What Types of Companies Have Received Funding? Posted on March 19, 2019March 18, 2020 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 Industries & CompaniesInvestorsSME Instrument Phase 1SME Instrument Phase 2Statisticstip#11
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 A Quick FTO Guide for EIC Accelerator Applicants in a Rush Posted on February 10, 2023February 19, 2023 The EIC Accelerator grant financing (with blended equity option) by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Commission (EC) is interesting to many Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) and startups but it demands extensive preparation and work. While it provides €2.5 million in grant and €15 million in venture financing… Read More
EIC Accelerator EIC Accelerator: Software Choices for the Annexes (SME Instrument Phase 2) Posted on June 9, 2020October 9, 2020 For Document 1 writing tips, please view: Writing an EIC Accelerator Application: Microsoft Word vs. Adobe InDesign (SME Instrument Writing) Illustrations & Graphics While writing a well-narrated EIC Accelerator (SME Instrument Phase 2) proposal is important, it cannot be overstated how essential clear and visually appealing graphics are for a… Read More