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
Organisations representing SMEs and societal stakeholders in standardisation activities are the identified beneficiaries of a new call fostering EU standards
A new call to submit a proposal under the Standardisation strand of the Single Market Programme is open for applications by 16 May 2024
Empowering women innovators: business and innovation support programmes for women entrepreneurs
On this international women's day, we are highlighting all the programmes managed by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency that support women innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers
The SHAPE-EU project final event celebrates the project achievements
Watch back the recording of the SHAPE-EU project final event and discover more about the best practices for affordable housing in the EU
Entrepreneurial Resilience Amidst Adversity: Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs and the Inspiring Story of Iryna Savytska and the “Bank of Memories”
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs and the Inspiring Story of Iryna Savytska and the “Bank of Memories”
The annual report of the EU Payment Observatory 2023 is out!
Read the annual report of the EU Payment Observatory 2023