A personal view of the SME Instrument from an Evaluator's Role, based on the experience of 2 years, since 2014, as expert evaluator working for the European Commission (EC).
Horizon 2020 SME Instrument - Deep DiveZaz Ventures
Follow us: @h2020experts
In this webinar, EU Research Funding Experts from Zaz Ventures describe the implementation details of the new SME Instrument in Horizon 2020.
Overview of Funding Schemes
SME Instrument Overview
SME Instrument Conditions
SME Instrument Topics
Fast Track to Innovation Instrument
SME Instrument Evaluation
SME Instrument Tips
Nina Mazgan, evaluator for SME Instrument, at Technology Park Ljubljana, presented the SME Instrument with emphasis on the successful project proposal writing.
How to write a winning H2020 Proposal SME Instrument Phase 1 - UpdatedH2020 Manuals
We have updated your step by step tools to win the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Phase 1 grant. Some quick quesstions were added so you can simplify the beginning of your proposal preparation. Extensive instructions, examples and Insider tips and tricks included. Find out more at http://www.h2020manuals.eu/ or http://store.h2020manuals.eu/.
You can find our previous slideshare at: https://www.slideshare.net/H2020Manuals/how-to-write-a-winning-h2020-proposal-sme-instrument-phase-1
Horizon 2020 European Grants: Should Your Portfolio Companies Apply?Zaz Ventures
In 2014-2015, the European Commission awarded 500M Euros of non-dilutive, non-reimbursable funding to innovative SMEs via its dedicated SME instrument, aiming to fill gaps in funding for innovative companies that are 1-2 years away from commercialising a new product/service or an improved version of an existing product/service.
In 2016-2017, the European Commission will award 740M Euros of grants to innovative SMEs with up to 2.5M Euros for a single applicant. Can your portfolio companies benefit? Do they have what it takes to succeed in this programme?
There are 3 phases and 13 topics under the SME instrument, making it difficult for an organization to navigate this "jungle". This presentation will allow you to:
Learn more about the SME instrument requirements and benefits
Select the right phase and topic to maximize your odds of success
Get the latest statistics including success rates and cut-off scores per topic
Understand key success factors from 40+ funding applications and 15 successful proposals
Learn how to select in your investment portfolio the companies best suited for this programme.
Horizon 2020 - SME Support 2014-2020 - Jean-David Malo - Israel, May 16th 2012ISERD Israel
מצגת בנושא:
SME Measures in Horizon 2020
הועברה ע"י:
Mr. Jean David Malo, Head of Unit Financial Engineering, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission
ביום מידע "מנגנוני הורייזן 2020" לקראת תוכנית המסגרת הבאה למו"פ של האיחוד האירופי שהתקיים במשרדי ISERD 16.5.2012
Horizon 2020 SME Instrument - Deep DiveZaz Ventures
Follow us: @h2020experts
In this webinar, EU Research Funding Experts from Zaz Ventures describe the implementation details of the new SME Instrument in Horizon 2020.
Overview of Funding Schemes
SME Instrument Overview
SME Instrument Conditions
SME Instrument Topics
Fast Track to Innovation Instrument
SME Instrument Evaluation
SME Instrument Tips
Nina Mazgan, evaluator for SME Instrument, at Technology Park Ljubljana, presented the SME Instrument with emphasis on the successful project proposal writing.
How to write a winning H2020 Proposal SME Instrument Phase 1 - UpdatedH2020 Manuals
We have updated your step by step tools to win the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Phase 1 grant. Some quick quesstions were added so you can simplify the beginning of your proposal preparation. Extensive instructions, examples and Insider tips and tricks included. Find out more at http://www.h2020manuals.eu/ or http://store.h2020manuals.eu/.
You can find our previous slideshare at: https://www.slideshare.net/H2020Manuals/how-to-write-a-winning-h2020-proposal-sme-instrument-phase-1
Horizon 2020 European Grants: Should Your Portfolio Companies Apply?Zaz Ventures
In 2014-2015, the European Commission awarded 500M Euros of non-dilutive, non-reimbursable funding to innovative SMEs via its dedicated SME instrument, aiming to fill gaps in funding for innovative companies that are 1-2 years away from commercialising a new product/service or an improved version of an existing product/service.
In 2016-2017, the European Commission will award 740M Euros of grants to innovative SMEs with up to 2.5M Euros for a single applicant. Can your portfolio companies benefit? Do they have what it takes to succeed in this programme?
