WHAT IS IRASME?
IraSME – International research activities by small and medium-sized enterprises
IraSME is a network of ministries and funding agencies which are owners and/or managers of national or regional funding programmes for cooperative research and development projects between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Some of the network members allow research and technology organisations (RTOs), which act as collaboration partners to those SMEs, to apply for funding as well.
Against the background of growing competition in global markets, IraSME supports SMEs in their transnational innovation activities, helps them to acquire technological know-how, extend their networks and bridge the gap between research and innovation. The coordination of the network is financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
IraSME coordinates national funding for
international projects.
Calls
We fund: Development of innovative new products, processes or technology-based services. Technical development up to prototype level. R&D with significant technical risks for each funded partner.
34th Call: Closed on 25 September 2024
Countries / Regions
Find all cooperating agencies/ministries from different countries/regions here. Projects are funded by local programmes according to their rules/processes. Austria, Brazil, Czech Republic, Flanders (Belgium), Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Türkiye, Wallonia (Belgium).
Matchmaking
Do you have an innovative idea but not the right partners yet to implement it? Present your project idea or oganisation profile in order to look for potential cooperation partners at one of our Partnering Events taking place online or in alternating locations once or twice a year.
FACTS AND FIGURES BETWEEN 2011 AND 2022
Founded as an ERANet in FP6 in 2005 IraSME has been self-sustained since 2011. All costs are carried by the participating funding bodies. The network coordination is financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and carried out by AiF Projekt GmbH, a project management agency of BMWK which is based in Berlin.
137 Projects Funded in 11 Years
The success rate averages around 40% and is largely dependant on the quality of proposals submitted (and not necessarily defined by budget limitations!). The earlier you start getting advice the higher your chances of success.
Financial Support
The average calculated budget per consortium is around 1 million Euros, financed at about 60% through funds and 40% through individual equity stakes. For the past 10 years, these figures amount to an overall IraSME R&D budget of approx. 137 Million Euros of which approx. 82 millon Euros were paid out as non-reimbursable grants.
Completely Bottom-Up
Thematically extremely wide from low to high tech. From two companies developing new building materials to consortia with up to 8 members developing whole new digital value chains. You decide on what to develop while we examine if there is enough innovation and market potential.
National Funding Hand in Hand
IraSME is streamlining different national / regional processes, deadlines and rules to facilitate national funding of international projects. It also is your easy central access for information on the common rules and national / regional contact points.
Countries / Regions
On these pages we offer you a short overview of the basic features of the different funding programmes involved as well as links to further information and a direct contact to the responsible funding agency. The agencies / ministries help you understand what is necessary in order to receive a grant/financial support. Please get in touch with them at an early stage of planning your project.
Germany
ZIM – Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand
Türkiye
TÜBİTAK – Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye
Luxembourg
Luxinnovation – National Innovation Agency of Luxembourg
LATEST EVENTS & NEWS
Find out about upcoming events, calls for proposals and other news. Stay connected and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the page.
BMWK’s Innovation Day for SMEs 2024
The Innovation Day 2024 in Berlin is held at 13 June 2024 under the motto ‘This is how the future works! - D...
IraSME Newsletter – April 2024
Topics: 33rd IraSME call for proposals Closed with a Record High; Save the date: BMWK's SME Innovation Day 202...
IraSME & CORNET Partnering Event 2024 – Live in Stuttgart/Germany
IraSME & CORNET Partnering Event in Stuttgart/Germany on 29 February 2024 ...
IraSME Newsletter – December 2023
Topics: IraSME & CORNET Partnering Event 2023; Germany/ZIM: 24-month Rule Lifted; 32nd Call for Proposals is C...
IraSME Newsletter – October 2023
Topics: IraSME & CORNET Partnering Event 2023; Germany/ZIM: 24-month Rule Lifted; 32nd Call for Proposals is C...
IraSME ONLINE Partnering Event 2023
IraSME & CORNET Virtual Partnering Event 8 November - 6 December 2023 via B2Match ...
IraSME Newsletter – March 2023
Topics: 31st Call for Proposals is Closed; Save the date: Innovation Day for SMEs in Berlin, 15 June 2023; Web...
BMWK’s Innovation Day for SMEs 2023
The Innovation Day 2023 in Berlin welcomes Canada as its guest country and focuses on topics such as sustainab...
IraSME Newsletter – October 2022
Topics: 30th Call for Proposals is Closed; IraSME & CORNET Partnering Event 2022; New EU Funding Scheme: EUREK...
IraSME ONLINE Partnering Event 2022
IraSME & CORNET Virtual Partnering Event 22 November - 08 December 2022 via B2Match ...
IraSME Newsletter – August 2022
Topics: 30th Call for Proposals: Germany and Czech Republic Confirmed; Summer School of TRAIL Institute: Waloo...
IraSME Newsletter – May 2022
29th Call for Proposals: Start of Evaluation Phase; Webinar: R&D Funding in Wallonia (Belgium) & Brazil; Save ...
BMWK’s Innovation Day is Back
The Innovation Day is a yearly open air exhibition for R&D projects, held at the premises of AiF Projekt GmbH ...
