The overall objective of this call is to contribute to the European Commission's recovery package by establishing strategic alliances between SMEs facing the need to adapt to the post-crisis economic environment, focusing on the benefits of adopting advanced technologies.

As an ultimate goal, this call for proposals will contribute to the better dissemination of advanced technologies in small and medium-sized enterprises in Europe and stimulate economic recovery.

Eligible Activities:

Build strategic alliances between traditional SMEs facing similar challenges to take on advanced technologies in their industrial ecosystem,
Support established strategic alliances in networking with SMEs
Organize and manage at least one virtual stakeholder networking event
Organize technical assistance provided by technology centers for the acceptance of selected technologies by traditional SMEs that benefit from the project
Provide business support for technology adaptation to SMEs in their cluster;
Identify opportunities and threats faced by SMEs when adopting to adopt advanced technologies
Organize the necessary communication and distribution activities to mobilize traditional and technologically smart SMEs in the EU.

Important documents:
Instructions for applicants

Organizations eligible to participate:
Open to the following bodies or institutes with legal status based on the areas covered:
- Any legal organization
- Bodies or institutes participating in the program must have a registered office in one of the countries of the European Union (EU)

Responsible Directorate General
Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry DG Growth