Supporting SMEs efforts for the development - deployment and market replication of innovative solutions for blue growth
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Specific challenge:The potential of Europe’s Oceans, seas and coasts is significant for job and growth creation if the appropriate investments in research and innovation are made. SMEs contribution to the development of the 'Blue Growth Strategy' (COM (2012) 494) can be significant in particular in the fields of marine biotechnology (related applications, key tools and technologies) as well as aquaculture related marine technologies and services.
However, SMEs lack access to finance to develop their activities and the economic and financial crisis has made access to finance even more difficult. This is particularly true in the previously mentioned maritime sectors, where access to finance for SMEs is considered as one of the most important barriers for the development of innovative maritime economic activities[1].
Scope: Scope: The SME instrument consists of three separate phases and a coaching and mentoring service for beneficiaries. Participants can apply to phase 1 with a view to applying to phase 2 at a later date, or directly to phase 2.
In phase 1, a feasibility study shall be developed verifying the technological/practical as well as economic viability of an innovation idea/concept with considerable novelty to the industry sector in which it is presented (new products, processes, design, services and technologies or new market applications of existing technologies). The activities could, for example, comprise risk assessment, market study, user involvement, Intellectual Property (IP) management, innovation strategy development, partner search, feasibility of concept and the like to establish a solid high-potential innovation project aligned to the enterprise strategy and with a European dimension. Bottlenecks in the ability to increase profitability of the enterprise through innovation shall be detected and analysed during phase 1 and addressed during phase 2 to increase the return in investment in innovation activities. The proposal should contain an initial business plan based on the proposed idea/concept.
The proposal should give the specifications of the elaborated business plan, which is to be the outcome of the project and the criteria for success.
Funding will be provided in the form of a lump sum of EUR 50,000. Projects should last around 6 months.
In phase 2, innovation projects will be supported that address the specific challenge of Blue Growth and that demonstrate high potential in terms of company competitiveness and growth underpinned by a strategic business plan. Activities should focus on innovation activities such as demonstration, testing, prototyping, piloting, scaling-up, miniaturisation, design, market replication and the like aiming to bring an innovation idea (product, process, service etc.) to industrial readiness and maturity for market introduction, but may also include some research. For technological innovation a Technology Readiness Levels of 6 or above (or similar for non-technological innovations) are envisaged; please see part G of the General Annexes.
Proposals shall be based on an elaborated business plan either developed through phase 1 or another means. Particular attention must be paid to IP protection and ownership; applicants will have to present convincing measures to ensure the possibility of commercial exploitation ('freedom to operate').
Proposals shall contain a specification for the outcome of the project, including a first commercialisation plan, and criteria for success.
The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 0.5 and 2.5 million would allow phase 2 to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts. Projects should last between 12 and 24 months.
In addition, in phase 3, SMEs can benefit from indirect support measures and services as well as access to the financial facilities supported under Access to Risk Finance of this work programme.
Successful beneficiaries will be offered coaching and mentoring support during phase 1 and phase 2. This service will be accessible via the Enterprise Europe Network and delivered by a dedicated coach through consultation and signposting to the beneficiaries. The coaches will be recruited from a central database managed by the Commission and have all fulfilled stringent criteria with regards to business experience and competencies. Throughout the three phases of the instrument, the Network will complement the coaching support by providing access to its innovation and internationalisation service offering. This could include, for example, depending on the need of the SME, support in identifying growth potential, developing a growth plan and maximising it through internationalisation; strengthening the leadership and management skills of individuals in the senior management team and developing in-house coaching capacity; developing a marketing strategy or raising external finance.
Expected impact:
Enhancing profitability and growth performance of SMEs by combining and transferring new and existing knowledge into innovative, disruptive and competitive solutions seizing European and global business opportunities.
Market uptake and distribution of innovations tackling the specific challenge of Blue Growth in a sustainable way.
Increase of private investment in innovation, notably leverage of private co-investor and/or follow-up investments.
The expected impact should be clearly described in qualitative and quantitative terms (e.g. on turnover, employment, market seize, IP management, sales, return on investment and profit).
