What Types of Companies Have Received Funding?

Posted on By Stephan Segler, Ph.D.
In 2018, the EC has published an annual report which contained some helpful statistics. It actually answers quite a few questions that I frequently receive from companies, so here are the bullet points:

 

  • Of all funded companies, 84% (Phase 2) and 95% (Phase 1) applied as single entities
  • Most funded companies require coaching to better understand the market and business strategy
  • While Phase 1 is optional, Phase 2 is twice as likely to receive funding if Phase 1 is completed first
  • Most funded companies have under 3 employees
  • 76% of funded companies have a B2B revenue model
Horizon 2020 Phase 1 Phase 2 SME Instrument / EIC Accelerator

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