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 Go Fund Yourself: Are EIC Accelerator Equity Investments Necessary? (Presenting Grant+) Posted on June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) has supported 563 innovators since 2021 and presents the flagship DeepTech funding program by the European Commission (EC) and European Innovation Council (EIC). It has grown into a popular funding option for startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) as… Read More
EIC Accelerator Document Formatting Tips for the EIC Accelerator Grant pt.3 (SME Instrument Phase 2) Posted on June 12, 2020October 9, 2020 For part 1 & part 2 of the EIC Accelerator grant formatting tips, please read this & this article. Proposal Colour The EIC Accelerator grant (SME Instrument Phase 2) proposal colour should be pleasant, consistent and not distract from the written content. It is recommended to choose one main proposal… Read More
Horizon 2020 The Success Rate For Receiving Government Funding Posted on August 29, 2017October 13, 2017 This version considers the SME Instrument 2016-2017. Once the 2018 topics are released, it will be updated. A list of all beneficiaries for the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument can be found here (both Phase 1 & 2). To find out what topics are generally eligible for funding, please read What Types of… Read More