There are 3 phases and 13 topics under the SME instrument, making it difficult for an organization to navigate this "jungle". This presentation will allow you to:
Learn more about the SME instrument requirements and benefits
Select the right phase and topic to maximize your odds of success
Get the latest statistics including success rates and cut-off scores per topic
Understand key success factors from 40+ funding applications and 15 successful proposals
Learn how to select in your investment portfolio the companies best suited for this programme.
Horizon 2020 - SME Support 2014-2020 - Jean-David Malo - Israel, May 16th 2012ISERD Israel
מצגת בנושא:
SME Measures in Horizon 2020
הועברה ע"י:
Mr. Jean David Malo, Head of Unit Financial Engineering, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission
ביום מידע "מנגנוני הורייזן 2020" לקראת תוכנית המסגרת הבאה למו"פ של האיחוד האירופי שהתקיים במשרדי ISERD 16.5.2012
EU Startup Services Capital Week AMS presentation 25-9c*funds
Presentation on EU funding opportunities given by EU Startup Services in collaboration with c*funds and B Amsterdam during the Capital Week Amsterdam 2017 on 25-9-2017.
Presentation on EU funding opportunities given by c*funds in collaboration with EU Startup Services and B Amsterdam during the Capital Week Amsterdam 2017 on 25-9-2017.
Bouquet: SIERA Workshop on The Pillars of Horizon2020Mustafa Jarrar
Prof Paolo Bouquet
University of Trento Italy.
Workshop on Proposal Writing and International Fundraising
Sina Institute at Birzeit University
April 2, 2014.
the European Innovation Council in Horizon2020Emile Dupont
a short presentation of the European innovation council in the last three years of the Horizon 2020 European framework programme for research and innovation funding.
Elena Lugato, Directora Ejecutiva de la European Academy for Education and Social Research y miembro del Consejo de Administración de la European Project Association.
How to write a winning H2020 Proposal SME Instrument Phase 2 - UpdatedH2020 Manuals
We have updated your step by step tools to win the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Phase 2 grant. Some quick quesstions were added so you can simplify the beginning of your proposal preparation.Find out more at http://www.h2020manuals.eu/ or http://store.h2020manuals.eu/.
You can find our previous slideshare at: https://www.slideshare.net/H2020Manuals/how-to-write-a-winning-h2020-proposal-sme-instrument-phase-2-57179980
SME Funding in Horizon 2020 - Are You Ready?Zaz Ventures
Follow us: @h2020experts
Horizon 2020 Overview: upcoming EC calls, differences with FP7, EUREKA, Eurostars, COSME, new SME Instrument, Fast Track to Innovation
Funding: targeting the right calls, finding the instruments that match your TRL (technology readiness level)
Consortium: building a balanced consortium, find and qualify partners
Application: evaluation criteria, writing tips, common mistakes, ESR (evaluation summary report)
Next Steps: select and apply for proper support to develop your proposal
Až 2,5 milionů eur pro váš byznys. Právě to můžete získat díky evropskému dotačnímu programu SME Instrument. Do této chvíle s žádostí uspělo pouze 5 českých firem, 2 z nich díky JICu. Zjistěte, jak zvýšit své šance, poučte se z úspěšných žádostí a zeptejte se na vše, co vás o SME Instrument zajímá.
Až 2,5 milionů eur pro váš byznys. Právě to můžete získat díky evropskému dotačnímu programu SME Instrument. Do této chvíle s žádostí uspělo pouze 5 českých firem, 2 z nich díky JICu. Zjistěte, jak zvýšit své šance, poučte se z úspěšných žádostí a zeptejte se na vše, co vás o SME Instrument zajímá.
Až 2,5 milionů eur pro váš byznys. Právě to můžete získat díky evropskému dotačnímu programu SME Instrument. Do této chvíle s žádostí uspělo pouze 5 českých firem, 2 z nich díky JICu. Zjistěte, jak zvýšit své šance, poučte se z úspěšných žádostí a zeptejte se na vše, co vás o SME Instrument zajímá.
The SME Instrument supports ingenious and innovative small businesses with non-dilutive funding and business acceleration services. The 2018 edition of Impact Report Highlights reveals the ins and outs of the programme and presents you its best successes.
EU Startup Services Capital Week AMS presentation 25-9c*funds
Presentation on EU funding opportunities given by EU Startup Services in collaboration with c*funds and B Amsterdam during the Capital Week Amsterdam 2017 on 25-9-2017.
