Blog
Here our team discusses the arcane world of EU funding.
Things you didn’t know you need to know.
Be prepared.
EC audits in H2020 project – are they really as scary as they sound?
31.08.2018
|
Ewa Ciochoń
One word will make any businessperson break out in a cold sweat: audit. There are plenty of reasons why audits are considered one of the scariest things when running a business. If you decide to take on EU funding, prepare...
Time recording in the H2020 SME Instrument
12.07.2018
|
Anna Szathmáry
In order to ensure personnel costs are eligible and reimbursed by the EU Commission, beneficiaries must keep reliable time records for the hours worked on the action. The measuring system must be auditable and justified with sufficient persuasive evidence. This is very important. Failure to keep proper...
Subcontracting in the H2020 SME Instrument – Can subcontractors be changed?
27.06.2018
|
Oana Ciuca
Projects have a life of their own and things do not always go exactly as planned.Sometimes subcontractors may no longer be able to perform their tasks and have to drop out in the middle of the project.Life happens. The H2020...
Pay day! How and when H2020 SME Instrument projects are reimbursed
05.06.2018
|
Ewa Ciochoń
It’s time to get paid! In the H2020 framework, funding is based on reimbursing project costs. In order for the beneficiary to maintain a positive cash-flow, a certain amount is granted at the start and the rest during the course...
Can travel costs be incurred before Horizon 2020 project starts?
21.05.2018
|
Alicja Baryła
Ready, set…. travel? It’s so exciting! Your SMEI Grant Agreement is signed and now you’re waiting for the project to officially start. You are ready to begin technical, commercial and communication activities, some of which immediately. For example, let’s say...
Subcontracting in the H2020 SME Instrument – How does it work?
08.05.2018
|
Anna Szathmáry
Unlike other research and innovation programs, the H2020 SME Instrument allows a significant part of the project work to be subcontracted under certain terms and conditions. Even when subcontracting, however, your own resources still need to be enough to cover...