LEARN ABOUT SMEs AND INNOVATION

SMEs are the lifeblood of the European economy and the primary drivers of innovation and job creation

On this page you'll find links and resources that you may find useful.

InvestEU

This EU programme is designed to boost the growth of a new generation of innovative enterprises and SMEs in Europe, including provisions for supporting innovative SMEs in using their IP portfolios to raise growth capital and develop.

4SMEs

This is an initiative by 4iP Council, a European research council dedicated to developing high quality academic insight and empirical evidence on topics related to IP and innovation.

Video: why every company can seize the 5G opportunity

The fifth generation of cellular standards is changing the world. With multiple devices being connected for the first time, many companies are able to offer new innovative new products and services. Massive new opportunities are opening up to European businesses thanks to 5G - in line with IP Europe’s vision to make Europe the world’s leading digital ecosystem.