The project FILA wants to enhance SMEs competitiveness and cross border cooperation, by strengthening the link between research and business, through the creation of cross border ‘Fertilization and Innovation Labs in Agro-food’ (FILA Labs). The sharing of innovative solutions resulting from the Operational Groups – European Innovation Partnership and from other forms of partnership will be favored by the creation of regional networks and a cross border FILA network. To favor the development of innovative enterprise and start up means to enhance enterprises’ competitiveness and guarantee more job opportunities, especially for young people.