
Personalized medicine research and implementation (EP PerMed)
Non-energy and non-agriculture raw materials (ERA-MIN)
Animal health and welfare (EUPAHW)
Advanced manufacturing, ICT, food systems, maritime low-emission, materials engineering, blue economy, health and care systems transformation, water security, among others
Energy, semiconductor manufacturing, urban development, healthcare, raw materials, animal health, ICT, food systems, maritime transport, materials science, blue economy, health systems, water security
Enterprises, research institutions, healthcare providers, local authorities, non-profit organizations, and other relevant stakeholders depending on partnership
Projects must involve international collaboration across participating countries
Consortia must include partners from multiple countries as per partnership rules
Projects must align with thematic priorities of each partnership
Companies in difficulty excluded in EP PerMed unless remedied
Innovative R&D results contributing to thematic goals
Implementation of personalized medicine in health systems (EP PerMed)
Acceleration of energy transition (CETPartnership)
Sustainable urban solutions (DUT)
Development of semiconductor technologies (Chips-JU)
Projects must align with EU strategic plans such as SET-Plan, Horizon Europe priorities, and specific partnership objectives
Social, economic, and environmental impacts including climate neutrality, health improvements, sustainable urbanization, technological advancement
Ambitious, transnational, and often large-scale R&D projects
Some partnerships support networking events and pilot projects
Projects should contribute to sustainable development goals and long-term societal benefits
Expertise relevant to the thematic area of the partnership
Capability to conduct challenging and risky R&D
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Consortia must include qualified partners from multiple countries
Inclusion of enterprises and knowledge institutions as appropriate
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High-quality, innovative research and development aligned with EU standards
Submission of project proposals following online application procedures
For Chips-JU, submission includes Parts A, B, National Budgets Table, and Part C for Flemish subsidy
Projects should be challenging and risky R&D endeavors
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Dependent on thematic area, e.g., clean energy tech, semiconductor tech
Consortia must include partners from multiple countries and sectors
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Compliance with Horizon Europe and EU partnership standards
Varies per partnership and call
Example: EP PerMed networking support call offers up to €30,000 per application
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Deadlines vary per partnership and call
Example: CETPartnership 4th call open from 11 June to 9 October 2025
EP PerMed networking call open from May 2025 to 29 September 2025
Chips-JU 2025 call deadline for project outline 29 April 2025
DUT 3rd call open until 14 November 2024
Dependent on partnership and project specifics
Partnership durations vary from 2022-2027 (CETPartnership) to 2023-2033 (EP PerMed)
Projects typically follow timelines aligned with partnership calls and EU funding cycles
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Projects must follow online application procedures and meet consortium composition rules
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Projects must comply with EU and national regulations relevant to their thematic area
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Projects aligned with sustainability and environmental goals
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Consortia must adhere to rules governing international cooperation within EU partnerships
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Projects must comply with applicable legal frameworks
Project proposals submitted via online application procedures
For Chips-JU, consortium leader submits Parts A, B, National Budgets Table, and Part C for Flemish subsidy
Applicants must indicate international project context
Follow online submission portals for research or development projects
Contact relevant funding agencies in each country prior to submission
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Projects must be ambitious, transnational, and aligned with partnership priorities
Contact funding agencies in each participating country before submission
Online application portals as per VLAIO and partnership instructions
Consortium details, project description, budget tables, and additional templates as required
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Contact points at VLAIO and partnership coordinators available for questions
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Support is provided via existing VLAIO innovation subsidies for Flemish partners
Some partnerships focus on networking support calls (e.g., EP PerMed NSC2025)
Requirement for international consortia may limit single-entity applicants
Companies in difficulty face restrictions in EP PerMed
Align projects with EU strategic plans and partnership goals to maximize funding chances
Transnational collaboration and alignment with thematic priorities
Sustainability, inclusion, and innovation are emphasized across partnerships
Projects must be innovative, ambitious, and risky R&D endeavors
Strong research and development focus in all partnerships
Projects should be challenging and include risk management
International collaboration requires cultural awareness and coordination
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Consortia of enterprises and knowledge institutions from multiple European countries
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Varies widely depending on partnership and project scope
VLAIO and other national agencies participate regularly in calls
Participation from approximately 30 countries in CETPartnership
Focus on energy, health, materials, ICT, and environment sectors
Climate neutrality, personalized medicine, sustainable urban development
Increasing emphasis on transnational collaboration and sustainability
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Importance of early coordination with funding agencies and strong consortia