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Horizon 2020 SME Engagement Scheme

Horizon 2020 SME Engagement Scheme. Gary Bannon Policy/Analysis Officer, Research and Innovation Scottish Funding Council. Framework 7. Scottish HE sector very strong: €63 6 M of funding to Scotland in FP7 income 2007-13 €538M of which to Scottish universities and research organisations.

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Horizon 2020 SME Engagement Scheme

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  1. Horizon 2020 SME Engagement Scheme Gary Bannon Policy/Analysis Officer, Research and Innovation Scottish Funding Council

  2. Framework 7 • Scottish HE sector very strong: • €636M of funding to Scotland in FP7 income 2007-13 • €538M of which to Scottish universities and research organisations. • Scotland’s SMEs were active in FP7 but received a relatively low financial return. • Fraction of the total for private sector

  3. What are we trying to achieve ? • Increased engagement in H2020 by SMEs and Scottish Universities working together. • A stronger role for Scottish SMEs in university and business consortia in H2020 projects across Europe. • Sustainable Economic Growth.

  4. What is the H2020 SME Engagement Scheme ? • £1K-£5K vouchers to allow support for SME engagement in early stages of: • Engagement with EU officials and structures • Consortia building • Proposal writing

  5. How does it work ? • Through Interface, similar to Innovation Vouchers • Rapid turnaround • Simple application and reporting • Established network of support and advice

  6. How does it work ? • Yes to; • SME – university engagement • Travel for SME team – consortia building • SME engagement with EU officials, partners • Reasonable support for proposal writing • No to: • Consultancy fees • Academic-only applications

  7. How do I apply ? • www.interface-online.org.uk/horizon2020 • Interface 0131 651 4791 • Applications opened 7th October 2013

  8. Bigger picture ? • Partners in discussion over opportunities for follow-on support for businesses as H2020 applications are successful. • This is part of a package of support for Scotland’s participation in H2020.

  9. gbannon@sfc.ac.uk

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