IraSME Newsletter – October 2021
28th call for proposals has closed; IraSME & CORNET Partnering Event 2021; GCCIR has become ECCIR; IraSME Part...
IraSME ONLINE Partnering Event 2021
IraSME & CORNET Virtual Partnering Event 24 November - 16 December 2021 via B2Match ...
GCCIR has become ECCIR
IraSME partner GCCIR is now ECCIR = European-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research ...
IraSME Newsletter – September 2021
28th call for proposals ending soon; Event: ConnectInGR - Networking for the health care industry within the G...
IraSME Newsletter – June 2021
28th call for proposals open; Event: Innovation Day for SMEs 2021 - Digital Edition (DE); CORNET call for prop...
IraSME Newsletter – April 2021
27th call closed with a new record; Events: Innovate Together (FR-BE-LU), Cleantech Beyond Borders (LU-DE), In...
Cleantech Beyond Borders – LUX/DEU
Webinar and pitching/matchmaking via InEvent, 18 May + 15 June 2021...
Newsletter IraSME – December 2020
27th call open until 31 March 2021; LUX/DEU: Webinar on joint funding opportunities; season's greetings; gener...
Newsletter IraSME – October 2020
26th call closed; IraSME/CORNET Online Partnering Event - new date; Germany Day in Skolkovo, Russia postponed;...
IraSME ONLINE Partnering Event 2020
IraSME & CORNET Virtual Partnering Event 10 November - 10 December 2020 via B2Match ...
POSTPONED to 2021: Germany Day in Skolkovo (Russia)
IraSME and FASIE to attend Germany Day in Skolkovo (Russia) in 2021 ...
Newsletter IraSME – September 2020
26th call reminder; 27th call preview; IraSME @ Germany Day in Skolkovo, Russia; autumn partnering event: onli...
IraSME @ Germany Day in Skolkovo (Russia)
IraSME and FASIE to attend Germany Day in Skolkovo (Russia), 26/10/2020 ...
Newsletter IraSME – June 2020
26th call for proposals open; Brazil has joined IraSME; Germany: New ZIM application forms available; general ...
Brazil has joined the IraSME network
EMBRAPII, the Brazilian Agency for Industrial Research and Technological Innovation, provides resources to Bra...
Newsletter IraSME – April 2020
25th call closed; Innovation Day postponed; new ZIM guideline in Germany, 26th call in preparation. ...
26th call for proposals to be opened soon
The IraSME network continues its reliable routine of offering two calls for R& D proposals every year....
Postponed: Innovation Day 18 June 2020
Due to the Corona pandemic, the Innovation Day has been postponed to 10 June 2021....
Successful Partnering Event in Namur
Our IraSME and CORNET Partnering Event in Namur on 27th November 2019 saw more than 100 participants from all ...
Newsletter IraSME – November 2019
Main topics for this newsletter are the current 25th call for proposals, the upcoming Partnering Event in Namu...
Booking of Bilateral Meetings for our Partnering Event in Namur is open
Book face-to-face-meetings and/or have a pitch...
IraSME@BARCAMP 20.35 in Saint-Petersburg Nov 7-8, 2019
IraSME will participate in the BARCAMP National Technology Initiative 20.35 on invitation of our IraSME member...
Newsletter IraSME – September 2019
Main topics in our current Newsletter are the just published 24th Call for proposals, our new member Turkey, o...
Register for our Partnering Event in Namur
With more than 100 participants from 8 countries the IraSME / CORNET Partnering Event in Aachen was again a gr...
Austria joins current 24th call for proposals
The 24th IraSME Call for proposals is open with 25th September 2019 as deadline. All partners except for Austr...
IraSME@Innoprom in Ekaterinburg
IraSME was hosted at the common booth for Germany together with the German Centre for Research and Innovation ...
Newsletter IraSME – June 2019
Main topics in our current Newsletter are the just published 24th Call for proposals, our new member Turkey, o...
New Call with new partner involved and a new website
The 24th IraSME Call for proposals is open with 25th September 2019 as deadline. All partners except for Austr...
Innovation Day 2019 in Berlin
The Innovationday is a yearly open air event held at the premises of AiF Projekt GmbH in Berlin. More than 400...
Newsletter IraSME – April 2019
In our current Newsletter you find first information on the annual Innovation Day (9th May 2019 in Berlin), th...
Newsletter IraSME – December 2018
In our current Newsletter you find first information on the annual Innovation Day (9th May 2019 in Berlin), th...
Lots of good ideas in Aachen
With more than 100 participants from 8 countries the IraSME / CORNET Partnering Event in Aachen was again a gr...
Newsletter IraSME – September 2018
In our current Newsletter you find first information about the Next Partnering Event in Aachen (26th November ...
Newsletter IraSME – July 2018
In our current Newsletter you find first information on the annual Innovation Day (09th May 2019 in Berlin), t...
Successful Partnering Event in Berlin 2018
The second IraSME Partnering Event in 2018 was organised with our partner network CORNET and in cooperation wi...
Newsletter IraSME – April 2018
In our current Newsletter you find first information on the annual Innovation Day (7th June 2018 in Berlin) an...