About EISMEA
The Agency is responsible for developing and implementing the European Innovation Council and manages other EU programmes in the fields of SME support, innovation ecosystems, single market, consumer policy and interregional innovation investments.
Working for EISMEA
We employ highly qualified and motivated professionals who are experts in their respective fields from 27 EU Member States making EISMEA a culturally diverse and interesting place to work.
Contact us
If you have a question, comment or request, get in touch. Our website offers the possibility to contact the Agency by using a contact form.
Programmes
European Innovation Council
The EIC aims at identifying and supporting
breakthrough technologies and innovations
with the potential to scale up internationally.
European Innovation Ecosystems
Specific support to enable innovation ecosystem actors to work together across Europe
Single Market Programme
Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument
The new instrument of the ERDF aims to strengthen economic cohesion in the EU by helping businesses work with innovation actors in other regions.
Funding opportunities
Grants
Find open and upcoming calls for funding proposals, get background information on funding processes and programmes, and apply online
Procurement
Check out the upcoming and ongoing procurement procedures
EISMEA news
Opening of the call Capacity Building Strand 2b under the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals Capacity Building Strand 2b (I3-2023-CAP2b) under the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument, on 15 November 2023.
Results of the Understanding China Conference
Results of the Understanding China Conference 2023, the EU SME Centre in China’s annual flagship event
Study on "Promoting Cross-Border Activities for Social Economy"
The European Commission recently published the study “Promoting Cross-Border activities for Social Economy, including Social Enterprises”.
New call for proposals under the WORTH II partnership project is open
The WORTH II partnership COSME project, the largest incubation program dedicated to European creatives, has opened its third call, with the deadline for submitting proposals till 27 November 2023.
Improving the Socio-Economic Knowledge of the Proximity Economy: Insights from European Union expert
Learn all insights of EU experts leading the workshop "Improving the Socio-Economic Knowledge of the Proximity Economy"
News from the European Innovation Council
Become an EIC Programme Manager and lead the next wave of European deep-tech innovation
Highlights from the EIC Cell and Gene Therapy Symposium
EIC Programme Managers unveil strategic plans for the first Pathfinder challenge portfolios
EISMEA events
Understanding China Conference 2023
- Brussels, Belgium
- Live streaming available