The process
Since IPCEIs are supported from national budgets, Member States are in the driving seat to form an IPCEI, identify the scope of the projects and select participating companies and projects. For the time being, a centrally managed EU IPCEI fund does not exist.
Member States that wish to initiate an IPCEI, should use the dedicated Joint European Forum for IPCEI to share their ideas with all other Member States. Member States should actively plan their participation in an IPCEI and actively cooperate with all other Member States.
For companies interested in participating in an IPCEI the correct point of contact is always the competent authorities in the Member States.
The Commission services stand ready to support the Member States' plans, provide guidance and assess notified projects as swiftly as possible.
Interested companies can find Information on the conditions and process for participating in an IPCEI in the following technical guidance:
