Near Market Product and Process Development

Our support for near-market product and process development can consist of consultations or advice only, or advice coupled with financial support – all tailored to the size and needs of individual businesses.
Near-market research and development support available
Our group of programmes for businesses in near-market product and process development situations are designed to get you closer to the market. We want your product or process to reach its customers as soon as possible. Various experts and specialists, and an extensive range of equipment and facilities, can be deployed to help you achieve your goal.
A programme to help manufacturing businesses get easier access to European markets
Support to help you commercially exploit innovative, market-led products and manufacturing processes
A programme to help businesses develop innovative new products and processes
The SMART programme encourages research and development investment and the stimulation of new products, processes and technologies
Support for research, technological development and demonstration activities in the European Community
A programme to show you how design knowledge, skills and capability can help you deliver business growth and competitive advantage