What is the Timeline for the Application? Posted on March 19, 2019March 18, 2020 By Stephan Segler, Ph.D. Since I am frequently asked about the specific timeline and duration for the EU’s SME Instrument funding, here is a brief overview of how long it takes to apply: Phase 1: – There are 4 deadlines per year for which applications can be submitted (usually February, May, September and November) – 1 Month is required to prepare the application so that there is enough time to get all support documents ready – 4 to 8 weeks until the result is out – 6 to 12 weeks until the grant agreement contract is signed (and the first part of the grant is received) Once Phase 1 is funded, it should take 3-5 month to prepare the feasibility study and to get ready for Phase 2. The process for Phase 2 is similar to Phase 1 with 4 deadlines per year and roughly the same waiting periods. Important: If the first application is rejected then the next deadline will be 3 months later which means that each re-submission increases the time needed to receive the grant. Horizon 2020 Phase 1 Phase 2 SME Instrument / EIC Accelerator EIC Accelerator deadlineEIC Accelerator grantEIC Accelerator submissionInvestorsSME Instrument Phase 1SME Instrument Phase 2Timelinetip#10Writing Tips
EIC Accelerator Why it’s Important to Have a Diverse Grant Strategy (EIC Accelerator, SME Instrument) – Part 1 Posted on February 18, 2021February 15, 2021 Public grants are a popular avenue for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) and startups since they often provide a simple application process to receive substantial financial support. One of the distinct benefits of grant funding is its often strong policy-focus while commercial and financial factors of the business tend to… Read More
EIC Accelerator Smack My Pitch Up: Changing The Evaluation Focus Of The EIC Accelerator Posted on May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) has undergone substantial changes over the past years, especially during the transition from the Horizon 2020 (2014-2020) to the Horizon Europe (2021-2027) framework program. As part of the European Commissions (EC) and European Innovation Councils (EIC) portfolio of funding… Read More
EIC Accelerator Choosing a Project Title for the EIC Accelerator (SME Instrument Phase 2) Posted on June 15, 2020October 9, 2020 The title of the proposal can be viewed as the tag-line of the project. If the project’s abstract is a condensed version of the entire proposal, then the title can be viewed as a condensed version of the abstract. Here, it should be explained what the unique product is and… Read More