European Partnership on Innovative SMEs

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, under Horizon Europe, aims to strengthen the competitiveness and internationalisation of innovative SMEs. It fosters cross-border collaborative research and innovation projects, contributing to economic growth, job creation, and a more resilient European innovation ecosystem. This partnership addresses market and knowledge gaps for SMEs, enabling them to access new international markets and global value chains.

Who is Funded

This section provides comprehensive details on who is eligible for funding under the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. It outlines the specific types of applicants, the geographical regions covered by the program, and its overarching strategic objectives, ensuring clarity on the intended beneficiaries and the program's purpose.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding through the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. It clarifies the scope of supported innovations, cost considerations, and the typical developmental stages of projects that the program aims to fund.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial aspects of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, including the types of financial support offered, the funding amounts and rates, and the expected timeframe for the overall program. It provides crucial information on the financial structure and commitment.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines 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 various aspects from application terms and collaboration rules to financial stipulations and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section provides a detailed guide to the application process for the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, covering the necessary steps for submission, documentation, and the mechanisms by which funding decisions are made and communicated to applicants.

This section details the fundamental legal and official documents that underpin and govern the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. It identifies the primary source of its mandate and other key regulations crucial for its operation and public accessibility.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Funding rate: 30 % of eligible costs. Financial support to third parties (sub-grants) can exceed 60,000 €.

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total Budget: 72,880,000 €; Annual Budget: 2021: 34,992,907 €, 2022: 37,891,405 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries, Third Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other, Information and Communication Technology, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Innovative SMEs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

National Administrations, National Funding Bodies (NFBs)

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