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Where SMEs can participate in FP7?

April 26, 2017FP7 participate SMES

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Where SMEs can participate in FP7?

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Cooperation Programme: At least 15% of the cooperation budget is dedicated to SMEs. Small business research needs and potential are taken into account in developing content of thematic areas, and topics of particular interest to SMEs will be further identified in work programmes. The EC reimbursement rate for SMEs in the main programme has been increase 75%. Joint Technology Initiatives are proposed initially in Health and ICT and will encourage the involvement of SMEs, where appropriate. People Programme: There is now special emphasis on the involvement of enterprises, including SMEs, in Marie-Curie actions. “Industry-academia pathways and partnerships”: dedicated scheme for knowledge sharing in partnerships between the public and private sector, including in particular SMEs. “Ideas” programme: Researchers from SMEs will also be eligible to participate in this programme: SMEs may compete on grounds of excellence.