INTERTRADEIRELAND HORIZON 2020
Research - Innovate - Grow . Time to consider Horizon 2020 with InterTradeIrelanld
by Carrie Gribben , Horizon 2020 Manager at InterTradeIreland
f you are a business seeking funding for relation to building crossborder your company ’ s research or innovation partnerships for Horizon 2020 .
Iactivities and are unsure what to do next , “ There are two types of travel voucher start with our Horizon 2020 Support Service , available ; the first is aimed at helping says Carrie Gribben , Horizon 2020 Manager newcomers connect with possible partners in at InterTradeIreland . the opposite jurisdiction . Identifying
Horizon 2020 is the European partners can often be the first major hurdle
Commission ’ s largest ever Research & for newcomers but InterTradeIreland works Innovation programme with a budget of very closely with the existing Horizon 2020 almost € 80bn from 20142020 .
Support Networks in Northern Ireland and
Unlike its predecessor FP7 , Horizon 2020 Ireland to make this process much easier . has new instruments specifically aimed at ITI can quickly facilitate introductions to funding the most innovative of Europe ’ s potential partners from academia , industry SMEs . and other types of organisations . The second Furthermore , SMEs can individually lead voucher supports the next stage in the projects or join larger panEuropean process when crossborder partnerships will consortia involving multiple types of travel to Brussels or elsewhere in the EU to partners , and there are funding opportunities conduct a range of activities that can help across many areas like ICT , Energy , Agri strengthen their proposal such as attending Food , Marine , Health , Environment , Security information or brokerage events , engaging and Advanced Manufacturing and more . with the European Commission or holding
To date enterprises across Northern Ireland presubmission consortium meetings . and Ireland have been extremely successful in “ The application process for both schemes Horizon 2020 but the EU funding landscape is very simple so I would really encourage can be a difficult and daunting one to
SMEs to consider applying for travel support . navigate , particularly if you are a newcomer . “ The new 20182020 Horizon 2020 Work Thankfully that ’ s where InterTradeIreland Programmes will be released later this year can help ! sofurther events are being planned both here
Carrie explains : “ To try to help businesses and across the EU perfect timing for SMEs prepare for Horizon 2020 , InterTradeIreland wanting to learn more about all of the offers a suite of supports for SMEs , including upcoming opportunities .” funding of up to £ 500 towards travel costs in
Who is eligible to receive the vouchers ?
Companies and Academics from Northern Ireland and Ireland with an interest in applying to Horizon 2020 on a crossborder partnership .
How can I access this support ?
Find out more about the advice available on the website www . intertradeireland . com / horizon2020
If you are interested in availing of this service you can then contact Carrie directly on 028 3083 4172 or by email carrie . gribben @ intertradeireland . com
About InterTradeIreland
InterTradeIreland helps small businesses explore new crossborder markets , develop new products , processes and services and become investor ready .
We provide practical crossborder business funding , business intelligence and meaningful contacts to SMEs across the island , North and South , looking to grow their businesses .
For more information on Brexit and the supports provided by InterTradeIreland , visit www . intertradeireland . com and Discover What ’ s Possible .
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