InnovFin

EU financing programmes for SMEs are growing fast – but will they fix what really ails the European system of raising money for small companies? A Science|Business Network roundtable debates

The finance-boosting InnovFin scheme expands, with the addition of three new facilities

EU Research Commissioner, in Science|Business interview, calls for open discussion of his proposal to create an EIC

Since its 2014 launch the SME instrument has attracted applications from across Europe. But the quality is low, with only 12% passing the quality threshold. Bernd Reichert, head of unit at the Executive Agency for SMEs, offers tips for success