European Partnership on Innovative SMEs
Summary
The European Innovation Ecosystems work programme aims to create more connected, inclusive and efficient innovation ecosystems that support the scaling of companies and spur innovation to address important challenges in a responsible way.
Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Call
Detailed Call Description
In order to address the objective, the initiative should:
- Enable innovative SMEs to develop all forms of innovation, including breakthrough innovation, and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions;
- Foster the internationalisation of innovative SMEs;
- Connect national programmes to unlock the potential of all partners.
The proposal should provide mainly two types of activities. Firstly, regular calls for proposals resulting in collaborative research and innovation activities. These activities should result in a faster time to market, de-risking investment, supporting business growth, contributing to EU and global priorities and supporting access to markets and knowledge. Secondly, through coordination and support activities, the creation of synergies between and synchronisation of national programmes, and a better cooperation and knowledge exchange between national intermediaries.
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The funding rate is 30% of the eligible costs.
Programme Category
EU Competitive ProgrammesTotal Budget
€72,880,000 millionThematic Categories
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Small-Medium Enterprises and Competitiveness
Eligibility for Participation
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Call Opening Date
22/06/2021Call Closing Date
01/09/2021National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
Dr. Charalambos Papatryfonos
Title: Scientific Officer, M.Sc, Ph.D
Telephone: +357 22205016
E-mail address: cpapatryfonos@research.org.cy
Name: Mr. Marinos Photiades
Title: Scientific Officer
Telephone: +357 22205048
E-mail address: mphotiades@research.org.cy
EU Contact Point
European Innovation Council: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/contact-form_en