Last month,Ā Health~HollandĀ announced the results of three years of innovation projects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This SME Call is an incentive funding program for innovative research by SMEs. Together with research organisations, they work on a specific innovation challenge that leads to the development of a new or improved product, service, or process.
A total of approximately 50 projects nationwide were awarded funding, with four of these projects involving the University of Twente. These projects demonstrate the value of collaboration between scientific research and regional entrepreneurs. For the University of Twente, this confirms the strategic importance of this program for practical research, societal impact, and sustainable collaboration with industry.
The SME Call enables the University of Twente to establish close, strategic partnerships with innovative SMEs. Many of these companies possess specialised knowledge and market insights, but sometimes lack the facilities or resources to conduct high-quality independent research. The SME Call enables Twente researchers to address current issues in the field of Life Sciences & Health and develop innovative solutions together with SMEs. By co-creating technology and knowledge, the university not only accelerates the market introduction of innovations but also actively contributes to the economic strengthening of businesses in the Twente MedTech business cluster.
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