Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Support Training
Kocaeli University Technopark Inc. will be organizing a training program titled "Horizon 2020 SME Tool" on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Participation is free, and those wishing to attend should notify their attendance by sending an email to tto@kocaeli.edu.tr.
Announcement: https://twitter.com/KOUTeknopark/status/1178952868902125569
History of Education
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Training hours
10.00 – 16.30
The place of education
Kocaeli University Technopark Meeting Room, Başiskele
(For transportation:) http://www.kouteknopark.com/iletisim/)
Topics to be covered in the training
- What is the project?
- Basic Project Steps in Innovation Projects
- What are the characteristics of a good project, and what are the reasons for project failure?
- Innovation and Requirements
- Horizon 2020 and the SME Tool:
- What is the SME Tool, and can I apply?
- What are the evaluation stages for the SME Instrument?
- What should be considered when preparing a project for the SME Tool?
- Examples of success stories.
- How should the application form be prepared and how is the budget determined?
- Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and Innovation Management Capacity Building Programme
Instructor
Alican Oflaz, International Trainer
About the Horizon 2020 Programme and the SME Instrument Sub-Programme:
- EU SME definition: Businesses with fewer than 250 employees and an annual turnover of less than €50 million or an annual balance sheet total of less than €43 million (for all details including whether they are affiliated/partner companies, etc.) http://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/business-friendly-environment/sme-definition_en)
- Horizon 2020 Programme: Horizon 2020 is a support program developed under the Innovation Union, one of the seven flagship initiatives of the Europe 2020 strategy, to ensure development based on research and innovation across Europe. The program's three main priorities are Excellence in Science, Industrial Leadership, and Societal Challenges. It will be implemented during the EU's 2014-2020 financial period and has a total budget of €80 billion. While it is a continuation of the European Union's 7th Framework Programme, it also introduces some innovations in terms of simplifying implementation processes and scope. The organization coordinating Horizon 2020 in Turkey is TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey).
- Horizon 2020 Programme SME Instrument Sub-Programme: The European Union (EU) Horizon 2020 SME Instrument is a phased support program developed by the EU primarily focused on the creation, development, and commercialization of innovative ideas. The SME Instrument aims to support SMEs in developing their innovation potential, enabling the rapid and effective market launch of new ideas, and in the long term, increasing Europe's industrial competitiveness, economic growth, and job creation. The SME Instrument is a three-stage support program. The first stage is "Concept and Feasibility Assessment Support." This support, up to €50,000 per company, covers the financing of technological and economic feasibility analyses, market research, strategy, and risk assessments for testing innovative ideas. A 10-page business plan must be submitted with the application. SMEs are expected to prepare their business plans and apply for the first stage support at the end of the training program. Companies that advance to the second stage can receive support from the EU ranging from €500,000 to €2.5 million. These companies also receive free coaching services from TÜBİTAK (the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey). In the third stage, businesses are provided with opportunities such as startup acceleration, training support, coaching, and access to venture capital networks.
- Support and awards provided by TÜBİTAK to encourage participation in the Horizon 2020 Program: https://h2020.org.tr/tr/destek-ve-oduller
For registration confirmations and any questions:
Alican Oflaz
Kocaeli University Technology Transfer Office (KOÜ TTO)
Tel: (262) 341 22 66
Email: tto@kocaeli.edu.tr
