What awaits you in between programmes?
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Tweet When it comes to funding innovation, the European Commission (EC) believes in continuous seeking for improvement. Programmes are always…
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5 reasons to apply for SME Instrument funding
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Tweet As part of the Horizon 2020 program, the SME Instrument finances highly innovative projects by small and medium-sized enterprises…
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5 tips to increase your chances of SME Instrument funding (H2020)
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Tweet A disruptive innovation, proper technology readiness level and well-prepared application – these are the factors that in theory should…
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Can my company get an SME Instrument grant?
Tweet If your company is an innovative small or medium enterprise, then the simple answer is yes. But the European…
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SME Instrument Case Study: ICEYE
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Tweet About the Company ICEYE is a Finnish company specialised in microsatellites. It was founded in 2014 as a spin-off…
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SME Instrument Phase 1 May 2018 Results: More Submissions, Less Funding and Spain (again)
Tweet The results are in for the May 2018 SME Instrument Phase 1 (Horizon 2020) call and as always, they…
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Are you (mentally) prepared to pitch in Brussels?
Tweet [ominous music] Brussels. The million euro pitch. You. . . . Sweating already? You should be! Phase 2 SME…
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SME Instrument: Phase 2 Results (January 2018)
Tweet What a difference an interview makes! We knew the new SMEI interview phase was going to have an impact…
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SME Instrument: Recent Cut-off Stats Phase 2 (January 2018)
Tweet 2018 is a year of changes in the SME Instrument. One is the way the EC presents cut-off data.…
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Even more support in Phase 3 of the SME Instrument
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Tweet Support from the SME Instrument doesn’t only mean financial aid (even though it’s an important part). Beneficiaries can accelerate…
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Recent Cut-off Stats Phase 2 (October 2017)
Tweet The European Commission was kind enough to provide a treat for SME Instrument data enthusiasts: statistics for the latest…
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SME Instrument Proposal Tips: Should You Mention Competition?
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Tweet Short answer: YES Some companies tend to conceal information about the competition to appear more innovative. Others are so…
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EU Project Manager Wanted! (Kraków office)
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Tweet Hello! And now we are looking for an experienced EU Project Management to work in our office in Kraków.…
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Half of the Polish SMEs with Most Horizon 2020 Funding…
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Tweet … are our clients! 🙂 This week started with some very good news. The Polish National Contact Point published…
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What Kind of Support Can You Get from the NCPs?
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Tweet NCP stands for the National Contact Point. It will help you with the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument whether you…
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Recent Cut-off Stats Phase 1 (May 2017)
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Tweet We have a small treat for enthusiasts of H2020 SME Instrument statistics: data from the latest Phase 1 cut-off…
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Junior Communication Specialist Wanted!
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Tweet Hello! We are looking for a talented Junior Communication Specialist to work in our office in Kraków. Who…
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What to Remember When Hiring an SME Instrument Expert?
Tweet Always ask for credentials from earlier work within the SME Instrument Even if someone has written successful applications in…
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Horizon 2020 and SME Instrument
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Tweet Recently there has been more and more information on fundings from Brussels, including Horizon 2020 and the SME Instrument.…
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€ 3.2 billion from Horizon 2020
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Tweet € 3.2 billion is the total budget for the SME Instrument (within the framework of Horizon 2020) and one…
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Innovation in SME Instrument
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Tweet The word ‘innovative’ is often understood as ‘new for a given company’. In the case of the SME Instrument…
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Record Number of Proposals for Phase 2 SMEI in June 2016 #H2020
Tweet The European Commission has published statistics for the June 2016, SME Instrument Phase 2 cut-off. The latest call for…
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