IraSME - International Research Activities in SME On this page Info Contact IraSME was initiated in 2005 as an ERA-NET. Until 2010 it was supported by the European Commission’s 6th and 7th Framework Programme for Research and Development. Since January 2011 IraSME is a self-sustained network of several national funding agencies coordinated by the German AiF Projekt GmbH. IraSME is a network of ministries and funding agencies which are owners or managers of national and regional funding programs for cooperative research projects between Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and in participation of Research and Technology organisations (RTOs). Against the background of growing competition in global markets, IraSME supports SMEs in their transnational innovation activities,helps them to acquire technological know-how, extend their networks and bridge the gap between research and innovation. Twice a year IraSME issues calls for proposals for transnational cooperative research projects between SMEs and RTOs with the objective to develop innovative products, processes or technical services. The calls follow a bottom-up approach, i.e. research topics are not pre-defined and can be decided by applicants themselves. Funding is made available through national and regional programmes. IraSME enables consortia of SMEs and RTOs (not mandatory) from at least 2 participating countries to work together in transnational projects. For more detailed Informations view the “Website IraSME (international)”. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Large enterprises, Universities, Universities of applied sciences, Competence centres, Research facilities, Start Up, (Non-profit) Associations, Multipliers / Intermediaries The essential in brief Open Availability 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2030 Initiative for (Non-profit) AssociationsCompetence centresLarge companiesMultipliers / IntermediariesResearch facilitiesSingle researchersSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)Start UpUniversitiesUniversities of applied sciences Funders Contact Brigitte BEDNAR +43 577 55-2410 +43 664 8 84158-83 E-Mail Barbara RIEF VERNAY +43 577 55-2413 E-Mail Martin REISHOFER +43 577 55-2402 E-Mail More information Website IraSME (international) Learn more Website IraSME (national) Learn more About the FFG The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) is the national funding institution for industry-related research and development in Austria. FFG funding plays a key role in generating new knowledge, developing new products and services, and thereby becoming more competitive in the global market. Learn more Stay connected Every week, you will receive an update from the FFG in your inbox. Of course, you can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. Your e-mail address