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ScaleDem Scaling Grounds: Piloting Programme
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Location:EU 27
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Grantmaking entity type:Multilateral organization
Quick summary
Objectives: The ScaleDem Piloting Programme funds 12-month real-world pilots testing scalable democratic innovat...
Eligibility criteria: Legal entities established in countries eligible under HORIZON-CL2-2024-DEMOCRACY-01-12 may apply. Eligible applicants include public authorities (local/regional/national), civil society and non-profit organisations, research institutions, universities, think tanks, SMEs and innovation-driven stakeholders. Applications may be submitted by single organisations or consortia; the consortium must nominate a coordinating legal entity est...
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ScaleDem Scaling Grounds: Piloting Programme Type of grant: Cascade funding Opening date: 01 December 2025 Deadline model: single-stage Deadline date: 31 March 2026 23:59 (Brussels time) Status: Forthcoming Expected duration of participation: Total fundin
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grant Background
About the Funding Agency
Horizon Europe will incorporate research and innovation missions to increase the effectiveness of funding by pursuing clearly defined targets.
The Commission has engaged policy experts to develop studies, case studies and reports on how a mission-oriented policy approach will work.
Mission areas
5 mission areas have been identified, each with a dedicated mission board and assembly. The board and assembly help specify, design and implement the specific missions which will launch under Horizon Europe in 2021.
- Adaptation to climate change including societal transformation
- Cancer
- Climate-neutral and smart cities
- Healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters
- Soil health and food
About the Sectors
Education, Training & Capacity Building
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Key areas:
- Education systems and learning programmes
- Vocational training and skills development
- Capacity building and professional development
Public Sector Governance
Covers initiatives that strengthen public institutions, improve service delivery, and support transparent, accountable, and effective governance systems.
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- Public administration and civil service reform
- Decentralization and local government strengthening
- Anti-corruption and integrity frameworks in public bodies
- Democratic processes, elections, and political institutions