European Partnership on Innovative SMEs

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The European Partnership on Innovative SMEs aims to bolster the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises by fostering international collaboration and innovation. This program uniquely supports market-led, cross-border research and innovation projects, helping innovative SMEs to increase their R&I capacity, productivity, and access to global markets.

Who is Funded by the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs?

This section summarizes who is generally eligible for funding under the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, detailing the target groups, geographical scope, and the program's overarching objectives. It highlights the defining characteristics of intended beneficiaries and the strategic aims.

What Innovation and Research is Funded?

This section provides details on the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. It clarifies covered costs and the typical developmental stage of supported projects, along with specific examples or exclusions.

Type and Scope of Funding for SMEs

This section outlines the financial aspects of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, detailing the type of financial support, the available funding amounts, and the financial limits per project. It provides all relevant financial parameters to potential applicants.

Conditions and Requirements for Participation

This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to when participating in the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. It covers application terms, collaboration guidelines, aid rules, and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the application process for the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, covering preparation, submission, required documentation, and the evaluation and selection procedures.

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and govern the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, identifying the primary sources of its legitimacy and overarching regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

72,880,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

72,880,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (EU) Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and third countries globally, with an emphasis on strengthening innovation ecosystems across Europe and fostering international cooperation.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

National administrations, National Funding Bodies (NFBs)

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