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Definition of SME
SME definition: Are you a small or medium-sized enterprise? The European Union introduced a new SME definition in 2005. The SME definition is an important criterion in the area of research and…
SMEs in Europe
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Europe SMEs play a key role in the European Union. Many have a high degree of innovation potential and are therefore also regarded as the "job…
Funding programmes for SMEs
Funding programmes for SMEs Are you an SME with an innovative project idea? Are you looking for a suitable funding programme to make your idea a reality? On the following pages, you will find some…
Contact
Contact How to reach BayFOR’s SME advisory services. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us, we are glad to help!
Representation of interests
Representation of interests at EU level We have a permanently staffed liaison office in Brussels to represent the interests of Bavarian stakeholders at EU level. At the beginning of 2019, the BayFOR…
Project management
Successful project management for EU projects Once an EU project has been selected for funding, the first priority is to process, coordinate and answer scientific questions. However, the seamless…
Public relations
Successful dissemination and communication When financing an EU project, the European Commission asks for comprehensive communication of the goals and research results of the project. The EU…
Conflict management in projects
Conflict management in projects Project management does not just deal with seamless administrative processing and financial control of projects, but also with conflict management: when people come…
International scientists and companies
Bavarian expertise for your project With some 75 universities, universities of applied sciences and extra-university research facilities, major industrial undertakings as well as a broad range of…
Horizon 2020
Horizon 2020 - Review Horizon 2020 – Successes and impact of the EU research programme With a budget of €75.6 billion, Horizon 2020 (2014–2020) was the EU's largest funding programme for…


