Phase 1 funding is a lump sum of 50 000commission decision c208198 authorising the reimbursement of cost under the form of a lump sum for sme instrument phase 1 actions under framework programme horizon 2020 states that the total eligible cost for a phase 1 project is 71 249. The european ipr helpdesk horizon 2020 a guide to ip management whats new in horizon 2020 with regard to ip. Horizon 2020 sme instrument bruxelles, 16 april 2018 company purpose monozukuriat a glance mono zukuri is an italian emerging eda company delivering disruptive software solutions to enable and accelerate the 3ddesign of next generation electronic products. The event is aimed at participants from small and medium enterprises smes employing below 250 people who are currently involved in preparing proposals under the horizon 2020 accelerator pilot sme instrument phase 2 on green deal issues. The sme instrument consists of three separate phases and a coaching and mentoring service for beneficiaries. Fact sheet ip relevance in the sme instrument ipr helpdesk. Horizon 2020 work programme 2016 2017 innovation in smes part 7 page 4 of 61 introduction in spite of signs of recovery, the effects of the economic crisis on smes. Our partnership with h2020 manuals is born from our responsibility to point smes toward the most helpful resources available. Its aim is to help companies better understand the requirements of the template and write better applications. Horizon 2020 work programme 2018 2020 innovation in small and mediumsized enterprises part 7 page 5 of 50 the recent commission communication on startups and scaleups1 has taken a joined up policy approach to the needs and challenges faced by startups and smes. Climate recocery was granted 1,7 million from the horizon 2020 sme instrument phase 2. Specific focus on supporting innovative smes introducing horizon 2020 horizon 2020 is the new and, to date, the largest eu framework. With the aim to better protect and reap commercial and economic benefitsfrom eufunded research and innovation initiatives, horizon 2020 has established a set of rules concerning the exploitation and.
Horizon 2020 s sme instrument looking for europes next innovation leader the instrument is structured in three phases, with the aim of transforming disruptive ideas into concrete, innovative solutions with a european and global impact. This report presents the midterm evaluation of the innovation in smes actions of horizon 2020, which supports smes by providing both direct financial support to individual enterprises and indirectly through supporting sme and innovation agencies with the creation of a favourable ecosystem for innovation and growth. The new sme instrument in horizon 2020 sme instrument topics. Sme instrument accompanied by coaching with a minimum of 7% budget allocation from leits and societal challenges at least 3 billion more monitoring and performance assessment horizon 2020. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it.
Small and mediumsized enterprises that are eubased or established in a country associated to horizon 2020 can now get eu funding and support for innovation projects that will help them grow and expand their activities into other countries in europe and beyond. How should i know which topic my proposal fits best in. The horizon 2020 experts in gaeu proved to be very efficient and professional in their work and had great commitment and interest in our project which resulted in a grant of eur 4. In phase 1, a feasibility study shall be developed verifying the technologicalpractical as well as. All applicants need to be legally established in the eu28 or in a country associated to horizon 2020. The results of the third cutoff will be published by the european commission at the begining of march. Its objective is to develop and capitalise on the potential of smes by filling the gap in funding for early stage highrisk projects and increasing private sector. These tools come recommended by us and provide thousands of euros worth of consultancy advice for the price of a book. Download horizon 2020 sme instrument updated in june 2017 phase 2. Extensive instructions, examples and insider tips and tricks included. Horizon 2020 for smes jeandavid malo head of unit smes, financial instruments and. Business accelerator of the eu high growth faster and better.
Smes in horizon 2020 smalland medium sized enterprises smes are encouraged to participate across horizon 2020. Horizon 2020s sme instrument publications office of the eu. There is no doubt that britains research and innovation sector has a tremendous stake in european funding. The horizon 2020 sme instrument impact report provides solid evidence that the smes who have received the support grow faster and have an improved innovation capacity. Policyresearch and innovation leadership in enabling and. Smes in horizon 2020 policy and implementation dg research and innovation unit b.
