RAPPORT – Building RAPPORT Between Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises and Public or Private Research Capabilities

The project focuses on creating a reference guide of best practices from existing European programs to facilitate knowledge exchange and technology transfer between the research community and SMEs, especially those with low absorption capacity. These SMEs, which represent over 80% of all SMEs, are a key target for policy intervention to boost their engagement with research and innovation. The guide will provide benchmarks and effective practices to enhance SME involvement in research, helping them improve their innovation capabilities and fostering stronger connections with the broader research ecosystem.