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With its free, full and open data policy, Copernicus intends to boost innovation and economic growth, making the commercial downstream sector a key element and therefore a prime target of the EU policies and funding instruments.
In this context, the European Commission, other public institutions and the private sector have designed several funding instruments which can help developing Copernicus-related business. These fact sheets aim to help companies to find the most relevant ones.
EQUITY
Business Angels
Business Loans
Equity Crowdfunding
Venture Capital and Private Equity
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Business incubators
Competitions
DEBT
Debt Crowdfunding
GRANT (+ GRANT/Coaching/Access to finance)
ESA ARTES 20
Eurostars
H2020 Fast Track
Horizon2020 Grants
H2020 SME
PROCUREMENT
EU Innovation Procurement
LOANS (+ Loans and Guarantees)
European Fund
European investment
Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs
INDUCEMENT PRIZES
Horizon Prize
Start-up Accelerators
Start-up accelerator
Support to SMEs developing Copernicus based-app
Support to SMEs
Supporting tools, networks and plateforms
Supporting tools, networks and plateforms