The new sme instrument in horizon 2020 is a compl ete novel ty in the framework. Evaluation of the sme instrument and the activities under. Policyresearch and innovation smes driving force of economic growth and job creation in europe. Horizon 2020 sme instrument implementation dr bernd reichert unit small and mediumsized enterprises dg research and innovation disclaimer. The sme instrument under h2020 diana grozav horizon 2020 sme ncp moldova center of international projects rilinks2ua sme instruments in h2020 training ministry of education and science ukraine 07 08. They can participate in collaborative projects as part of a consortium and benefit from support via a dedicated sme instrument, designed specifically for highly innovative smaller companies. The annotated proposal template sme instrument phase 1 and phase 2 is a guide created in order to assist innovative companies in applying to the eic sme instrument 20182020 call of horizon 2020. Describe the company and what you do in one sentence. As part of the horizon 2020 programme the sme instrument will invest almost 3 billion in 7500 projects by 2020 in highly innovative small and mediumsized.
The horizon 2020 sme instrument and innovfin eu finance for innovators for smes dg research and innovation unit b. On the links below, you can find the list of sme instrument beneficiaries after the. They are a must read for any sme seeking to gain horizon 2020 funding. Horizon 2020 funds highpotential innovation through a dedicated sme instrument, which offers seamless business innovation support under the section societal challenges and the specific part leadership in enabling and industrial technologies leits. A novelty in horizon 2020 is the pilot on open research data which aims to improve and maximise access to and reuse of research data generated by projects. The views expressed in this publication are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect the. The instrument is now fully bottomup, meaning that call respondents do not have to worry about answering to specific topics. The sme instrument has been designed specifically for single or groups of highly innovative smes with international ambitions, determined to turn strong, innovative business ideas into winners on the market.
Horizon 2020 sme instrument project writing camp for smes. What kind of companies are we looking for forprofit smes1, single or in consortium, can apply for funding under the sme instrument. As part of the horizon 2020 programme, the european commis sion is selecting potentially disruptive businesses to invest in and support as part of the sme. New publications on the eic accelerator a first for. On the links below, you can find the list of sme instrument beneficiaries after the second cutoff in 2014. Read online horizon 2020 sme instrument updated in june 2017 phase 2. The sme instrument, as part of the horizon 2020 programme, acts as an accelerator programme at eu level offering funding, coaching and business acceleration services to innovative small or mediumsized business with global ambitions. Partners from third countries neither eu member states. Sme instrument provides fullcycle business innovation support. This highly competitive fund is only offered to smes which fall under the european innovation council eic sme definition.
The project started 1 august, 2016 and runs for 24 months. Smes with a strong growth potential and the ambition to become worldmarket leaders could receive up to 2. Pdf eu horizon 2020 innovation project, sme instrument topic. This document provides a compilation of frequently asked questions regarding the international cooperation in horizon 2020, the eu framework programme for research and innovation lasting from 2014 2020. The new sme instrument in horizon 2020 fit for health. The instrument provides fullcycle business innovation support from the stage of business idea conception and planning phase i over business. You are in horizon2020 faq on horizon 2020 sme instrument sme instrument. First statistics on sme participation to horizon 2020 calls confirm the relative attractiveness of horizon 2020 to smes. Make sme instrument fully bottom up with continuously open call 4.
Horizon 2020 funds highpotential innovation through a dedicated sme instrument, which offers seamless. Horizon 2020 sme instrument phase 1 beneficiaries european. Revise horizon 2020 work programme 201820 with simple presentation of instruments targeting market creating innovations 3. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. Horizon 2020 sme instrument bruxelles, 16 april 2018 company purpose monozukuriat a glance mono zukuri is an italian emerging eda company. By reading the topic descriptions for the sme instrument on the participant portal and by determining where the centre of gravity of your proposal lies, for you. The horizon 2020 sme instrument and innovfin eu finance. An opportunity for policymakers related to the sme instrument that is not touched upon in the report, however, is the awarding of the socalled seal of excellence.
