Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme

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The Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) of the European Commission is meant to improve the competitiveness of European companies facing the challenges of globalization. The programme is mainly aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which will receive support for innovation activities, better access to finance and business support services. It will run from 2007 to 2013.

The programme wants to encourage the usage of information and communications technologies (ICT) renewable energies and to promote energy efficiency.

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[edit] History

The CIP is based on Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013).

[edit] Operational programmes

The CIP consists of 3 programmes:

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (EIP)
  • Information Communication Technologies Policy support Programme (ICT PSP)
  • Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE)

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