Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Experts Briefing

Part 1 (January 2017 update)

Introduction to the

SME Instrument

Benefits for the applicants

• Rank among the best European SMEs

• Visibility at a European and global level

• Business/management coaching

• Networking opportunities

• Support for follow-up financing

Desired SME profile

• Innovative SMEs with a potential to

develop, grow and have an international

impact

• Established SMEs with high growth

potential

• Clear European dimension

• Single company support possible

• Only for-profit SMEs established in the EU

or associated countries may apply

The 3 Project Phases

Phase 1 - Concept & Feasibility Assessment

– A lump sum of € 50000 in EU

funding and 3 days of coaching

– Feasibility study

– Initial 10 page business proposal to be submitted

– Around 6 months in duration

Phase 2 – Innovation Project

– Develop project through innovation

strategy

– Around 1-2 years in duration

– Between €0.5 million and €2.5 million in EU funding (exceptions apply) and 12 days of coaching

– Draft a more developed, 30 page business plan

– 70% funding rate (exceptions apply)

– TRL 6 or above recommended

Phase 3 – Market launch

(not part of the evaluation but compulsory since June 2016)

– No direct funding

– Extensive support and coaching (3 days for Phase 1 beneficiaries and 12 days for Phase 2)

– Facilitate access to risk finance

– Additional support and networking opportunities (EEN)

Topics for 2016-2017

Topic Acronym Topic title

SMEInst-01 Open Disruptive Innovation Scheme

SMEInst-02 Accelerating the uptake of nanotechnologies advanced materials or advanced manufacturing and processing technologies by SMEs

SMEInst-03 Dedicated support to biotechnology SMEs closing the gap from lab to market

SMEInst-04 Engaging SMEs in space research and development

SMEInst-05 Supporting innovative SMEs in the healthcare biotechnology sector (2017 – Phase 2 only)

SMEInst-06 Accelerating market introduction of ICT solutions for Health, Well-Being and Ageing Well

SMEInst-07 Stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for sustainable and competitive agriculture, forestry, agri-food and bio-based sectors

Topic Acronym Topic title

SMEInst-08 Supporting SMEs efforts for the development - deployment and market replication of innovative solutions for blue growth

SMEInst-09 Stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for a low carbon and efficient energy system

SMEInst-10 Small business innovation research for Transport and Smart Cities Mobility

SMEInst-11 Boosting the potential of small businesses in the areas of climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials

SMEInst-12 New business models for inclusive, innovative and reflective societies

SMEInst-13 Engaging SMEs in security research and development

Topics for 2016-2017

In 2016/2017 the SME Instrument will sponsor SMEs operating within 13 themes.

Different budgets per topic apply!

Health topics

SMEInst-06-2016-2017 - Accelerating market introduction of ICT solutions for Health, Well-Being and Ageing Well (same rules as other topics)

SMEInst-05-2016-2017

a) Supporting innovative SMEs in the healthcare biotechnology sector (No phase 1 applications at all in 2017) b) PHC12-2014-2015 - Clinical research for the validation of biomarkers and/or diagnostic medical devices (only at the first cut-off date in 2017 and for phase 2 applications - phasing out of the topic introduced in the Work Programme 2014-2015)

Specific Rules for SMEInst-05 – TRL indication does not apply – Contribution up to € 5 million – Funding rate at 100% – General model Grant Agreement applies – No evaluation of best value for money of subcontracting

Timeline 2017

Phase 2 Phase 1

18 January 06 April 01 June 18 October

15 February 03 May 06 September 08 November