
„Providing information and practical advice on market opportunities, European legislation and policies relevant to a company or sector. Helping SMEs to find suitable business partners using its business and technology cooperation database, providing information on tender opportunities and international networking. Involving SMEs and business actors in the policy-making process, by transmitting feedback to the Commission and monitoring the implementation of EU policies in the field of competitiveness and innovation. “ |
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Assisting companies and research organisations with technology transfer, establishing business partnerships through one-to-one meetings and exchange of technology profiles, and providing information on sources to finance innovation. Helping SMEs develop new products and new markets, advising small business on technical issues, such as intellectual property rights, promoting cross-border cooperation and stimulate the capacity to innovate. |
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Providing customer-driven scientific and technical support to the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of EU policies. EIICM will be support of research and development activities covering almost all scientific disciplines. |