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class="ecl-container ecl-banner__info"><div class="ecl-banner__container" data-ecl-banner-container ><div class="ecl-banner__content"><div class="ecl-banner__title"><span class="ecl-banner__title-text">EISMEA</span></div><p class="ecl-banner__description"><span class="ecl-banner__description-text">The Agency implements the European Innovation Council and manages other EU programmes focusing on SME support, innovation and the single market</span></p><div class="ecl-banner__cta"><a href="/about-eismea_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--cta ecl-link--icon ecl-banner__link-cta" data-original-title-description="EISMEA" ><span class="ecl-link__label">About EISMEA</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-icon--rotate-90 ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></a></div></div></div></div></section> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_5"></a> <div class="ecl-content-item-block"><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/about-eismea_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >About EISMEA</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>The Agency is responsible for developing and implementing the European Innovation Council and manages other EU programmes in the fields of SME support, innovation ecosystems, single market, consumer policy and interregional innovation investments.</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/working-eismea_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Working for EISMEA</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>We employ highly qualified and motivated professionals who are experts in their respective fields from 27 EU Member States making EISMEA a culturally diverse and interesting place to work.</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-4 last-item-column last-item"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/contact-form_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Contact us</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>If you have a question, comment or request, get in touch. Our website offers the possibility to contact the Agency by using a contact form.</p></div></div></div></article></div></div></div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_90"></a> <div id="block-programmes" class="ecl-u-mt-l"> <div class="ecl-content-item-block"><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__title ecl-col-12"><h2 class='ecl-u-type-heading-2'>Programmes</h2></div></div><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-3 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-card" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-card__image" src="https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-02/EIC-carousel-2023-03.jpg?h=09b37dc5&itok=Agb3y6sJ" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-card__body"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-card__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/programmes/european-innovation-council_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >European Innovation Council</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><p>The EIC aims at identifying and supporting<br /> breakthrough technologies and innovations<br /> with the potential to scale up internationally.</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-3 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-card" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-card__image" src="https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-03/EIE-banner_4.jpg?itok=4SJefAJv" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-card__body"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-card__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/programmes/european-innovation-ecosystems_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" > European Innovation Ecosystems</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><p>Specific support to enable innovation ecosystem actors to work together across Europe</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-3 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-card" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-card__image" src="https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-10/Home%20page_0.png?itok=zHfRDYv2" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-card__body"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-card__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/programmes/single-market-programme_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Single Market Programme</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description">Part of the Single Market Programme covering competitiveness of enterprises, governance of the internal market and standardisation and consumers.</div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-3 last-item-column last-item"><article class="ecl-card" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-card__image" src="https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-04/I3%20%282%29.png?itok=YcIzt5Yf" alt="I3 highlight orange" ></picture><div class="ecl-card__body"><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-card__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/programmes/interregional-innovation-investments-i3-instrument_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><p>The new instrument of the ERDF aims to strengthen economic cohesion in the EU by helping businesses work with innovation actors in other regions.</p></div></div></div></article></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_50"></a> <div> <section class="ecl-banner ecl-banner--m ecl-banner--font-m ecl-banner--box-bg-light ecl-banner--color-dark ecl-banner--h-center ecl-banner--v-center" data-ecl-banner data-ecl-auto-init="Banner" ><figure class="ecl-banner__picture-container"><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-banner__picture" data-ecl-banner-image ><source srcset="https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_small_4_1_banner/public/2021-03/purple_banner_c3%20%2810%29.png.webp?itok=PxzW3MGb" media="(max-width: 480px)" 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></picture></figure><div class="ecl-container ecl-banner__info"><div class="ecl-banner__container" data-ecl-banner-container ><div class="ecl-banner__content"><p class="ecl-banner__description"><span class="ecl-banner__description-text">Projects in your region managed by EISMEA</span></p><div class="ecl-banner__cta"><a href="/eismea-datahubs_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--cta ecl-link--icon ecl-banner__link-cta" data-original-title-description="Projects in your region managed by EISMEA" ><span class="ecl-link__label">Discover</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-icon--rotate-90 ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></a></div></div></div></div></section> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_13"></a> <div class="ecl-content-item-block"><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__title ecl-col-12"><h2 class='ecl-u-type-heading-2'>Funding opportunities</h2></div></div><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-6 last-item-column"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--right" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-03/2.png?itok=R3gTMDUj" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/funding-opportunities/calls-proposals_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Grants</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Find open and upcoming calls for funding proposals, get background information on funding processes and programmes, and apply online</p></div></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-6 last-item-column