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
Intelligent Cities Challenge conference, Barcelona 15-16 November 2022
The Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) Conference and Mayors Forum gathered Mayors, high-level political representatives and City Leaders, in Barcelona as part of the Smart City Expo World Congress, on 15-16 November.
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking start collaboration on hydrogen
Today the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (JU) signed a letter of intent to agree on the principles of a future collaboration on clean hydrogen.
‘Get Digital: Go Green & Be Resilient’ initiative: four companies awarded and launch of matchmaking series
Earlier today, the European Commission awarded the Get Digital initiative ‘best digital solution’ prize to Climate Choice, Dropslab, Eturnity and PoINT.
Early Warning Europe Mentor Academy: how to help entrepreneurs navigate troubled waters
Early Warning Europe Mentor Academy gathers Europe’s mentors to expand and enhance support for businesses in distress.
The third ESOs call for proposals for 2022 will support the Standardisation activities performed by CEN, CENELEC and ETSI!
The third 2022 call for proposals for the action grant supporting the three ESOs under the Standardisation strand of the SMP was launched on 8 November 2022 (SMP-STAND-2022-ESOS-03-IBA), with deadline for applications on 10 January 2023.