What Projects Does the EU Like Most? Posted on March 19, 2019March 18, 2020 By Stephan Segler, Ph.D. The EU is not a private investor. Next to a great business proposition, the EU also cares about long term social, environmental and economic benefits in Europe with respects to climate change, a reduction in unemployment, boosting innovation, gender equality, integration of ethnic minorities, sustainability, infrastructure and facilitating the introduction of future technologies. It is common to only focus on the ROI of the project but it is also very important to consider current issues in the EU (found in policies, directives, agreements …) and outline them in the application to make a stronger case. Horizon 2020 Phase 1 SME Instrument / EIC Accelerator EIC Accelerator womenInvestorsSME Instrument Phase 1tip#09
EIC Accelerator EIC Accelerator Applications and EU Policies or Targets (SME Instrument Phase 2) Posted on May 25, 2020October 9, 2020 Preparing a great EIC Accelerator application always includes the consideration of the EU policies and targets which are directly supported by the project but this strategy goes both ways. While the EIC Accelerator is open to innovations of all industries, any project that is directly going against EU policies will… Read More
EIC Accelerator How long does it take to apply for the EIC Accelerator? (Grant proposal timeline) Posted on March 28, 2023March 27, 2023 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) by the European Commission (EC) and European Innovation Council (EIC) is designed for startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME). It provides €2.5 million in grant and €15 million in venture financing per project and is often supported by… Read More
Horizon 2020 When Is the Grant Paid in Phase 1? Posted on March 19, 2019March 18, 2020 From submission to approval of the project, it can take 4-6 weeks followed by another 4 weeks for the signing of the grant agreement contract and release of the funds. Phase 1 is funded with €50.000 out of which 40% is paid in advance (€20,000) and the rest will… Read More