Presentation on EU funding opportunities given by c*funds in collaboration with EU Startup Services and B Amsterdam during the Capital Week Amsterdam 2017 on 25-9-2017.
Bouquet: SIERA Workshop on The Pillars of Horizon2020Mustafa Jarrar
Prof Paolo Bouquet
University of Trento Italy.
Workshop on Proposal Writing and International Fundraising
Sina Institute at Birzeit University
April 2, 2014.
the European Innovation Council in Horizon2020Emile Dupont
a short presentation of the European innovation council in the last three years of the Horizon 2020 European framework programme for research and innovation funding.
Elena Lugato, Directora Ejecutiva de la European Academy for Education and Social Research y miembro del Consejo de Administración de la European Project Association.
How to write a winning H2020 Proposal SME Instrument Phase 2 - UpdatedH2020 Manuals
We have updated your step by step tools to win the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Phase 2 grant. Some quick quesstions were added so you can simplify the beginning of your proposal preparation.Find out more at http://www.h2020manuals.eu/ or http://store.h2020manuals.eu/.
You can find our previous slideshare at: https://www.slideshare.net/H2020Manuals/how-to-write-a-winning-h2020-proposal-sme-instrument-phase-2-57179980
SME Funding in Horizon 2020 - Are You Ready?Zaz Ventures
Follow us: @h2020experts
Horizon 2020 Overview: upcoming EC calls, differences with FP7, EUREKA, Eurostars, COSME, new SME Instrument, Fast Track to Innovation
Funding: targeting the right calls, finding the instruments that match your TRL (technology readiness level)
Consortium: building a balanced consortium, find and qualify partners
Application: evaluation criteria, writing tips, common mistakes, ESR (evaluation summary report)
Next Steps: select and apply for proper support to develop your proposal
Až 2,5 milionů eur pro váš byznys. Právě to můžete získat díky evropskému dotačnímu programu SME Instrument. Do této chvíle s žádostí uspělo pouze 5 českých firem, 2 z nich díky JICu. Zjistěte, jak zvýšit své šance, poučte se z úspěšných žádostí a zeptejte se na vše, co vás o SME Instrument zajímá.
Až 2,5 milionů eur pro váš byznys. Právě to můžete získat díky evropskému dotačnímu programu SME Instrument. Do této chvíle s žádostí uspělo pouze 5 českých firem, 2 z nich díky JICu. Zjistěte, jak zvýšit své šance, poučte se z úspěšných žádostí a zeptejte se na vše, co vás o SME Instrument zajímá.
Až 2,5 milionů eur pro váš byznys. Právě to můžete získat díky evropskému dotačnímu programu SME Instrument. Do této chvíle s žádostí uspělo pouze 5 českých firem, 2 z nich díky JICu. Zjistěte, jak zvýšit své šance, poučte se z úspěšných žádostí a zeptejte se na vše, co vás o SME Instrument zajímá.
The SME Instrument supports ingenious and innovative small businesses with non-dilutive funding and business acceleration services. The 2018 edition of Impact Report Highlights reveals the ins and outs of the programme and presents you its best successes.
Although decision making has become increasingly decentralised, selecting the right location for a European headquarters is a critical step on the journey to becoming a global business.
Even if you are currently working with a distributed team and have no plans to invest in a physical office right away, you still need to think about where your customers are, where the talent you need is concentrated, and where you can best access markets and opportunities for long term growth.
EU funding for startups and SMEs - How to write a proposal that doesn't suck?ICKE Consult
EU funding for startups and SMEs - How to write a proposal that doesn't suck?
Workshop by ICKE Consult, Berlin (DE)
- Louna Sbou & Nina Martin
- Contact and Info: www.icke-consult.eu
Though Science is an inseparable part of most of todays Products, the way that Science actually gets into Products is only poorly understood. So if you plan to be a Researcher, or a Business person, then this should interest you. If your breakthrough science isn't recognised then the investment in you and your time was wasted. And if your business isn't benefiting from the large amount of money being invested to improve your business then that is a waste of opportunity. So this talk will bring a new perspective to the nature of Business; and what and when it needs an injection of new Science or Technology. And it will show the mutual benefits of partnering.
A thorough review of what makes a great ecosystem for entrepreneurs. It's not enough to have a great idea or a great team, as an entrepreneur you need a supporting environment that will help you succeed. In this presentation you can find the main ingredients that create a good ecosystem for startups along with a review of main European startup ecosystems.
