European Partnership on Innovative SMEs

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This European Partnership on Innovative SMEs aims to foster economic growth and job creation by enhancing the competitiveness of innovative Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). It seeks to strengthen the European innovation ecosystem by supporting market-led, cross-border research and innovation projects and facilitating their access to international markets and global value chains. The initiative also works to align and create synergies between national funding programs.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligible entities, the geographical scope, and the overarching objectives of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. The program primarily targets innovative Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across Europe and beyond, aiming to enhance their research and innovation capacities, foster internationalization, and strengthen the overall European innovation ecosystem.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of activities and thematic areas supported by the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. The program focuses on fostering innovation across various dimensions and supporting collaborative research and innovation projects that contribute to market solutions and internationalization.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial aspects of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, including the type of financial instrument used, the funding rate, and information regarding project duration.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for participation in the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. These include general admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and specific rules for consortia and budget.

Application Procedure

This section describes the application and selection processes for the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, detailing the flow of submission and evaluation, and the channels through which awards are granted.

This section identifies the core legal and official documents that establish and govern the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, ensuring its legitimacy and providing the framework for its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total Budget: 72,880,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States, Associated Countries, and Third Countries, fostering global collaboration.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), innovative SMEs, public research partners, academia

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

National administrations, National Funding Bodies (NFBs), private sector and research actors

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