Based on INNOGROW research activities, the policy brief in hand provides a synopsis of concrete policy recommendations regarding rural SMEs growth. These recommendations result from an analysis of the themes identified in the course of a comparative analysis between the cases collected by project partners in their respective regions. The main issues identified revolve around financial limitations, regulatory frameworks and research and innovation. The aim of this brief is to provide public authorities with a brief set of guidelines on how to create favorable for innovation conditions along these lines.