EUROSTARS
The EUROSTARS Programme is offered by EUREDA, an intergovernmental initiative established in 1985, aimed at enhancing European competitiveness through support to businesses, research centres and universities who carry out pan-European projects for developing innovative, products, processes and services. The programme offers combined national funding to support R&D performing SMEs leading international collaborative research projects. 31 countries are involved so far with an estimated budget of €400 million.
Who can apply:
SMEs from participating countries can apply for funding following the launch of the first call. EUROSTARS is aimed at R&D performing SMEs that wish to collaborate internationally. The projects should be initiated and led by one of these SMEs. The projects should involve at least one other partner from another EUROSTARS member country and last no longer than three years. Within two years of completion the product of the research should be ready for market introduction. The EUROSTARS Programme is open for funding applications on a continuous basis, with an average of two application submission deadlines each year.
Submission Deadline:
SMEs from participating countries can apply for funding following the launch of the first call and the next application submission deadline is Thursday 24 September 2009.
Additional Information:
EUROSTARS supports research executed by SMEs by offering funding for their activities, allowing them to compete internationally and become leaders in their particular area of business. Further details are available on the European Commission Research website.