As the first calls are launched, Science|Business examines the Horizon 2020 draft programmes. Here’s the agenda for Innovation in SMEs.
Speaking at the launch of the first tranche of Horizon 2020 calls on December 11, EU Commissioner for Research and Innovation, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, said there is good news for businesses big and small, but the biggest boost is for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which will benefit from simplification, a shorter time to grant, improved access to risk finance, as well as a new dedicated instrument, which kicks off with €500 million in the first two years.
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