New Tax Regime User Guide Flexi Plan Revised (1).pptx
SME Instrument - An Evaluator View
1. SME Instrument-
Evaluator View
Barcelona Activa, May 2016
Pablo Hernández
CEO & Co-founder
pablo.hernandez@techideas.es
Miguel Vidal
CTO & Co-founder
miguel.vidal@techideas.es
8. The European Paradox
“One important explanation is that technologies and services (developed by small and highly innovative
European firms) often can only grow by attracting US investments. It is flattering that the US investors
recognize the quality and attractiveness of our research, but it is a signal that Europeans are failing to risk
money in getting gains from our brains. This is really a tragic loss of assets: not only do we fail to exploit
our potential, but we pump our knowledge capital offshore often accompanied by the innovators, our
most innovative and entrepreneurial assets of all.”
Viviane Reding Speech at Biennial Conference 2008, Athens, 8 September 2008.
Why so few European
SMEs grow to become
global corporations?
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9. EC Objective
· Gold Nugget SME
· Strong Growth Potential
· Global Ambition
· Breakthrough Innovation
“We intent to find the gold nuggets of SMEs among a lot of sand and – hoping that it is gold we will and fund
– we will support it with various services in order for the company to have improved chances to grow and
prosper”
Bernd Reichert, Head of Unit of the Execute Agency for SME
· High Technology
Readiness Level (TRL 6)
10. Experts Role
Find the Golden Nuggets in
the sand
Assess the Market
Opportunity / Commercial
Viability
Assess the Technology
Readiness Level
Assess the Company Team
capabilities
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11. SMEs Role
Death Valley Ultra Marathon
“In the process, the runners cross two passes, the first
one, Towne Pass is at 4960 some odd feet, and then
after going down to 1550 feet – the next one, maybe
named Darwin Pass, is at about 5300 feet”
Steve Stern - July 16, 2012
12. The SME
Instrument is
special.
It is aimed at reducing the risk and
bridging the funding gap = ”valley of
death” between research grants and
private investments, in order to
strengthen European competitiveness
14. Why apply?
SME can apply individually
Exclusive for SME
Application form for Phase 1 is
only 10 pages
Result of Phase 1 is feasibility
study and business plan. EC pay
50.000
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Application form for Phase 2 is
only 30 pages. EC pay 70% of the
budget (0,5 MM € – 2,5 MM €)
Result of Phase 2 is your solution
reaching TRL 9, ready to be
commercialized.
Open Call with 4 cut-off dates per
year
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18. How-To apply?
The Problem: a simple explanation of life
before your product. Why there is a
problem?
The Solution: a simple explanation of life
after your product. How you solved the
problem?
Market Watch: a description of target
market and target users, including
market size and growth. Which customer
are willing to pay for your product?
Competition: 2 qualitative reasons a
customer would choose you. Why you
are different?
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Go-To-Market: a simple representation
of your go to market strategy. How you'll
grow?
Business Model: How you'll make
money?
Financials: How big the business can be
and how does it grow?
Team: 3-4 key execs with only relevant
experience. Who is on the team? (CEO,
CMO, CTO, ...)
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19. The Problem
#2 Climate Change
(20% of EU)
#1 Poverty, Hunger and Lack
of Drinking Water (28% of EU)
#3 The Economic
(16% of EU)
20. The Solution
Ecocapsule - New way of
sustainable living
Every once in a while, comes a product
that challenges our limitations and opens
up our imagination
Ecocapsule - New way of sustainable living
22. Technology Readiness Level
Douglas Engelbart invented his first computer mouse prototype in the 1960’s with the assistance of his lead
engineer Bill English at the Stanford Research Institute (now SRI International.)
Engelbart never received any royalties for it, as his employer SRI held the patent, which ran out before it became
widely used in personal computers.
26. Common mistakes
IDEA is unclear and not
convincing
Low awareness and
understanding of market trends,
market needs, current
competitive and state-of-the-art
solutions
Solutions are described mostly
from technological aspect and
neglecting business opportunities
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Focus is mostly given to
technological aspects rather than
business perspective
Poor description of company
capacities and competencies to
successfully conduct the project
Proposed solution has not
reached TRL6 or more
Go to market strategy is not
clearly presented
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27. Thank you
Pablo Hernández
CEO & Co-founder
pablo.hernandez@techideas.es
Miguel Vidal
CTO & Co-founder
miguel.vidal@techideas.es