European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

The #EUeic Work Programme 2025 has been adopted! 🚀 Our budget is over €1.4 billion for up and coming innovations, research and technologies. What's new in 2025? ✔️ The new €300 million EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) scheme to provide larger investments in companies ✔️ Increasing opportunities under EIC Business Acceleration Services (BAS) in widening countries ✔️ Expansion of awardees for Seal of Excellence Discover all the novelties ➡️ https://europa.eu/!g9tx6q

Another stellar day at #EEN2024 is in the books! 🙌 From smart sustainability strategies to hands-on AI tips, we’ve covered it all. Ready for tomorrow’s grand finale in Budapest? We'll see you there! 👋 #EENCanHelp

💡 Are you ready to meet the next generation of young European entrepreneurs? Tune in to the Youth Start-Up Competition finale at the #SMEAssembly2024! The three shortlisted candidates will present their start-up ideas live and the winner will be announced on stage. 📅 20 November 🕑 10:45 – 11:45 CET Join us online and get inspired by their groundbreaking projects tackling today’s world’s most pressing challenges ⬇️ https://europa.eu/!NjWTVg #YSC2024 #EUSMEWeek

You still have time to submit your proposal to #I3Instrument call – Strand 2a! This call supports the integration of #innovation actors from less developed regions in developing EU value chains while creating local opportunities for innovation and smart economic transformation in regions with shared smart specialisation areas. Apply by 5 December 👉 https://europa.eu/!xmrGqk

🌍 Unlock the Potential of Socially Responsible Public Procurement! Join these insightful webinars! 🌍   📅 21 November or 5 December 2024  🕒 10:00-11:30 CET  🔗 Registration: https://europa.eu/!cYhr8D   Learn how to leverage procurement for social good, exploring the latest findings on SRPP practices across the EU, including success stories and common pitfalls to avoid.   Hear from experts and practitioners about their experiences and best practices in SRPP to get practical tips and strategies for effective SRPP implementation.   #PublicProcurement #WeBuySocialEU

And that’s a wrap on day 1 at #EEN2024!  Here’s a quick recap: 🔹 Got feedback from small businesses on what they need from the new Commission 🔹 Looked at ways to help SMEs access sustainable public projects 🔹 Focused on resilience and how we can make the Network even stronger Ready for more tomorrow? 🙌  #EENCanHelp

Do you know that your future is built on connections? Great ideas are important, but the right connections are game-changing. Come to the E4All SME Academy! It is bringing together entrepreneurs, experts, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and growth. Over three interactive sessions, you will gain actionable strategies for sustainable business growth – while building relationships that open doors to new opportunities. 📅 19-21 November 2024, 12:00-13:00 CET   Network. Build your future. Start now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dBivvNbf #SMEWeek #Entrepreneurship4All

Wrapping up the EIC Matchmaking procurement event: Maritime Climate Action in Greece 🚀 Here are some highlights from the recent EIC Matchmaking procurement event in Athens, where #EUeic beneficiaries presented their innovations to global leaders in the maritime and shipping industry. 🚢 Hosted by the National Bank of Greece and organised by SPIN4EIC in collaboration with lomarlabs, this EIC Innovation Procurement programme initiative connected innovators and industry experts to drive impactful change in maritime climate action. Take a look at the inspiring moments and impactful pitches. https://lnkd.in/eyYibwDm

EU-funded project SPECTRA’s Insights and Future Visions Forum will take place on 3 December 2024! The event will highlight the outcomes of the project, as well as a look to the future in what could be addressed next, with the potential of developing future project ideas in the Creative Sector. ⏰ 16:00-19:30 CET 📍 European Parliament, Brussels Interested? Register by 19 November 👇 https://lnkd.in/dqkaUgvx #EUInnovationEcosystems

Our 3rd Call winners are hard at work on their groundbreaking projects, made possible with #WORTH’s support 💡 Visit our website to follow their progress and explore the innovative ideas that brought them to this opportunity. Check it out now https://t.ly/5s1AS   European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #WORTHPartnershipProject #WorthProject #WORTH3rdCall #Entrepreneurship #worthcall #eudesign #innovativeminds #instainnovation #collaborations #innovativedesign #designworld #creativepeople #innovation #creativity #connect #design #fashion #creatives #talent #technology