Objective SMEthod is a research project aimed at delivering an improved methodology of identifying SME’s pathways to innovation and of segmenting innovating SMEs in order to determine optimal targeting and timing of support measures allocated by innovation agencies and other institutions. A complementary goal is to create a decision support tool (DST) ) which will be devolved in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders who implement innovation policies and by compiling the complex SME innovativeness determinants will offer them a flexible evaluation tool. Broad dissemination activities are also planned to reach innovation stakeholders, innovation and regional development agencies, ministries, etc.The SMEthod methodology will consider important factors that are likely to influence companies and the societal impact they create. In particular, enterprise lifecycle, industrial sectors, regional characteristics, and innovation cycles will be scrutinized. New segmenting criteria for innovation support policies will be prepared and specific variables will be determined and weighted in order to assure usability of the methodology. The holistic character of the project will be assured by proposing a more efficient allocation of appropriate pro-innovation measures.Most common and relevant methodologies of segmenting SMEs for the purpose of innovation support will be evaluated as well. Furthermore, efficiency of selected methods and techniques will be assessed. Conclusions from the research will be merged to deliver a final product of the project – a holistic methodology and the DST based on it.The project’s impact will be a better understanding of innovation dynamics and potentials in SMEs and of their efficient segmentation. New knowledge will be created on the effectiveness of innovation policies and most popular measures. Better targeting different instruments toward most promising SMEs will be possible thanks to evaluative analyses and new segmenting criteria. Fields of science social scienceseconomics and businessbusiness and managemententrepreneurship Keywords methodology of companies segmentation innovation support SMEs enterprise lifecycle industrials sectors regional characteristics social impact data analysis Programme(s) H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs Main Programme H2020-EU.2.3.2.2. - Enhancing the innovation capacity of SMEs Topic(s) INNOSUP-07-2017 - Innovating SMEs - segmentation along lifecycle and sectors (analytical research activity) Call for proposal H2020-INNOSUP-2016-2017 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-INNOSUP-03-07-08-2017 Funding Scheme RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator ASM RESEARCH SOLUTIONS STRATEGY SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA Net EU contribution € 234 187,50 Address UL. GRUNWALDZKA 5 99 301 Kutno Poland See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Makroregion centralny Łódzkie Łódzki Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 234 187,50 Participants (6) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all UNIWERSYTET LODZKI Poland Net EU contribution € 84 000,00 Address UL PREZYDENTA GABRIELA NARUTOWICZA 68 90-136 LODZ See on map Region Makroregion centralny Łódzkie Miasto Łódź Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 84 000,00 APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES (APINTECH) Cyprus Net EU contribution € 170 687,50 Address 5 SPATHARIKOY STR MESSA GEITONIA 4004 Limassol See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Κύπρος Κύπρος Κύπρος Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 170 687,50 TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY Finland Net EU contribution € 163 121,25 Address TEKNIIKANTIE 21 02150 Espoo See on map Region Manner-Suomi Helsinki-Uusimaa Helsinki-Uusimaa Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 163 121,25 CAMARA OFICIAL DE COMERCIO E INDUSTRIA DE BADAJOZ Spain Net EU contribution € 75 781,25 Address AVENIDA EUROPA 4 06004 Badajoz See on map Region Centro (ES) Extremadura Badajoz Activity type Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 75 781,25 THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PROFESSIONAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT LTD United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 148 312,50 Address OFFICE 3 OUTER SPACE BUSINESS CENTRE STONE HILL RO BL4 9TP Farnworth Bolton See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region North West (England) Greater Manchester Greater Manchester North West Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 148 312,50 UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 112 875,00 Address BAILRIGG LA1 4YW Lancaster See on map Region North West (England) Lancashire Lancaster and Wyre Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 112 875,00
