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 Explaining the Resubmission Process for the EIC Accelerator (2024 Update) Posted on February 3, 2023February 28, 2024 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Commission (EC) has undergone significant changes over the past years. While it used to be a simple program for startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) to access €2.5 million in… Read More
EIC Accelerator EIC Accelerator Writing: Providing the Missing Link (SME Instrument Phase 2) Posted on May 31, 2020October 9, 2020 The introduction of an EIC Accelerator (SME Instrument Phase 2) application is one of the most important sections and it is one on which I spend a disproportionate amount of time on. Outside of researching and understanding a certain innovative technology, understanding the context of the innovation in terms of… Read More
EIC Accelerator EIC Accelerator Interview Preparation Process: The Importance of the Q&A (Part 2) Posted on October 29, 2021December 23, 2024 This article is the second part of the interview preparation guide for the EIC Accelerator blended financing (formerly SME Instrument Phase 2, grant and equity). It provides a perspective on how an applicant, Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) or startup could prepare for the EIC Accelerator pitch interview but it… Read More