SME innovation commercialization
9 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 2 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- BONDURA TECHNOLOGY AS
Norwegian SME making proprietary pivot pin systems that cut downtime and maintenance costs in cranes and heavy machinery.
“The company executed a textbook SME Instrument Phase 1 → Phase 2 trajectory, progressing from a €50k feasibility study to a €1.09M full commercialization project.”
SMENO2 projects - CUBI-PLAYA SL
Spanish SME that developed ice-based natural stunning technology to improve fish welfare and seafood quality at point of harvest.
“The company successfully navigated the full SME Instrument pathway (Phase 1 feasibility to Phase 2 market development), demonstrating capability in EU-funded product commercialization.”
SMEES2 projects - GRAASTEN TEGLVAERK A/S
Danish brick manufacturer that developed and EU-validated a clean-technology building block product under the SME Instrument, 2015–2019.
“Successfully navigated the full EU SME Instrument pipeline from Phase 1 feasibility (EUR 50,000) to Phase 2 market maturation (EUR 1.1M), a path completed by fewer than 10% of applicants.”
PrimarySMEDK2 projects - OCEAN CLEANER TECNOLOGY SL
Spanish SME that developed an EU-funded specialized vessel for pollution cleanup in both marine and river environments.
“OC-TECH successfully navigated the full SME Instrument lifecycle — Phase 1 concept validation followed by Phase 2 scale-up — demonstrating capacity to develop an innovation from idea to market-ready product.”
SMEES2 projects - SAGANATURA EHF
Icelandic biotech SME developing proprietary therapeutic compounds, with C-08 targeting overactive bladder under SME Phase 2 commercialization.
“The organization used SME Instrument Phase 1 (feasibility) and Phase 2 (market launch) in sequence, demonstrating fluency in EU innovation funding pathways.”
PrimarySMEIS2 projects - PLANET SRL
Italian SME combining biomimetic industrial surface engineering with Mediterranean circular water-loop management.
“SEALTEX was funded under SME Instrument Phase 1 (feasibility study), indicating PLANET has experience navigating early-stage commercialization pathways for proprietary technologies.”
SMEIT2 projects - SUNBOOST LTD
Israeli SME developing sunlight optimization systems for energy-efficient, high-yield greenhouse agriculture.
“Sequential use of SME Instrument Phase 1 then Phase 2 demonstrates experience navigating the EU innovation funding pathway from feasibility to market-ready demonstration.”
SMEIL2 projects - BIOMIMETX, SA
Portuguese biotech SME developing biomimetic antifouling additives for marine paints as a sustainable alternative to toxic biocides.
“Successfully secured both SME Instrument Phase 1 (feasibility) and Phase 2 (development and market) funding for the same technology, demonstrating capability to build and execute a commercial innovation roadmap.”
SMEPT2 projects - HOLDING ASSESSORIA I LIDERATGE SL
Barcelona transport-tech SME behind TRAINSFARE, an AI system protecting public transit revenues and passengers from fare evasion.
“Successful progression through both phases of the competitive EU SME Instrument demonstrates the ability to develop and pitch a technology concept toward market readiness.”
SMEES2 projects