SME Instrument proposal writing and templates
About SME Instrument
SME Instrument is a Horizon 2020 funding program that targets innovative SMEs with a potential to develop, grow and have an international impact. The total budget is about €3 billion over the period 2014-2020. The focus is on close-to-market activities (TRL level 6), with the aim to give a strong boost to breakthrough innovation…more
Mistakes to avoid when writing a Horizon 2020 proposal
1. Not enough customer validation. Proposals often fail to demonstrate that the benefit of the product or solution to be developed are actually requested and appreciated by customers. For example, the proposals don’t include…more
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How to write a proposal that will receive funding
Top 10 tips to ensure that you submit an excellent proposal and improve you chances of receiving SME Instrument funding: 1. Assess if your project is mature enough and addresses the challenges described in the Horizon 2020 instrument description…more
Evaluation Criteria for SME Instrument Applications
The SME Instrument proposals are evaluated by 4 external experts. The experts give scores on a scale of 0-5…more
Looking to write a winning SME Instrument proposal? Discover our Guides and Templates, used by start-ups and mature companies to improve chances of success.
Free SME Instrument Application Guide
- Learn the secrets of writing a successful SME Instrument proposal
- Evaluation criteria
- Top 5 tips to improve your proposal writing style
- Mistakes to avoid when writing an SME Instrument application
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