SMEs and startups both in the early stage of development (Phase 1) and more mature ones (Phase 2), working in the field of green economy, smart cities, social inclusivity and others,  are invited to apply to HORIZON 2020 SME INSTRUMENT’s call, with the possibility to receive up to 2.5 million in funding, business coaching and business acceleration services.

As a part of the Horizon 2020 program, the SME Instrument will invest almost 3 billion euros in 7500 projects by 2020 in highly innovative SMEs. The programme provides funding and business support services to the companies in all stages of development:

1. From idea to concept (phase I);
2. Business plan execution and demonstration (phase II);
3. Commercialisation (phase III).

Deadline for Phase 1: 07 November 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels time)

Deadline for Phase 2: 18 October 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels Time)   Passed

For a brief overview of the SME Instrument, click here.

The SME Instrument Impact report: Highlights and Full report

This is an excellent opportunity for EBN members’ clients!