The competitiveness of companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), depends to a large extent on their ability to generate and develop innovations and to implement them successfully in the market. Innovation management plays an important role in this.

Innovation management involves the systematic planning and control of innovation processes within an organisation, from the generation of innovative ideas to their translation into products or services. Innovation does not stop at research, but also includes the steps necessary to bring products to market. The transition from research and development to marketable products is often a breaking point.

The European Commission is therefore providing funding from the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Experts from the Enterprise Europe Network accompany SMEs through the innovation process, helping them to develop innovative products and services and bring them to market.

Our free service for you:

• individual consultation at your company
• analysis of your company's innovation potential and competitiveness
• advice on EU, federal, and state funding programmes
• assistance in finding international innovation partners