SME Instrument 2018 Changes Posted on March 19, 2019March 18, 2020 By Stephan Segler, Ph.D. Before 2018, there were pre-defined industries (13 in total) which could apply to the SME Instrument. Starting February 2018, the funding is available to projects of all industries with no topic restrictions. The budgets and competitiveness of the old topics were highly disproportionate so this new development might level the plane field and give more equal opportunities. Horizon 2020 Phase 1 SME Instrument / EIC Accelerator InvestorsSME Instrument Phase 1tip#01
EIC Accelerator Which Companies Should Not Apply to the EIC Accelerator (SME Instrument) – Part 1 Posted on December 17, 2020December 12, 2020 Many startups or Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) are interested in applying to the EIC Accelerator blended financing (formerly SME Instrument Phase 2, grant and equity financing) due to its single-beneficiary funding scheme. Before contacting a professional writer or consultant, it is often useful to first investigate which companies are… Read More
EIC Accelerator SME Instrument Phase 1 vs. Phase 2 (EIC Accelerator) Part 2 Posted on October 12, 2019October 9, 2020 Here is some additional information regarding the EU’s Startup Funding (The SME Instrument) that I frequently get questions about: Since Phase 1 will have its last two cut-off days this year with Phase 2 applications still being open, let me give you the main things to keep in mind… Read More
EIC Accelerator Visual Representation of an EIC Accelerator Proposal Narrative (SME Instrument Phase 2) – Part 1 Posted on October 24, 2020October 18, 2020 The EIC Accelerator grant and equity financing (formerly SME instrument Phase 2, with blended finance option) provides a springboard for startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) who are developing a disruptive innovation and seek additional financial support to complete their R&D from the prototype stage to a complete, commercial… Read More