The operational programme Competitiveness focuses on two main priorities:

1. Research, technological development and innovation (RDI) to support economic competitiveness and business development (total budget 952.57 MEUR):
   • Promoting investment in R&I, developing links and synergies between businesses, research and development centers and higher education
     • Action 1.1.1: Large R&D infrastructures (A: investments for R&D departments of enterprises & B: Projects for innovative clusters)
       
     • Action 1.1.2: Development of networks of R&D centers, coordinated at national level and linked to European and international networks and providing researchers with access to scientific publications and European and international foundations
     • Action 1.1.3: Creating synergies with RDI actions of the EU’s HORIZON 2020 framework program and other international RDI programs
     • Action 1.1.4: Attracting staff with advanced skills from abroad to strengthen R&D capacity
   • Improve research and innovation (R&I) infrastructures and capacities to develop excellence in R&I and promote competence centers, especially those of European interest, by linking them to existing or emerging clustering structures that aim at innovation and economic development
     • Action 1.2.1: Stimulate companies’ innovation demand through RDI projects undertaken by businesses individually or in partnership with R&D institutes and universities for the purpose of product and process innovation in the growth sectors with potential for growth
     • Action 1.2.2: Credit and risk capital measures in favor of innovative SMEs and research organizations responding to market demands
     • Action 1.2.3: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
2. Information and communication technologies for a competitive digital economy (total budget 630.2 MEUR)
   • Broadband deployment and high-speed network delivery, as well as support for the adoption of emerging technologies and networks for the digital economy; digital inclusion, online culture and e-health
   • Strengthen ICT applications for eGovernment, eLearning

The rates of co-financing will be defined in detail in guidelines to the individual support programmes.

The details on the Action able to be supported can be found in dedicated Guides for Applicants for individual priority axis.