Message to SMEs

Europe’s SME do have innovation needs. They are also the number one breeding ground for new ideas with the potential to be commercialised. Some of them have heard that FP7 can support their visionary projects. Very few, however, feel that they can easily access these funding opportunities, let alone pursue them.
                            
For an SME to develop a long-term commitment to RTD & Innovation it is of paramount importance to focus all efforts on the company’s priority innovation needs as well as its potential to innovate. smE-MPOWER empowers SME to pursue their self-defined research interests through international cooperation.