Horizon Europe Pump Priming collaboration opportunities 2024

Summary:

UK-registered small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can apply for up to £5,000 to explore and access Horizon Europe collaborative research and innovation opportunities.

Eligibility criteria:

To qualify for this scheme, applicants must:

  • Be a UK-registered SME.
  • Businesses must be trading and not a holding or dormant company.
  • Ensure the support to be provided will not exceed their rolling three-year Minimal Financial Assistance Allowance.
  • Identify a specific Horizon Europe Pillar 2 or Pillar 3 call and the topic to which they apply.
  • Pillar 3 applicants must be part of a collaborative Horizon Europe project.
  • Work with a UK National Contact Point and engage with Innovate UK Business Growth.
  • Submit applications by 17 January 2025 and claims by 17 February 2025.
Additional information:

This scheme aims to support businesses in developing a consortium and applying to Horizon Europe. 

A similar scheme is available for academic researchers through the British Academy. This is focused on supporting researchers to develop proposals for Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe.

Applications open on 12 November 2024 and close on 17 January 2025.

Support organisation:
  • Innovate UK
Contact:
Innovate UK
Phone:
0300 123 3066
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