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RoAs promoters of innovation, small businesses can join a knowledge and innovation communities (KICs) to form partnerships with other key players, including research organizations, with research funders and governments. KICs are part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
ec.europa.eu/cip/index_pl.htm
Policies, Organizations and European Funding Opportunities
To remain competitive, enterprises must be up to date with the latest technological developments and to protect innovative ideas. For small companies, investment involved can be a huge challenge. EU offers support to cope with competition and to orient them to opportunities available.
The Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) This program supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the SMEs, their ability to absorb ICT and sustainable energy use.
This network supports research, development and innovation in all sectors, both facilitating companies' access to national public and private funding and the skills and expertise across Europe.
www.eurekanetwork.org
This page helps small businesses to find out if an SME and what opportunities are offered, depending on their ability to deal with their own research. Page contains a newsletter, a guide and online forum about SMEs in FP7 (7th Framework Programme).
ec.europa.eu/research/sme-techweb/index_en.cfm
Advice and support for small businesses interested in opportunities offered by EU research - a list of national contact points in the EU and in the world.
ec.europa.eu/research/sme-techweb/index_en.cfm?pg=ncp
Have a question about European research? Try to find your way to the Research Framework Programme? Connect with experts and ask questions directly via our online form.
ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=enquiries
This practical guide helps potential users to find appropriate source of funding for all stages of their projects and learn how to combine different sources.
cordis.europa.eu/fp7/consultation_en.html
All about European research, including direct access to important information for businesses.
ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm
Useful for business and the environment - discover "Action Plan for Environmental Technologies" and eco-innovation opportunities that can bring your business.
ec.europa.eu/environment/ecoap/index_en.htm
EBN is an umbrella organization bringing together over 200 sites BIC (Business and Innovation Centres - Business and Innovation Centre) in order to support the creation of new businesses and develop existing SMEs activity.
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