€7.55M
Total FSTP Budget allocated for interregional innovation projects.
51.8% of the total SYSTEMEU action plan budget.
Funding Rates
- 100%
Non-profit entities: Universities, RTOs, foundations, public bodies.
- Up to 70%
For-profit entities & startups: All other companies — 30% own resources required.
70% Small · 60% Medium · 50% Large companies.
Rates granted in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Max FSTP per individual entity: €600,000 across all projects combined.
Payment Structure
Payments are structured in three tranches to ensure cash flow without upfront capital.
25%
Pre-Financing
On signature of grant agreement
50%
Interim
Upon approval of progress report
25%
Final
On final report approval
The Five SystemEU Regions
All consortium partners must be based in one of the five participating regions. Each is backed by a regional ecosystem leader who directly co-finances and monitors funded projects.
Bavaria
Germany
Budget Share
15%
Northwest
Romania
Budget Share
20%
Castilla y León
Spain
Budget Share
25%
Tuzla Canton
Bosnia & Herz.
Budget Share
20%
Norte Region
Portugal
Budget Share
20%