SPARK solicits innovative, result-oriented applications from qualified local not-for-profit organizations. Eligible applicants are business incubators, science and technology parks and business support centers or similar initiatives. Successful proposals will support measurable job creation through the creation of new businesses and/or support the growth of existing SMEs.    

SPARK will award grants up to € 50.000 for single organization applications or up to € 100.000 for consortia of 2 or more legal entities in 2 or more different locations, each with duration up to 12 months.

Locally registered not-for-profit legal entities can request the call for proposals and conditions at spark@spark-online.org.  

Proposals should be submitted to SPARK no later than 10 October 2009 at 17.00h.