Type of action: SME Instrument (70%)
[1] Blue Growth Study - Scenarios and drivers for Sustainable Growth from the Oceans, Seas and Coasts – Ecorys, 2012
Cross-cutting Priorities:News flashes
Corrigendum relative to the budget available in the fourth cut-off (25-11-2015) of H2020-SMEINST-2-2015 (Phase II).
The Flash Report has been amended and now reads: Available budget: EUR 48.617.590
List of beneficiaries - SME Instrument Phase II (February 2016)
Interactive map of beneficiaries
Please note that the Flash Report about the results of the fourth cut-off (25-11-2015) of H2020-SMEINST-2-2015 (Phase II) is available in the 'Additional documents' section.
List of beneficiaries - SME Instrument Phase I (January 2016)
Interactive map of beneficiaries
Please note that the Flash Report about the results of the fourth cut-off (25-11-2015) of H2020-SMEINST-1-2015 (Phase I) is available in the 'Additional documents' section.
List of beneficiaries - SME Instrument Phase I (January 2016)
Interactive map of beneficiaries
Please note that the Flash Report about the results of the fourth cut-off (25-11-2015) of H2020-SMEINST-1-2015 (Phase I) is available in the 'Additional documents' section.
The number of received proposals in the November cut-off (H2020-SMEINST-1-2015_25_11_2015) totals 2,056. This figure breaks down as follows:
Topic TotalBG-12-2015-1 35BIOTEC-5b-2015-1 40DRS-17-2015-1 39ICT-37-2015-1 543INSO-10-2015-1 234INSO-9-2015-1 11IT-1-2015-1 158NMP-25-2015-1 196PHC-12-2015-1 218SC5-20-2015-1 211SFS-08-2015-1 121SIE-01-2015-1 202Space-SME-2015-1 48Grand Total 2056The number of received proposals in the November cut-off (H2020-SMEINST-2-2015_25_11_2015) totals 1,090. This figure breaks down as follows:
Evaluation TotalBG-12-2015 16BIOTEC-5b-201521DRS-17-2015 35ICT-37-2015 239INSO-10-2015 62INSO-9-2015 4IT-1-2015 88NMP-25-2015 90PHC-12-2015 246SC5-20-2015 89SFS-08-2015 62SIE-01-2015 122Space-SME-2015-2 16Grand Total 1090
List of beneficiaries - SME Instrument Phase II (November update)
Interactive map of beneficiaries
Please note, the release on the 18th of November 2015, of the Flash Report about the results of the third cut-off (17-09-2015) of H2020-SMEINST-2-2015 (Phase II).
Information related to the November cut-off (25/11/2015)In 2016, we will adapt the evaluation and cut-offsrhythm. This shall allow us to inform applicants faster, in particular during summer and at the end of the year. At the same time, we will decouple the evaluation of the phases, which shall lead to a shorter time span for signing grants in Phase 2.During the transition period between November 2015 and February 2016, we will not be able to guarantee information to applicants for immediate resubmission.Thank you for your understanding,
We regret to inform that with the award of the grants under the September 2015 cut-off the funds for the topic INSO-9 “Mobile e-government applications” are exhausted. It will not be possible to award any further grants under the November cut-off. It is recommended to abstain from submitting any proposal in November for INSO-9 (both Phases).
Any proposal arriving will be evaluated and the potential result will be communicated to the applying company but no grant award will take place. Submitted and evaluated proposals will not be transferred to later cut-off dates. We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause.
In 2016 and 2017 all ICT related activities will be subsumed under the Open Disruptive Innovation Scheme, which will increase its annual budget from 45 M€ to 60 M€.
List of beneficiaries - SME Instrument Phase I (October update)
Interactive map of beneficiaries
Please note, the release on the 5th of November 2015, of the Flash Report about the results of the third cut-off (17-09-2015) of H2020-SMEINST-1-2015 (Phase I).
Please note that since June 18th, a revised version of form (Technical Annex Section 4-5) for Phase II of the SME Instrument is available in the submission set and should be followed by applicants.
A new table referring to subcontracting tasks is to be found on page 31 of the proposal template (SME Instrument Phase 2- Part A and B forms).
