EU Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)
The Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7), running
from 2007 to 2013, is the EU's main instrument for supporting Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) in Europe, dedicating a total budget of more than € 50 billion for these activities.
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Luxembourg-based companies, public research organisations and other actors developing activities related to Health Sciences and Technologies can obtain funding from FP7 to carry out their collaborative project. More than the funding dimension itself, as FP7 participants in an European project, they have the major advantage of being involved in networks that not only increase their visibility at national and international level but also contribute to expand their innovation and/or business capacity by exploring new ideas, technologies and market opportunities.
Personalised Assistance
Luxinnovation, the National Agency for Innovation and Research has been appointed by Luxembourg's Ministry for Higher Education and Research as National Contact Point .
A large and personalised portfolio of services is therefore offered by the BioHealth Cluster Operational Team, which acts as National Contact Point for the FP7 Health
and FP7-Knowledge-based Bioeconomy (KBBE)
programmes in Luxembourg. The team also relays practical information and provides support to researchers and entrepreneurs willing to participate in the Innovative Medicine Initiative Joint Undertaking.
In all cases, the services offered covers the following aspects:
- Information
: tailor-made training, organisation of thematic seminars, dissemination of information on European R&D programmes
- Strategy
: analysis of the work programmes of the European Commission and identification of research topics that are likely to tie in with the strategy of organisations aiming to participate in FP7
- Partner search
: identification of potential European partners through a European network
- Assistance with the preparation of project proposals
in order to optimise the opportunities for successful submission to the experts of the European Commission: guidance and information on legal, financial and administrative matters
- Support for project promoters
: assistance with their contractual obligations (preparation of administrative and financial reports) and project follow-up through well-established communication channels with the European Commission
Fit4Europe
Financial Support for Luxembourg-based Companies Preparing a European Research Project
The Fit4Europe measure aims to encourage the participation of Luxembourg-based companies in several European research programmes, among which the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7).
Companies located in Luxembourg that are preparing a European research project can apply for financial support from the Ministry of the Economy and Foreign Trade to get a substantial support to the following expenses:
- Internal costs
: linked to the search for partners, to the elaboration and to the preparation of the proposal;
- External costs:
linked to the involvement of consultants and experts.
Luxinnovation handles the administrative management of the Fit4Europe measure and helps companies to benefit from this aid by providing information and support for file application.
