COURSE OVERVIEW:A unique opportunity for your SME to learn how to effectively prepare top quality proposals under Horizon 2020’s SME Instrument, both for Phase 1 and Phase 2, and get ready to thrive through commercialisation of your product/technology/process/service in Phase 3!Nevertheless, the key question is:What do you know in practise about Horizon 2020’s new SME Instrument? The SME instrument is a Horizon 2020’s funding scheme that is open for two years, mainly 2014 and 2015, with different cut-off dates for submission of applications. Many doors are open for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises from EU countries and Associated countries from several sectors: ICT, Biotechnology, Eco-Innovation, Health, Energy, Social Innovation, Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Food processing, Blue Growth (marine and maritime sector), Transport, Space, etc.Your major benefit of this 2-day intensive training? The answer is simple…An opportunity to assimilate every crucial practical information about the SME Instrument, as well as essential practical tips on how to prepare an excellent proposal based on real-life project examples and hands-on-approach exercises.A unique chance to benefit from consultancy and experience to be shared with you by an SME owner.Tired of attending “too general” workshops only based on theory?Then this is the right one, and we know you won’t regret it!Bring your innovative project ideas and discuss them with our expert during the workshop! EXPERT:Ms. Daniela GomesCEO at Octopux Consulting, EU Bid Writer & Evaluator, Project Manager, Trainer on EU Funding for Research & Innovation INCLUDED IN THE COURSE:Training materialRefreshments and coffee breaksLunch at the venueCertificate of trainingWHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?Professionals from SMEs, micro enterprises, small and medium consultancies, business support organisations, innovation agencies, chambers of commerce, entrepreneurship-friendly organisations,  etc.Professionals from the business sector who have been participating in FP7 and/or CIP projects Professionals from the business sector who intend to participate in Horizon 2020, especially the SME InstrumentProfessionals from the business sector who would like to improve their project development and business planning skills to increase their chances of submitting a winning SME-friendly proposal (commercial plan) PRICE:695€ (excl. 21% Belgian VAT)