This Call for Proposals aims to conclude a Framework Partnership Agreement implemented by an annual operating grant to a European organisation representing SMEs in European standardisation activities.

The European organisation representing SMEs in European standardisation will:

• represent the interests of SMEs in the standardisation process at European level,
• raise their awareness for standardisation,
• motivate them to become involved in the standardisation process.

The objectives of the EU actions are to promote the participation of SMEs and their interests in the European standardisation process, as well as to improve SMEs' information on, and use of European standards and to show them the benefits of using standards.

• promoting the participation of SMEs and their interests in the European standardisation process, as well as in the area of CE-marking, accreditation and certification process,
• improving SMEs’ information on, and use of European standards.

The Community provisional funding available for the call for proposals is:

• 1,50 Million EUR (Global Budget)

• 29 May 2013 - 10 years ago (Deadline for the presentation of proposals)

• Official page of the Call

• Call fiche 61/G/ENT/STA/13/ (Guidelines for applicants)

Opened to the following bodies or institutes with legal status established in the covered areas:

• Public authorities (all)

Bodies or institutes must have their registered legal seat in one of the countries taking part in the Programme which are:

• European Union (EU)
• European Economic Area (EEA)
• Candidate Countries

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