Design-driven innovation for SMEs
3 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 2 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Welsh university specializing in design-driven innovation, SME support programme evaluation, and measuring the impact of public innovation schemes across Europe.
“Core theme across TOURISM ID, DestinationUX, DCP, and DesImO — all focused on design thinking applied to SME innovation support.”
PrimaryUK6 projects - MALTA BUSINESS FOUNDATION
Malta's business advocacy body connecting local SMEs to EU innovation funding, technology transfer, and internationalisation opportunities.
“DesignShots (2017-2018) explored design as a driver of innovation and business support for SMEs.”
MT5 projects - MITTETULUNDUSUHING EESTI DISAINIKESKUS
Estonian Design Centre — NGO using design methods to help SMEs innovate, with a European specialty in measuring design impact and ROI.
“All three projects (CODIS, DCP, DesImO) focus on bringing design methods into SME innovation processes.”
PrimaryEE3 projects