Between November 2016 and April 2017 interested institutions can apply project proposals to the Call FOR A BETTER INNOVATION SUPPORT TO SMES which includes a very interesting topic:
Cluster facilitated projects for new industrial value chains.
The specific challenge of this topic is to develop new cross-sectoral industrial value chains across the EU, by building upon the innovation potential of SMEs. The development of new industrial value chains calls for the collaboration and integration of different innovation actors, including large enterprises and especially SMEs, across different sectors towards the implementation of a joint vision.
Cross-border and cross-sectoral collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship across different regions and value chains shall be promoted. The coordination and facilitation shall be led by cluster organisations and other intermediary organisations, by following a systemic approach that combines different resources, tools and instruments. Innovation actors, especially SMEs with mutually reinforcing competences, shall be supported in view of creating new industrial value chains that foster the development of emerging industries in Europe.
Full description can be found here:
