HORIZON IP SCAN - A NEW FREE SERVICE FOR SMES IN THE EU
The Horizon IP Scan is a new, free-of-charge IP support service provided by the European Commission specifically designed to help European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) manage and valorise IP in collaborative research and innovation efforts. The focus is on SMEs participating in EU-funded Horizon 2020/Europe projects, including specific schemes such as the MSCA Innovative Training Initiatives or EIC Pathfinder/Transition projects.
Building on a vast network of experienced, local IP experts covering all EU Member States and Horizon 2020/Europe associated countries, the Horizon IP Scan team provides an individual, professional, jargon-free assessment of an SME’s intangible assets using well-established methods and tools of IP pre-diagnosis services.
The service is open to European start-ups and SMEs (according to the EC’s definition) that are about to sign a Horizon (2020/Europe) Grant Agreement or have recently signed one (up to six months after signature). In addition, Horizon IP Scan caters to SMEs signposted by the Horizon Results Booster (maximum until half of the project duration). Following an open call scheme, interested SMEs can apply for the service at any time until November 2023.
See a comprehensive information package, which you may download via the following link: https://eurice.eu/downloads/HorizonIPScan_Info_Package_2022.zip . The package includes:
- Short news text
- Service presentation
- Leaflet
- Key visual
- Short animated service clip
