SME Advisory Services
Updated on 3 June 2026
The SME Advisory Services unit of the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and innovative start-ups in Bavaria in accessing European funding programmes for research, development and innovation.
We help companies identify suitable EU funding opportunities, develop international partnerships and strengthen their innovation capacity and competitiveness. As a partner of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), the world's largest support network for SMEs, BayFOR connects businesses with funding, expertise and collaboration opportunities across Europe.
Our advisory services focus on Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship research and innovation programme, the European Innovation Council (EIC), the EIC Accelerator and other European funding and financing instruments for innovative companies.
Whether you are looking for EU grants, innovation funding, international cooperation opportunities or support for business growth and market expansion, BayFOR provides expert guidance throughout your European innovation journey.
Explore our services for SMEs below:
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Our services for SMEs
Learn more about BayFOR’s advisory services for SMEs, including EU funding opportunities, innovation support and international cooperation.
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Definition of SME
Find out whether your company qualifies as an SME according to the official European Commission definition.
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SMEs in Europe
Explore facts, figures and background information on the role of SMEs in Europe’s economy, innovation ecosystem and competitiveness.
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Funding programmes for SMEs
Discover European funding programmes for SMEs, including Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator and other EU funding opportunities for research and innovation projects.
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Contact
Get in touch with BayFOR’s SME Advisory Services team for guidance on EU funding, Horizon Europe and international collaboration opportunities.
Competence Centre for Research and Innovation Funding in Bavaria, Europe and the World
Competence Centre for Research and Innovation Funding in Bavaria, Europe and the World
