Article 20 Award criteria

the maturity of the action in the project development;

the soundness of the implementation plan proposed;

the need to overcome financial obstacles such as a lack of market finance;

for calls for proposals intended to support dual-use technologies, services, competences or applications, the trans-European dimension of the project.

the stimulating effect of Union support on public and private investment;

the expected economic, social, climate and environmental impact;

accessibility and ease of access to respective services;

a trans-European dimension;

a balanced geographical distribution across the Union, including bridging the geographical digital divide, including the outermost regions;

the presence of a long-term sustainability plan;

the freedom to re-use and adapt the projects’ results;

synergies and complementarities with other Union programmes.