Specific projects for SMEs

The Specific projects for SMEs were previously available under FP5 as SME Specific Measures.


Aims and Objectives:

Their main purpose is to promote the participation of SMEs.
Project components:

There are two main parts to this instruments:

  • Co-operative Research Projects (CRAFT)
  • Carried out by RTD performers for the benefit of a number of SMEs from different countries on common specific problems or needs.
  • Collective research projects
  • Carried out by RTD performers on behalf of industrial associations or industry groupings in sectors where SMEs are prominent. Aim: To expand the knowledge base of large communities of SMEs.
Further information:

http://sme.cordis.lu/