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B-Resilient will unlock the development of innovative bio-based agri-food value chains

B-Resilient Project set an ambitious package of support actions to empower food processing SMEs to become more resilient by means of an optimum use of biomass, and with appropriate digital solutions. The project will focus on maximising usage of available feedstock and its subsequent valorisation of side streams into innovative bio-based ingredients. B-Resilient project is built on a zero-waste and circular concept, improving the competitiveness of food processing SME from an environmentally sustainable perspective.

Acceleration Lump Sums

Following the remarks received during the 1st cutoff, the B-Resilient team is improving the application system including the call explanation. The existing documents are for your reference.

For project submission, please download the new documents starting on 1st November; and/or consult your assigned contact person indicated on Page 29 ‘B-Resilient acceleration Call’ document. 

Acceleration lump sums targets food processing and producing SMEs intending to optimise their use of biomass via digital and sustainable tool solutions. The lump sum is divided into 3 types of financial support:  

a) Business and continuity plan (BCP) Lump sum: establish a Business Continuity Plan on critical point(s) focused on the production value chain.  

b) Innovation (INO) Lump sum: lead to implementation of new process, new product.  

c) Internationalisation (INT) Lump sum: participation to an exhibition, or a report on action taken to support international development in third territories identified by B-Resilient.   

Call duration

Application may be submitted over 2 periods:

Period 1: Between May 1st 2023, to July 1st 2023 at 17:00 CET

The applications submitted under this period will be evaluated within max. two (2) months starting from July 1st, closing date of the call. The laureate SMEs will be able to implement the corresponding actions once a formal sub-grant agreement will have been signed by the SME and the coordinator. 

If there is budget left to attribute after this first period of application call, a 2nd evaluation will take place for applications received : 

Period 2: 

The applications submitted under this period will be evaluated within max. two (2) months starting from the closing date of the call. The laureate SMEs will be able to implement the corresponding actions once a formal sub-grant agreement will have been signed by the SME and the coordinator.  

For the Period 2, please note that the evaluation will take place provided that there is budget remaining at the end of the first evaluation period. The B-resilient team is working on this and will be able to communicate the remaining budget on November 1st 2023.

Support and eligibility criteria

  • Be an SME according to the definition of the EU; you can self-assess via this link
  • Be established in one of the eligible countries: EU 27, or Non-EU country might become eligible provided that negotiations for an SMP Association Agreement between the EU and that non-EU country are ongoing at the deadline of the FSTP Open call, the SMP Association Agreement enters into force before the FSTP grant signature, and provided that all other eligibility conditions of the FSTP Open Call are also fulfilled list of potential participating countries
  • Be a member of a cluster organisation registered on the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP);
  • The maximum amount to be granted per SME under B-Resilient EUROCLUSTERS project shall not exceed €60.000 in total. A SME can be granted for multiple lump sum support from B-Resilient with above conditions.
  • For more information, please consult the B-Resilient Acceleration Call.

 

(English) Acceleration Lump Sums

Evaluation & Contracting & Terms and Conditions

Download B-Resilient Acceleration Call Guideline

Want to apply?

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/!\ application deadline: 1st July 2023 17:00 CET 

Application will be discarded automatically if the limited words is not respected; has foreseen ineligible costs in the financial plan; or any other ineligible actions described in the application.  

The application form is downloadable here below.

Application form: see below ´useful documents for download` section.

*You will need to upload the completed application form(s) in pdf using this link

Please submit your application form using this LINK*

Useful documents for download

B-Resilient Acceleration Call
Frequently Asked Questions
Business Continuity Plan Application form
Innovation Application form
Internationalisation Application form
Acceleration Lump Sums Contract

Any questions?

Contact b-resilient.voucher@i4ce.eu

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Resilience Skills Hub

The Skills Hub is aimed at supporting European Food Production SMEs in building their resilience. The skills hub is a comprehensive document tool, packed with links to different resources and knowledge on biomass valorisation and zero waste.

The B-Resilient project’s skills hub is a game-changer in the industry, and we are excited to share this tool with you.

 

Learn more about the Skills Hub

This project has received European funding under Grant Agreement 101074621 of which 1,12 million goes directly to Food Processing SME thanks to the B-Resilient Financial Support to Third Parties Scheme.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EISMEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.