The European Union supports businesses and research organisations through a variety of funding programmes and instruments. In addition to research and development projects, the EU also funds projects in the fields of education and training, the environment, and the development of new markets. The funding programmes cover a wide range of topics. In addition, there are different application and reporting forms, as well as different modalities for the disbursement of EU public funds.

If you are not familiar with the European jungle of public funding programmes, you will miss out on many opportunities. That is why the Enterprise Europe Network partners are here to help you find and apply for the right funding opportunities.

The following services are available

• information on the different EU funding programmes, their content, application deadlines, and eligibility criteria
• assessing project ideas for eligibility
• identifying suitable funding programmes
• putting you in touch with national and European contacts and potential project partners