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How to develop a proposal?

Evaluation criteria overview Excellence: Credibility of the approach, soundness of concept, clarity and pertinence of the objectives, extent of ambition, innovation potential Impact: As explained in Work Programme, exploitation communication and dissemination plan Quality & Efficiency of Implementation: Coherence, effectiveness, complementarity in the consortium, risk and innovation management, appropriateness of management structures and procedures Excellence […]

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How to get prepared for a proposal?

EXPECTATION Proposals to SME Instrument are expected to: Demonstrate an understanding of the technology and market environment, to select and justify the project objectives Present a credible and viable methodology to achieve the project objectives Deliver innovations with impact Demonstrate the ability and capability to deliver, including work Plan, governance, policies, systems, structures, operational processes […]

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What is the SME Instrument?

H2020’S SME INSTRUMENT– Objectives and approach The SME Instrument is an impact oriented approach that must be addressed in all sections at all stages of the project development. PURPOSES : Delivering strategic technologies that can drive competitiveness and growth. Looking for Europe’s next innovation leaders. H2020’S SME INSTRUMENT– FUNDING SCHEME The SME Instrument is an […]

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What should I remember about SME Instrument?

SME INSTRUMENT’S KEY WORDS IP and IPR IP is the product of the mind or research, it is a result, a valuable asset that can be traded. IP is a key asset of a project which brings outputs. IPR is about commercial usage of an IP. They were designed to encourage innovators with financial incentive […]

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