OPEN CALL #4: INVITING USA & CANADIAN APPLICANTS!

Forge a powerful partnership with a counterpart in Europe

Welcome to our comprehensive hub for USA/Canadian applicants eager to explore and apply to Open Call #4.

Your journey begins here!

Opening date: 3rd June 2024
Closing date: 1st August 2024

at 17:00 CEST (10:00 CDT)

Why Should You Seize This Opportunity?


Transatlantic Collaboration:
Forge a powerful partnership with a counterpart in the USA or Canada. Together, bring your visionary projects to life, backed by robust support and resources.

Holistic Support System:
The OnCampus program offers business guidance, individualized assistance, entry to a wide-ranging network of important stakeholders, expert insights, and marketing prospects.

The total budget available for this third call is €950.000. The grant is disbursed over the course of the NGI Sargasso project, following a “flat rate” approach, based on KPIs reached, with no justifications for expenses required!

Increase transatlantic visibility and expand your network within the EU

  • Max. 2 projects funded
  • Set up KPIs tailored to you
  • Complete OnCampus Activities and knowledge base access
  • Unlimited NGI ecosystem network access
  • Month 1 - 30% of funding
  • Month 3 - 70% of funding
  • Max 2 projects funded
  • Set up KPIs tailored to you
  • Complete OnCampus Activities and knowledge base access
  • Unlimited NGI ecosystem network access
  • Month 1 - 20% funding
  • Month 3 - 30% funding
  • Month 6 - 50% funding
  • Max 8 projects funded
  • Set up KPIs tailored to you
  • Complete OnCampus Activities and knowledge base access
  • Unlimited NGI ecosystem network access
  • Month 1 - 10% funding
  • Month 3 - 30% funding
  • Month 6 - 30% funding
  • Month 9 - 30% funding

WHO CAN APPLY?


ELIGIBLE ENTITIES

Universities & Research centers
SMEs & Startups
NGOs & foundations

TEAMS COMPOSITION

Your team must be composed by one member from the EU and another from the USA and/or Canada.

ELIGIBLE ENTITIES

Universities & Research centers
SMEs & Startups
NGOs & foundations

TEAMS COMPOSITION

Your team must be composed by at least one member from the EU and another from the USA or Canada.

HOW TO APPLY?


STEP 1

Find a EU partner by submitting your profile on our brokerage platform.

BROKERAGE PLATFORM

STEP 2

Develop your joint proposal.

STEP 3

Now it is time for your EU partner to submit the joint application!

OPEN CALL #4 DOCUMENTS


Make sure to read our Open Call #4 documents carefully before submitting your application!

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?


JOIN US FOR OUR WEBINAR
9th July 2024 at 4:00 PM CEST

The NGI Sargasso team is conducting a webinar to guide potential applicants on the funding program, covering benefits, the application process, and selection criteria. It also includes a matchmaking session to help participants find transatlantic partners. This is a chance to get valuable insights and networking opportunities. Register now to take part!

REGISTER NOW
DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL!

*Please be aware that to qualify for funding through the NGI Program, your organization must be located in the EU or its Associated Countries.
For transatlantic partners, alternative funding sources may be explored or combined to support your collaborative efforts.