EU Project Supports

The European Union (EU) has various financial support mechanisms to encourage the implementation and development of projects in various areas in EU member and candidate countries. These supports ensure the implementation of projects in various policy areas and the achievement of the EU's strategic goals. Here are the main project supports provided by the EU:

Horizon Europe: Horizon Europe is the main financial instrument of the European Union to support R&D and innovation activities for the period 2021-2027. Under this program, there are various financial support mechanisms for research projects, innovative projects, pilot projects, technology transfer and innovative enterprises.

COSME Program: The COSME Programme aims to support the EU’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Under this programme, support is provided in areas such as entrepreneurship, business development, market access and financing to increase the competitiveness of SMEs.

Erasmus+ Program: The Erasmus+ Program is a program established by the European Union to support projects in the fields of education, learning, youth and sports. Under this program, projects in areas such as student exchanges, teacher training, youth activities and institutional cooperation are supported.

Creative Europe Programme: The Creative Europe Programme is the EU's support programme for the cultural and creative industries. Under this programme, financial support is provided for cultural projects, arts and cultural organisations, cinema and media projects.

Life Program: The Life Program aims to support environmental and climate policies. Under this program, financial support is provided for environmental protection, sustainable use of natural resources, climate change and environmental innovation projects.

Apart from these programs, the EU also has financial support mechanisms in various policy areas and cross-country cooperation projects. EU project support is usually distributed through a competitive process, and applicants are expected to meet certain criteria and their projects are compatible with EU policies and strategies.