€1.2 billion up for grabs for R&D funding but SMEs must hurry!

摘要

Pera Technology has urged SMEs to hurry with proposals to access the €1.2 billion that has now been made available for them under the EU's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) research and innovation initiative. Pera is the UK's most successful innovation partner at securing EU R&D funding for SMEs and commercial director, Mark Wareing says: "If you are an SME trying to create fresh products or processes that could create a step change in your fortunes then there is no time to waste as the EU has now made funds available that you could use. There is €1.2 billion there for the taking, if you have a good idea!" SMEs can now put in proposals to access €970 under the EU's 'Cooperation' theme, working alongside universities, research centres and public authorities throughout the EU.