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 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 Technology Readiness Levels and the EIC Accelerator (SME Instrument) Posted on June 5, 2020October 9, 2020 Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) are a useful way of classifying the current stage of an innovation or technology. They have originally been developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) many decades ago but have persisted as a popular tool used by institutions such as the European Commission (EC)… Read More
EIC Accelerator How a Consultant can Produce an EIC Accelerator Pitch Video Remotely (SME Instrument) – Part 1 Posted on February 9, 2021February 4, 2021 In 2021, the new EIC Accelerator blended financing program (formerly SME Instrument Phase 2 – grant and equity financing) will include a more sophisticated 3-step evaluation process which includes a pitch video (read: Proposed 2021 EIC Accelerator Process). This will likely place an additional burden on Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises… Read More