last-item"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--right" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-03/3.png?itok=wEP1nhN0" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/funding-opportunities/calls-tenders_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Procurement</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><div class="ecl"><p>Check out the upcoming and ongoing procurement procedures</p></div></div></div></article></div></div></div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_15"></a> <div id="block-newseismea" class="ecl-u-mt-l"> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">EISMEA news</h2> <div class="ecl-content-item-block"><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 "><article class="ecl-content-item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--left" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-09/Interregional%20Innovation%20Investments%20%28I3%29%20Instrument%20call%20for%20proposals%20Capacity%20Building%20Strand%202b%20v2.png?h=9994641b&itok=E6Emtjo7" alt="I3 Instrument call for proposals: Capacity Building Strand 2b; Last cut-off date: 14 November 2024" ></picture><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">News article</li><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2024-09-06T12:00:00Z">6 September 2024</time></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/news/prepare-14-november-i3-instrument-strand-2b-cut-check-recordings-ask-questions-2024-09-06_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Prepare for the 14 November I3 Instrument Strand 2b cut-off. Check recordings, ask questions</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><p>Check the recording and ask questions</p></div><ul class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-item"><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#clock"></use></svg><span class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-label">1 min read</span></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__list-container"></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 "><article class="ecl-content-item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--left" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-07/Slide3_wEClogo.JPG?h=c673cd1c&itok=lNdDvzlx" alt="2024 eInvoicing Country Factsheets" ></picture><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">News article</li><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2024-07-03T12:00:00Z">3 July 2024</time></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/news/unlock-potential-einvoicing-explore-2024-country-factsheets-2024-07-03_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Unlock the Potential of eInvoicing: explore the 2024 Country Factsheets!</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><p>The European Commission announced the publication of the 2024 eInvoicing Country Factsheets, a collaborative effort between the Commission, EU Member States and European Economic Area (EEA) countries, offering helpful insights into eInvoicing policies and practices</p></div><ul class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-item"><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#clock"></use></svg><span class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-label">1 min read</span></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__list-container"></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 "><article class="ecl-content-item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--left" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-11/I3%20CfPs%20v1.png?h=9994641b&itok=sQHZYbF2" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">News article</li><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2024-06-06T12:00:00Z">6 June 2024</time></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/news/interregional-innovation-investments-i3-instrument-calls-2024-strand-1-and-strand-2a-are-open-2024-06-06_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >The Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument calls 2024 for Strand 1 and Strand 2a are open</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><p>Apply for the I3 Instrument calls and register for the info session</p></div><ul class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-item"><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#clock"></use></svg><span class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-label">1 min read</span></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__list-container"></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 "><article class="ecl-content-item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--left" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-05/EYE%20Entrepreneur%20of%20the%20Year%202024%20Award%20v2.png?h=8abcec71&itok=ndQ-xqeP" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">News article</li><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2024-05-24T12:00:00Z">24 May 2024</time></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/news/eye-entrepreneur-year-2024-award-2024-05-24_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >EYE Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Award</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><p>The EYE Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Award underlines the essence of the EYE programme, showcases innovative projects and aims to promote the EYE through its success stories.</p></div><ul class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-item"><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#clock"></use></svg><span class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-label">3 min read</span></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__list-container"></div></div></article></div><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 last-item-column last-item"><article class="ecl-content-item" ><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--left" data-ecl-picture-link ><img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-05/I3%20Call%20for%20EoI%20-%20Evaluators_0.png?h=9994641b&itok=s-d9LzXZ" alt="" ></picture><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock" data-ecl-content-block ><ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">Supplementary information</li><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2024-05-17T12:00:00Z">17 May 2024</time></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__title"data-ecl-title-link><a href="/news/call-expert-evaluators-i3-instrument-2024-05-17_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" >Call for expert evaluators for the I3 Instrument</a></div><div class="ecl-content-block__description"><p>Expert evaluators for the I3 Instrument call</p></div><ul class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-item"><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#clock"></use></svg><span class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-label">6 min read</span></li></ul><div class="ecl-content-block__list-container"></div></div></article></div></div><div class="ecl-u-border-color-neutral ecl-u-border-width-1 ecl-u-border-top"></div><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__button ecl-col-12"><div class="ecl-u-clearfix ecl-u-pv-m"><a href="/news_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--icon" ><span class="ecl-link__label">See all news</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-icon--rotate-180 ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#arrow-left"></use></svg></a></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_201"></a> <div id="block-eicnewsrss" class="ecl-u-mt-l"> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">News from the European Innovation Council</h2> <div class="ecl-content-item-block"><div class="ecl-row"><div class="ecl-content-item-block__item contextual-region ecl-u-mb-l ecl-col-12 "><article class="ecl-content-item" ><div class="ecl-content-block ecl-content-item__content-block" 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