Can My Company Receive Funding from the EU? Posted on August 29, 2017October 9, 2020 By Stephan Segler, Ph.D. To see if the project is eligible for funding in one of the 13 topics, please read What Types of Industries Receive Funding?. More information and FAQs by the European Commission can be found here. Your company can apply with a project proposal if: It registered in an EU-28 country such as Austria, Italy, Belgium, Latvia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Croatia, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Malta, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Estonia, Portugal, Finland, Romania, France, Slovakia, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom. or in one of the associated countries such as Iceland, Norway, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Israel, Moldova, Switzerland, Faroe Islands, Ukraine, Tunisia, Georgia, Armenia. It is an SME defined as a < 250 headcount, < €50 million turn-over and < €43 million balance sheet. You have three task leaders for the technical, commercial and financial aspects of the project Your technology is at the Technology Readiness Level 6 which means that it has been tested in the relevant environment and has proven its efficacy To find out how to increase your chances for funding, please read How To Improve Your Chances of Getting Funded. Horizon 2020 Phase 1 SME Instrument / EIC Accelerator Industries & CompaniesInvestorsSME Instrument Phase 1Writing Tips
Horizon 2020 What is Phase 1 for and What Comes Next? Posted on August 29, 2017October 13, 2017 The purpose of Horizon 2020s SME Instrument Schemes Phase 1 is a feasibility study for the project (lasting around 6 months depending on the specific topic) and is financed with a flat rate of €50,000. The feasibility study entails the development of a business plan and assesses the viability of the… Read More
EIC Accelerator What to Expect in an EIC Accelerator Interview (SME Instrument Phase 2) Posted on December 20, 2020December 15, 2020 The EIC Accelerator blended financing (formerly SME Instrument Phase 2, grant and equity financing) by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Commission (EC) is a great way for non-bankable and disruptive startups to obtain government funding but the 3-stage application process is highly competitive. With the final stage of… Read More
EIC Accelerator Should a Company Hire a Professional Consultant or Write an EIC Accelerator Grant Application Internally? (SME Instrument Phase 2) Posted on October 12, 2020February 19, 2023 The EIC Accelerator Grant financing (SME Instrument Phase 2) is an interesting opportunity for both early-stage startups and established Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) that aim to further develop an innovative product. Many prospect applicants ask themselves if they should write an application on their own or if they should… Read More