The European Commission (EC) introduced two new funding instruments in the Horizon 2020 programme, meant to shorten the time-to-market of European innovations and support research-performing SMEs. The new schemes have been widely acclaimed as a much needed change of focus compared to FP7, as they support close-to-market innovation activities (e.g. demonstration, market replication) instead of pure research activities, and therefore are more attractive to SMEs.

We invite you to read in the links below five articles that provide inside information regarding the SME Instrument, elaborated by an H2020 Funding Expert.

Part 1/5: What is the right funding instrument for your business?
Part 2/5: What are your odds of success in 2015 for these instruments?
Part 3/5: How does the evaluation process work?
Part 4/5: Does your country of origin matter?
Part 5/5: Should you (and how to) get external help?

For any other detailed information about SME Instrument or H2020 calls, you can contact one of the Moldova H2020 National Contact Points.