Distribution of innovation checks to SME

Purpose and goal

The project has stimulated innovations in small and medium enterprises (SME) and also contributed to the innovation ability of these companies improved. The project has given the firms, who have a desire and ability to grow, a quick and efficient access to support of external knowledge and technology to improve their competitiveness. The project has also promoted collaboration between SMEs, universities, research institutes, incubators, other actors in the innovation system and private consultants, both nationally and regionally.

Results and expected effects

Since there was a great demand for the checks, it was relatively easy to grant the full number of checks to SMEs on schedule. The checks have been appreciated by SMEs, and helped to start up innovative projects.

Approach and implementation

Almi has identified suitable SMEs through: 1. Open calls via the information on the websites / newsletters 2. Closed calls via direct contact with the companies selected a. from external databases such as UC b. from internal databases Almi CRM 3. Continuous appeals to existing customers (Almi or other regional actors) who are considered to have needs and fulfills the criteria to apply. Almi´s regional subsidiaries have used each method to different degrees based on the regional conditions that prevail.