Research for the benefit of SMEs is a thematic area of research within the Capacities programme of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). Financial assistance is available for strengthening the innovation capacity of European SMEs and their contribution to the development of new technology based products and markets.
Change made:
New Call for Proposals under the Seventh Framework Capacities Specific Programme – Research for the benefit of SMEs (OJ reference C213 of 20 July 2011).
Call identifier: FP7-SME-2012
The indicative budget for the 2012 Call is €219.7 million, divided as follows:
- Research for SMEs (FP7-SME-2012-1) – €150 million
- Research for SME Associations (FP7-SME-2012-2) – € 49.7 million
- Demonstration Activity (FP7-SME-2012-3) – €20 million
Deadline: 6 December 2011 at 17:00 (Brussels local time)
