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The support to SMEs Research
The support to SMEs Research
  The expertise of Aeronautics technology acquisition gathered by SCRATCH is unique in Europe in the field dedicated to Small and Medium Enterprises
 
  SCRATCH know-how consists in:
 
 
On site visits of Small enterprises who have expressed interest in the SCRATCH network
Information on technology acquisition opportunities offered by the EU Aeronautical Programme (most often, info on the call for proposals under process)
Confidential follow up meetings with Small enterprises managers to better understand theirs needs and requirements
Synthesis, by the SCRATCH Partnership, of the whole expressed needs and selection, for further support, of the most promising subjects in terms of innovation and capability of industrialisation at short term

SCRATCH Services are FREE OF CHARGE
 
  SCRATCH selection criteria for servicing are:
 
 
The Research idea proposed by a candidate Small Enterprise is innovating and fits with the Aeronautical work programme.
The candidate Small Enterprise is open to collaborative Research principles (property, rights, patents, licences, et.) and asks for the services of a SCRATCH partner.
The candidate Small Enterprise can fund itself to a maximum of 5% per year of its turnover, which signifies a strong commitment to the Research proposal.
The candidate Small Enterprise is prepared to sign a teaming agreement in accordance with the three here above principles.
The final selection of a serviced proposal (SCRATCH label) is done by the whole SCRATCH Partnership, unanimously on the proposal synopsis developed by the candidate Small Enterprise and the SCRATCH Partner.

SCRATCH Services address the best Project Proposals of SMEs
 
  SCRATCH project proposal servicing includes:
 
 
  1. The definition and the structure of the Research idea in a pre-proposal for Research aimed at European Union expectations
  2. The search for complementary partners:
    • other small enterprises,
    • Research centres,
    • potential end users of the technology developed,

    … necessary to the achievements of R&D objectives and allowing shared costs for the proposal
  3. Advice on the envisaged project work-plan through contacts with large industrialists
  4. Project management of the proposal preparation planning to insure timely submission to the European Commission
  5. The preparation of the proposal administrative part and European "packaging"
  6. Assisting with the setting up and submission to the European Commission
 
 
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