Het gaat hierbij om internationaal georienteerde, innovatieve bedrijven. Horizon 2020 sme instrument oliver kozak executive agency for small and mediumsized enterprises easme civitas, torres vedras portugal, 27 29 sep 2017. Participants can apply to phase 1 with a view to applying to phase 2 at a later date, or directly to phase 2. Horizon 2020 sme instrument project writing camp for smes radisson blu hotel, sisli, istanbul. The sme instrument is a part of horizon 2020 the worlds biggest and most prestigious programme for financing of science, financed by the eu commission. Sme instrument is part of the horizon 2020 work programme that funds high potential innovations in the eu. Eric koch eaci business services sector unit 4 enterprise europe network operations space info day, 11 december 20, brussels. While certain work programme parts and calls have been explicitly identified to participate in the pilot on open.
According to the latest statistics, britain is the 2nd best funded country in europe for horizon 2020 sme instrument, 2nd for the number of topics submitted and 3rd for the number of projects funded. Genome biologics wins prestigious horizon 2020 sme instrument award. In this article, some of the highlights of this report that might be interesting to policymakers are presented. Sme instrument over the period 2014 2020 horizon 2020 complimentarity. This pdf document includes an administrative section that will be filled in online. Applying the cofinancing rate of 70%, the amount of the. Strengthen evaluation criteria to focus on market creating innovations, with potential to scale, and higher risk profiles 5. The sme instrument, as part of the horizon 2020 programme, acts as an. Sme instrument on kolmivaiheinen yritys voi hakea rahoitusta vaiheittain tai suoraan vaiheeseen 2 phase 1 50 000 kaupallistamissuunnitelma esim. The sme instrument was set up under the horizon 2020 research framework programme to support innovation in small and mediumsized enterprises smes. Your step by step manuals to win the horizon 2020 sme instrument phase 1 grant. Since its launch in 2014 the horizon 2020 sme instrument programme has continuously grown to attract an ever increasing number of highly innovative small and mediumsized businesses smes.
Arsic and others published eu horizon 2020 innovation project, sme instrument topic find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Smes in horizon 2020 small and mediumsized enterprises smes are encouraged to participate across the whole horizon 2020 programme. This presentation is not to be distributed beyond the legal and financial ncps network. Having already offered the instrument to smes for four years, the executive agency for small and mediumsized enterprises easme has prepared the 2018 edition of the horizon 2020 sme instrument impact report. Sme instrument programme h2020 cordis european commission. Phase 1 offers an eu grant of 50 000 to prepare for the international upscaledemonstration that the applicant during phase 2 may be granted 5. The sme instrument, for instance, allows a single company to submit a. Horizon 2020 programme for funding innovative smes. This replaced the previous phases 1 and 2 approach and introduced the new concept of blended finance a combination of ec grant with ec and private sector venture capital. In a highly competitive process, the european commission ec identifies the. Horizon 2020 sme instrument european commission europa eu. Research and innovation the sme instrument in horizon 2020 stefanie kalfflena unit smes, financial instruments and state aid dg research and innovation. Overview about funding opportunities guidelines and documents services how to manage your projects. The annotated proposal template sme instrument phase 1 and phase 2 is a guide created in order to assist innovative companies in applying to the eic sme instrument 2018 2020 call of horizon 2020.
Its objective is to develop and capitalise on the potential of smes by filling the gap in funding for early stage highrisk projects and increasing privatesector commercialisation of research. The instrument provides fullcycle business innovation support from the stage of business idea conception. Towards the end of last year, the european innovation council eic launched the accelerator pilot programme under the horizon 2020 sme instrument. Yes, if you are evaluating proposals for the sme instrument. As part of the horizon 2020 programme, the european commission is selecting potentially disruptive businesses to invest in and support as part of the sme instrument. They can engage in collaborative projects as part of a consortium and they are supported through a new dedicated sme instrument designed specifically for highly innovative smaller companies. Sme instrument in horizon 2020 sme small to medium size enterprise. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click accept below then you are consenting to this.
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