EU programmes expertise

EU Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation

The EU Framework Programmes are funding structures created by the European Union/European Commission to support and foster research in the European Research Area.

From 2014 to 2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation has been Horizon 2020, which counted with a total budget of 72.000 M€ . This program funds research and innovation in different knowledge areas of the EU. The next Programme is Horizon Europe (2021-2027) and plans so far indicate that it will count with a budget of 100.000 M€.

EU Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation

The EU Framework Programmes are funding structures created by the European Union/European Commission to support and foster research in the European Research Area.

From 2014 to 2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation has been Horizon 2020, which counted with a total budget of 72.000 M€ . This program funds research and innovation in different knowledge areas of the EU. The next Programme is Horizon Europe (2021-2027) and plans so far indicate that it will count with a budget of 100.000 M€.

PROGRAMMES & OPPORTUNITIES

Programmes within H2020 and Horizon Europe

In a few words, main characteristics:
  1. Priority: industrial leadership
  2. For-profit SMEs (1 or small consortia), 70% grant.
  3. Carry out an innovative product or service to the market.
  4. IMPORTANT CHANGES: EIC Accelerator=Previous SME Instrument Phase 2.
Research & Innovation Action (RIA)
  • 3 or more participants from 3 different MS or AC
  • Development of a new knowledge or technology.
  • TRL: from 3-4 → to 6.
  • Funding: 100%
Innovation Action (IA)
  • 3 or more participants from 3 different MS or AC.
  • Closer-to-the-market activities.
  • TRL: From 5-6 → to 8
  • Funding: Non-profit (100 %),SME & Large company (70 %)
Coordination and Support Actions (CSA)
  • One participant or more
  • Coordination and networking of research and innovation projects
  • Funding: 100%

Programmes beyond H2020 and Horizon Europe

CBE JU

The Program is similar to the collaborative projects within H2020 and Horizon Europe. Calls published yearly, deadline in September.

  • Three types of actions: CSA, RIA, IAs
  • Follows the same Horizon Europe rules.
  • EXCEPT: the large industry is not eligible for funding in RIAs and CSAs and CBE JU has specific evaluation sub-criteria.

LIFE

EU Programme for the environment. For public and private organisations registered in the EU

European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

Companies with projects related to making fisheries and aquaculture sectors more sustainable, conservation of the marine environment or supporting growth and jobs in coastal communities.

EUROSTARS

Eurostars supports international innovative projects led by research and development- performing small- and medium-sized enterprises: R&D-performing SMEs.

PROGRAMMES & OPPORTUNITIES

Programmes within H2020 and Horizon Europe

Research & Innovation Action (RIA)
  • 3 or more participants from 3 different MS or AC
  • Development of a new knowledge or technology.
  • TRL: from 3-4 → to 6.
  • Funding: 100%
Innovation Action (IA)
  • 3 or more participants from 3 different MS or AC.
  • Closer-to-the-market activities.
  • TRL: From 5-6 → to 8
  • Funding: Non-profit (100 %),SME & Large company (70 %)
Coordination and Support Actions (CSA)
  • One participant or more
  • Coordination and networking of research and innovation projects
  • Funding: 100%

In a few words, main characteristics:
  1. Priority: industrial leadership
  2. For-profit SMEs (1 or small consortia), 70% grant.
  3. Carry out an innovative product or service to the market.
  4. IMPORTANT CHANGES: EIC Accelerator=Previous SME Instrument Phase 2.

Programmes beyond H2020 and Horizon Europe

CBE JU

The Program is similar to the collaborative projects within H2020 and Horizon Europe. Calls published yearly, deadline in September.

  • Three types of actions: CSA, RIA, IAs
  • Follows the same Horizon Europe rules.
  • EXCEPT: the large industry is not eligible for funding in RIAs and CSAs and CBE JU has specific evaluation sub-criteria.

LIFE

EU Programme for the environment. For public and private organisations registered in the EU

European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

Companies with projects related to making fisheries and aquaculture sectors more sustainable, conservation of the marine environment or supporting growth and jobs in coastal communities.

EUROSTARS

Eurostars supports international innovative projects led by research and development- performing small- and medium-sized enterprises: R&D-performing SMEs.

Innovarum’s expertise

  • Extensive experience in H2020 (including SME Instrument), FP7, Life+ and other types of grants from the European Commission.

  • Excellent insight into the European agri-food sector from more than 10 years experience in managing innovative initiatives across the EU and solid background from leading institutions Wageningen University, Aarhus University among others…

  • Active agent in the bioeconomy: on 2019 it carried out for the BBI JU (Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking) a study on the participation of the agricultural sector in the the BBI JU.

  • Innovarum counts with official evaluators of H2020 Proposals who actively engage in several Calls per year: Maya Hernando and Irene Paredes, co-founders of Innovarum.

What we can do for you

We can help you understand the landscape of EU Programmes, Calls, and Grants. We help you identify the best opportunity for your innovative project, accompanying you thorough all the stages of elaboration and implementation of your future innovation.

We can schedule a Skype or Zoom call to discuss your initial situation and see if we are a good fit for your idea.

Innovarum’s expertise

  • Extensive experience in H2020 (including SME Instrument), FP7, Life+ and other types of grants from the European Commission.

  • Excellent insight into the European agri-food sector from more than 10 years experience in managing innovative initiatives across the EU and solid background from leading institutions Wageningen University, Aarhus University among others…

  • Active agent in the bioeconomy: on 2019 it carried out for the BBI JU (Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking) a study on the participation of the agricultural sector in the the BBI JU.

  • Innovarum counts with official evaluators of H2020 Proposals who actively engage in several Calls per year: Maya Hernando and Irene Paredes, co-founders of Innovarum.

What we can do for you

We can help you understand the landscape of EU Programmes, Calls, and Grants. We help you identify the best opportunity for your innovative project, accompanying you thorough all the stages of elaboration and implementation of your future innovation.

We can schedule a Skype or Zoom call to discuss your initial situation and see if we are a good fit for your idea.