| Programme |
7th Framework Programme |
| Funding |
European Commission |
| Duration |
2010-2013 |
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Description - Objectives |
The project “Fit for Health: Promoting sustainable
participation of high-technology, research-intensive SMEs
operating in the Health Sector in FP7” started in October
2010, as the follow-up of the successful project “SMEs go
Health”, in order to support the high-technology and
research-intensive small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and
researchers in the entire innovation pipeline in the Health
sector.
The project comprises 27 partners, most of which function as
National Contact Points for the FP7, specifically for the
programmes “Health” and “Research for the Benefit of SMEs”.
The main advantages of “Fit For Health” are the renowned
innovation experts, the highly qualified trainers and a
variation of educational programmes. The project supports
researchers and enterprises during all phases of FP7
projects, from the project idea to the efficient and
effective valorisation of project results, including the
development of the consortium, the composition of the
proposal, the negotiation for the funding, the management of
the project and the effective utilisation of the results.
The cooperation between the SMEs and the academic community
is encouraged via specialized services and tools.
The database and the tool for partner search (match-making
tool), developed in the context of “SMEs go Health” and
already popular, will be used for the development of
competitive consortia. The National Documentation Centre
participates in the project as Work Programme leader of
Dissemination, Promotion & Networking activities. |
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