The number of received proposals in theSeptember cut-off (H2020-SMEINST-2-2015_17_09_2015) totals 960. This figure breaks down as follows:
Topic TotalICT-37-2015 260NMP-25-2015 113PHC-12-2015 111SIE-01-2015 103IT-1-2015 93SC5-20-2015 87INSO-10-2015 52SFS-08-2015 46DRS-17-2015 29Space-SME-2015-2 25BG-12-2015 16BIOTEC-5b-2015 16INSO-9-2015 9Grand Total 960
The number of received proposals in theSeptember cut-off (H2020-SMEINST-1-2015_17_09_2015) totals 1873. This figure breaks down as follows:
Topic TotalICT-37-2015-1 442SIE-01-2015-1 207NMP-25-2015-1 203SC5-20-2015-1 193INSO-10-2015-1 177IT-1-2015-1 163PHC-12-2015-1 152SFS-08-2015-1 123Space-SME-2015-1 52DRS-17-2015-1 47INSO-9-2015-1 43BIOTEC-5b-2015-1 41BG-12-2015-1 30Grand Total 1873
Please note, the release on the 18th ofAugust 2015, of the Flash Report about the results of the second cut-off (17-06-2015) of H2020-SMEINST-2-2015.
Please note, the release on the 24th ofJuly 2015, of the Flash Report about the results of thesecond cut-off (17-06-2015) of H2020-SMEINST-1-2015.
The number of proposals received in the June cut-off (H2020-SMEINST-2-2015_17_06_2015) totals 961. This figure breaks down as follows:
Topic TotalBG-12-2015 14BIOTEC-5b-2015 22DRS-17-2015 30ICT-37-2015 293INSO-10-2015 32INSO-9-2015 8IT-1-2015 86NMP-25-2015 95PHC-12-2015 130SC5-20-2015 91SFS-08-2015 42SIE-01-2015103Space-SME-2015-2 15Grand Total 961
The number of received proposals in the June cut-off (H2020-SMEINST-1-2015_17_06_2015)totals 2029. This figurebreaks down as follows:
Topic TotalBG-12-2015-1 15BIOTEC-5b-2015-1 40DRS-17-2015-1 42ICT-37-2015-1 530INSO-10-2015-1 175INSO-9-2015-1 42IT-1-2015-1 178NMP-25-2015-1 234PHC-12-2015-1 178SC5-20-2015-1 216SFS-08-2015-1 127SIE-01-2015-1 206Space-SME-2015-1 46Grand Total 2029
Please note, the release on the2nd ofJune 2015, of the Flash Report about the results of the first cut-off (18-03-2015) of H2020-SMEINST-2-2015.
Please note, the release on the 8th ofMay 2015, of the Flash Report about the results of the first cut-off (18-03-2015) of H2020-SMEINST-1-2015.
The number of proposals received in relation to the first 2015 cut-off of Phase 1,totals 1,569.
The number of proposals received in relation to the first 2015 cut-off of Phase 2, totals 614.
The number of proposals received in relation to thethird cut-off of Phase1 is 2,363.
The number of proposals received in relation to thesecond cut-off of Phase 2 is 629 for an average requested grant value of EUR1,658,318.
Please note, the release on the 5th ofJanuary 15, of the FlashReport about the results of thefirst cut-off (09-10-2014) of H2020-SMEINST-2-2014.
The submission session is now available for: BG-12-2015-1(SME-1), BIOTEC-5b-2015-1(SME-1), DRS-17-2015-1(SME-1), ICT-37-2015-1(SME-1), INSO-10-2015-1(SME-1), INSO-9-2015-1(SME-1), IT-1-2015-1(SME-1), NMP-25-2015-1(SME-1), PHC-12-2015-1(SME-1), SC5-20-2015-1(SME-1), SFS-08-2015-1(SME-1), SIE-01-2015-1(SME-1), Space-SME-2015-1(SME-1)
The submission session is now available for: BG-12-2015(SME-2), BIOTEC-5b-2015(SME-2), DRS-17-2015(SME-2), ICT-37-2015(SME-2), INSO-10-2015(SME-2), INSO-9-2015(SME-2), IT-1-2015(SME-2), NMP-25-2015(SME-2), PHC-12-2015(SME-2), SC5-20-2015(SME-2), SFS-08-2015(SME-2), SIE-01-2015(SME-2), Space-SME-2015-2(SME-2)
Please note, the release on the 8th of December 14, of the Flash Info about the results of the second cut-off (24-09-2014) of H2020-SMEINST-1-2014.
