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European Innovation Council - SME Instrument
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Monthly focus
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Pitching the Jury - first evaluations under the new EIC pilot
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The SME Instrument evaluations have undergone a radical change under the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot. Since 2018 applicants will pitch their innovations to a Jury of professional investors, entrepreneurs and business experts who will evaluate the solidity of their project. The first Jury met candidates from 12-16 February 2018 with one set target – finding the best innovators in Europe and investing in their future success.
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News
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Fast Track to Innovation - 138 proposals look for funding
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We received 138 proposals for Fast Track to Innovation (FTI) before the latest cut-off date on 21 February 2018. Results will come out at the latest end of May.
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2009 proposals ask for SME Instrument Phase 1 funding
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We received 2009 proposals for SME Instrument Phase 1 before the latest cut-off date on 8 February 2018. This is the first cut-off date for Phase 1 under the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot. Results are expected for April 2018 at the latest.
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Inspiring innovators
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Pulverizadores Fede wins the FIMA 2018 Award and signs deal with John Deere
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25% less pesticides released in the environment and 38.5% of fuel savings - with it's new crop sprayer, Pulverizadores Fede is contributing to a greener agriculture in Europe. In February 2018 the SME Instrument-funded company received the Outstanding Technical Innovation Award at FIMA Agrícola, one of the most important agricultural machinery trade fairs in Europe.
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Business acceleration services
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Energy Innovators prepare your pitch! We invite you to meet Iberdola on 9 May in Spain
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Iberdrola Ventures are hosting top innovators funded by the SME Instrument for a Company Day in Bilbao, Spain, on 9 May 2018. A limited number of companies will get to pitch and present their business cases and network with Iberdrola and Iberdrola’s partners. Apply before 12 March!
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EIC SME Instrument top innovators shine at MWC18 4YFN
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From 26 to 28 February, 79 high-potential SME Instrument companies participated in Mobile World Congress (MWC) and 4YFN in Barcelona (Spain) thanks to the EIC Business acceleration services in collaboration with EEN-Acció.
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Billon and Signaturit win pitching contest at SME Instrument fintech event
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Robert Kaluza co-founder and COO Billon won the prize for the Most Disruptive company while the Best Pitch went to Juan Zamora –CEO and co-funder Signaturit, at the exclusive pitching event organised by SME Instrument and Innovate UK in London. In the context of its Business Acceleration Services the SME Instrument takes funded companies to dedicated events to meet and pitch in front of investors and big corporates.
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Events
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EIC SME Instrument at Security and Counter terror Expo 2018
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SME Instrument went to the Security and Counter Terror Expo on 6 March with four innovative security projects – an opportunity to keep up with latest trends and to meet European Commissioner for Security Union Sir Julian King. What’s more, SME Instrument-funded Audax was awarded the Counter Terror Awards 2018 in the category “Communication Systems”. Congratulations Audax!
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European Innovation Council Innovators' Summit 2018 - join us in Berlin
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On 10-11 September 2018 the EIC Innovators' Summit will kick off in Berlin with around 1000 top innovators, investors, corporates, gathering for hands-on workshops, relevant matchmaking, an enticing showcase by the top EIC innovators and inspiring talks, among other activities. Save the date not to miss this opportunity. The event is on invitation only!
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Have your say
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Have your say on the SME definition!
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The European Commission is currently preparing for an evaluation and possible revision of some aspects of the SME definition and is inviting any interested actor to provide feedback on its evaluation and impact assessment.
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