Research and development programme aimed at supporting research performing small and medium-sized enterprises: participation of the Union

This dossier concerns the Union's participation in a research and development programme supporting research-performing small and medium-sized enterprises. Amendments revise provisions on Horizon 2020 and the Eurostars-2 Programme, the definition of a research-performing SME reinvesting at least 10% of turnover or full-time equivalents in research, participation of EUREKA Members and associated countries, the maximum Union financial contribution including EFTA appropriations, and caps on administrative and project-evaluation costs.