This action aims to contribute in addressing the economic and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and developing financially exploitable technologies which will aid in dealing with related problems. In detail, the action pertains to the development of technology/know-how applications related with facing the COVID-19 pandemic and/or its effects (prevention, diagnosis, treatment, addressing social and economic consequences, etc.).

The projects to receive funding must have immediate results that can be capitalized upon within a brief time period and within the context over the COVID-19 pandemic or/and its effects; they will be selected by an Evaluation Committee consisting of distinguished scientists, experts in the research sectors of the Call, and aided, if deemed necessary, by independent experts.

The total initial cost of the Call amounts to €1.500.000, with the possibility of increase in case of supplemental public funding or/and private donations.

The maximum funding limit for each Research Project amounts to €100.000, and up to €150.000 for partner projects of two or more beneficiaries (A.E.I., E.K.).

The implementation duration of proposals may run from 12 to 15 months.

For more information on the 4th Call for Action “Science and Society”-Emblematic Action- Interventions to address the economic and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic please click here.