Their main purpose is to promote the participation
of SMEs.
Project
components:
There are two main parts to this instruments:
Co-operative Research Projects
(CRAFT)
Carried out by RTD performers for the benefit
of a number of SMEs from different countries
on common specific problems or needs.
Collective research projects
Carried out by RTD performers on behalf of
industrial associations or industry groupings
in sectors where SMEs are prominent.Aim: To
expand the knowledge base of large communities
of SMEs.
