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1 SME Instrument and other funding for SMEs Robin Tones Jane Watkins - Leo Donato

2 Who is Enterprise Europe Network? The Enterprise Europe Network brings together 600 partner organisations in more than 50 countries to help your business innovate, grow and succeed in the European marketplace. The biggest business club in the world

3 We Help you find new markets for your products access funding and finance find the right partners for new research and development gain free business advice and guidance take part in a wide variety of networking events understand how to protect your intellectual assets learn how EU regulation and guidance affects you have your say in Europe

4 Who pays for us? 60% of our funding is from Europe EASME 40% comes from The UK government from Innovate UK the operating name for the Technology Strategy Board We are free to SME s

5 What are we going to do today? Give a brief overview of European funding Introduce available grants from Innovate UK Signpost you towards further support

6 EU Funding: Horizon 2020 Nearly 80 billion of funding available over 7 years (2014 to 2020); Collaborative projects at transnational level (top down approach).

7 H2020 structure

8 H2020 Process European Commission Investment plans Work Programmes Topics Call for proposals Electronic application process

9 SME Instrument Addressed to highly innovative SMEs and projects with a clear commercial ambition and a potential for high growth and internationalisation;

10 Fast Track to Innovation

11 Innovate UK funding: SMART Smart is a grant scheme which offers funding to SMEs to engage in R&D projects in the strategically important areas of science, engineering and technology, from which successful new products, processes and services could emerge and stimulate UK economic growth. Any UK SME undertaking research and development may apply. Applicationsareaccepted on a rolling basis for assessment by independent experts. Three types of grant are available: Proof of market; Proof of concept; Development of prototype.

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13 Innovate UK funding: innovation vouchers Up To 5,000 to pay for an external expert to help your business grow (real challenge): universities and further education colleges; research and technology institutes; technical consultancies and Catapult centres; design advisers; intellectual property advisers. You cannot use an Innovation Voucher for: staff training; equipment; off the shelf software; marketing or branding items; standard business advice.

14 SBRI competitions There are normally two competition rounds per year (Spring and Autumn). Competitions are based around a market need and typically split into two phases. Phase 1 proposals concentrate on proving the scientific, technical and commercial feasibility of the proposed project (up to 100,000 and last for six months) Prototyping is undertaken in phase 2. Projects that successfully complete phase 2 can then be commercialised and offered to government departments and others under a normal procurement process (up to 1 million over a period of 12 months)

15 SME Funding Opportunities under Horizon 2020 (and associated programmes**) Societal Challenges & Industrial Leadership Eurostars ** SME Instrument Fast Track to Innovation Research Driven Projects Innovation Led Projects Near to market R&D Projects Demonstration market replication Demonstration market replication 100% Funding 70% Funding 60% Funding 70% Funding 70% Funding Consortia min 3 partners, 3 countries Consortia min 3 partners, 3 countries 1 additional non UK partner Value Varies Value Varies Up to 360K Single SME (also groups) Phase 1: 50k Phase 2: m 5 from 5 countries, Min. 3 from 3 Maximum 3m Prescriptive & Thematic Calls Prescriptive & Thematic Calls Bottom Up Projects no thematic focus Thematic Calls, but flexible projects Bottom Up Projects no thematic focus

16 SME self-assessment wizard Based on organisational financial data and headcount Shareholders/shareholdings may affect status (non-autonomous) Assessment optional and only required if participating in SME specific actions Can t apply for an SME action if entity not validated as SME in last 2 years The wizard produces an instant result and summary of data The wizard isn t a model of clarity Typical issues: status expired, no economic activity, applicants leave it too late, applicants believe they are SMEs but aren t! SME definition: e/files/sme_definition/sme_user_guide_en.pdf Beneficiary register user manual: ta/support/manual/urf_sme_wizard_guidanc e.pdf

17 Key Features of the SME Instrument Targeted at all types of innovative SMEs showing a strong ambition to grow Only for profit SMEs allowed to apply for funding Competitive, EU dimension only the best ideas pass Market oriented, close to market activities (TRL 6) Embedded in societal challenges and key enabling technologies Evaluators: market perspective Time to grant: 400 days in 2008 > 150 days in 2014

18 Phase 1 Grant support of 50,000 (lump sum) + coaching Project: 6 Months Phase 2 Grant of 0.5m 2.5m 70% funding + coaching Project: Months Phase 3 Risk Finance (Public/Private) Concept & Feasibility Assessment Ideas to Concept Demonstration Market Replication R&D Concept to Market-Maturity Commercialisation Market-Maturity to Market Launch Proof of Concept Prove technical & commercial viability Explore IP regime Design Study Develop pilot application Risk assessment Demonstrate Commercial Potential Prototyping Testing Piloting Miniaturisation Scaling-Up Application Development Go-To-Market EU Quality Label Investment Readiness Training SME window in EU financial facilities (Debt & Equity) Link to Public Procurement Networks Outcome: Elaborated Business Plan Outcome: Commercialisable Output Outcome: Market Success TRL 1 TRL 2 TRL 3 TRL 4 TRL 5 TRL 6 TRL 7 TRL 8 TRL 9

19 Specific Calls SME Instrument 2016/17 SMEInst : Open Disruptive Innovation Scheme; SMEInst : Accelerating the uptake of nanotechnologies advanced materials or advanced manufacturing and processing technologies by SMEs; SMEInst : Dedicated support to biotechnology SMEs closing the gap from lab to market; SMEInst : Engaging SMEs in space research and development; SMEInst : Supporting innovative SMEs in the healthcare biotechnology sector; SMEInst : Accelerating market introduction of ICT solutions for Health, Well-Being and Ageing Well; SMEInst : Stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for sustainable and competitive agriculture, forestry, agri-food and bio-based sectors; SMEInst : Supporting SMEs efforts for the development - deployment and market replication of innovative solutions for blue growth; SMEInst : Stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for a low carbon and efficient energy system; SMEInst : Small business innovation research for Transport and Smart Cities Mobility; SMEInst : Boosting the potential of small businesses in the areas of climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials; SMEInst : New business models for inclusive, innovative and reflective societies; SMEInst : Engaging SMEs in security research and development.

20 Key message Focus on the business plan The evaluation panels are external experts in investment and venture capital. As a result the evaluation process, is very much simulating an investor decision. Money coming through the instrument can be seen as an investment, the Commission does not expect a direct return. The return on investment [is] more jobs, growth, turnover, more tax. Given this, proposals should be structured as a business plan that is investor-ready.

21 Practical Help Self evaluation form h2020-call-ef-sme_en.pdf Submission is via Participant Portal ml SMEI Video hints and tips For Fast Track to Innovation or the SME Instrument contact Jane Watkins

22 Innovation support H2020 Grant winners get Business coaching support through phase 1 and 2 to support their project Prospective Grant winners can get Innovation process support to develop their capacity

23 Contacts Jane Watkins SMEI UK NCP E: NCP- Tel: Robin Tones Innovation Specialist E: Mobile: Leo Donato Innovation Advisor E: Tel:

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