Grant Programme
Euro
Stars
EU-backed funding for international collaborative R&D led by innovative SMEs. Any sector, any technology. Two or more partners from different countries working together on market-oriented innovation.
ABOUT EUROSTARS
Eurostars is part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. It co-funds international R&D projects where SMEs lead the development of new products, processes, or services. Funding is managed by national funding bodies — rates and eligible costs vary by country.
37
Participating Countries
36
Max Months
2+
Partners Required
KEY FEATURES
- Bottom-up — No thematic restrictions, any technology or market area
- SME-led — Innovative SMEs must lead and cover ≥50% of the budget
- International — Partners from 2+ Eurostars countries required
- National funding — Each partner funded by their own country's agency
- Market-oriented — Clear path to commercialisation expected
R&D PROJECT
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