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Here our team discusses the arcane world of EU funding. Things you didn’t know you need to know. Be prepared.
Calculating depreciation costs in H2020 project
23.01.2019
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Oana Ciuca
Are you correctly calculating the depreciation costs in your H2020 project? At some point everyone has faced this doubt because it is an important concept which must follow the rules of the Horizon 2020 programme, like any other cost. Eligibility of...
Work cost of the SME owner in H2020 project
26.09.2018
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Ewa Ciochoń
In general, the remuneration of SME owners who work on their SMEI project is eligible. (i.e. declare hours spent on the implementation of the project) SME owners with an employment contract and a monthly salary can declare their work costs to...
Are you getting the “best value for money” in H2020 project?
17.09.2018
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Ewa Ciochoń
One of the primary conditions for cost eligibility in Horizon 2020 is that your suppliers be chosen in compliance with the “best value for money” rule. What does it mean? To start, it does not necessarily mean the supplier with the...
How to transfer costs in H2020 project – a quick guide
17.09.2018
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Alicja Baryła
You worked hard to prepare your successful proposal, including a lot of time on the budget to ensure the project is financially feasible. After six months without problems you suddenly discover that your external support in prototyping included as “other...
EC audits in H2020 project – are they really as scary as they sound?
31.08.2018
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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
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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
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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...
Can travel costs be incurred before Horizon 2020 project starts?
21.05.2018
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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
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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...
What costs can be declared in Horizon 2020 projects?
17.04.2018
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Ewa Ciochoń
Every project has its own particular needs and costs, but there are a few guidelines to determine if a cost is eligible. In general, eligible costs correspond to tasks agreed on in the Grant Agreement. All costs must be actually...