The number of proposals submittedin relation to thesecond cut-off (24-09-2014) of H2020-SMEINST-1-2014 is 1,944.
• List of the first beneficiaries of the SME instrument
• Interactive map of the first beneficiaries
Please note the release of the Flash Info on the 28th of August 14.
The number of proposals submittedin relation to thesecond cut-off (24-09-2014) of H2020-SMEINST-1-2014 is 1,944.
• List of the first beneficiaries of the SME instrument
• Interactive map of the first beneficiaries
Please note the release of the Flash Info on the 28th of August 14.
The number of proposals received in relation to the first cut-off of Phase 2 is 580.
The number of proposals submittedin relation to thesecond cut-off (24-09-2014) of H2020-SMEINST-1-2014 is 1,944.
• List of the first beneficiaries of the SME instrument
• Interactive map of the first beneficiaries
Please note the release of the Flash Info on the 28th of August 2014.
Please note the release of the Flash Info on the 28th ofAugust 2014.
Please note the release of the Flash Info on the 28th ofAugust 2014.
Names and map of the first SME beneficiaries under Phase I of the SME Instrument now available:
Please note the release of the Flash Info on the 28th ofAugust 2014.
The submission session is now available for: BG-12-2014-1(SME-1), BIOTEC-5a-2014-1(SME-1), DRS-17-2014-1(SME-1), ICT-37-2014-1(SME-1), IT-1-2014-1(SME-1), NMP-25-2014-1(SME-1), PHC-12-2014-1(SME-1), SC5-20-2014-1(SME-1), SFS-08-2014-1(SME-1), SIE-01-2014-1(SME-1), Space-SME-2014-1(SME-1)
The submission session is now available for: BG-12-2014(SME-2), BIOTEC-5a-2014(SME-2), DRS-17-2014(SME-2), ICT-37-2014(SME-2), IT-1-2014(SME-2), NMP-25-2014(SME-2), PHC-12-2014(SME-2), SC5-20-2014(SME-2), SFS-08-2014(SME-2), SIE-01-2014(SME-2), Space-SME-2014-2(SME-2)
Opening date: 2014-03-03 (12 years ago)
Closing date: 2014-06-18 (12 years ago)
Procedure: multiple cut-off
Budget: 25,102,000
Expected grants: not specified
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H2020-SMEInst-2014-2015
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There are 47 other topics in this call:
- BG-12-2014
- BG-12-2015
- BG-12-2015-1
- BIOTEC-5a-2014
- BIOTEC-5a-2014-1
- BIOTEC-5b-2015
- BIOTEC-5b-2015-1
- DRS-17-2014
- DRS-17-2014-1
- DRS-17-2015
- DRS-17-2015-1
- ICT-37-2014
- ICT-37-2014-1
- ICT-37-2015
- ICT-37-2015-1
- INSO-10-2015
- INSO-10-2015-1
- INSO-9-2015
- INSO-9-2015-1
- IT-1-2014
- IT-1-2014-1
- IT-1-2015
- IT-1-2015-1
- NMP-25-2014
- NMP-25-2014-1
- NMP-25-2015
- NMP-25-2015-1
- PHC-12-2014
- PHC-12-2014-1
- PHC-12-2015
- PHC-12-2015-1
- SC5-20-2014
- SC5-20-2014-1
- SC5-20-2015
- SC5-20-2015-1
- SFS-08-2014
- SFS-08-2014-1
- SFS-08-2015
- SFS-08-2015-1
- SIE-01-2014
- SIE-01-2014-1
- SIE-01-2015
- SIE-01-2015-1
- Space-SME-2014-1
- Space-SME-2014-2
- Space-SME-2015-1
- Space-SME-2015-2
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