1. H2020 The EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

5. We are a leading new product development contractor

6. In the last five years, Pera Technology has: Partnered Managed DrawnCreated Created 250 new product development ideas for clients Contracted Managed …250 new product development ideas for clients …on our talent network of engineers, technologists and researchers to form the best teams for our clients’ needs …with over 3,000 companies to form highly efficient supply chains right through to the end customers …a portfolio of projects on behalf of clients, exceeding €150m

7. Success Rates and Comparisons 70% of Pera Technology’s work is associated with EC projects for SMEs Europe’s most successful organisation in attracting grant funding for small to medium manufacturing companies We consistently secure over 30% of the total European budget available Maintain an 80% success rate on UK funding applications

8. Our Business model relies on us working with our clients to

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10. €80b Budget – 50% larger than Framework Programme 7 €2.8b – solely for SMEs Collaboration and single company projects accepted Research to Retail Outsourcing Thematic

11. Guide for Applicants 10 Questions with a 10 page template Evaluation Criteria Innovation Commercial Aspect Regulatory or certification aspects Innovation Management Is this a winner?

12. Input: Business Plan 1 Activities: Feasibility of concept IP Strategy Partner search Design study Pilot application Output: Elaborated ‘Business Plan 2’ EC SME Validation Lump sum: €50.000 ~ 6 months 70% funded – matched in-kind Input: Business Plan 2 Activities: Development Prototyping Testing Piloting Miniaturisation, Scaling-up Market replication Research Output: Investor-ready ‘Business Plan 3’ EC – SME Product Validation 500k – 2.5m€ EC funding ~ 12 to 24 month 70% funded – matched in-kind Promote instrument as quality label for successful projects Facilitate access to risk finance Support via networking, training, information, addressing i.a. IP management, knowledge sharing, dissemination SME window in the EU financial facilities (debt facility and equity facility) Phase 1 Conceive Phase 2 Create Phase 3 Commercialise

14. EcoQuench UK Based Coordinator EC Based Consortium 2m € Project 24 Month Project A computer controlled, profile spray quench, heat extraction system with advanced cooling rate control, and integrated high grade heat recovery & re-use. We aim to recover a large percentage of the energy wasted at the profile cooling stage for re-use in the energy intensive heat-ageing process and simultaneously reduce scrap produced at the profile cooling stage

15. EcoQuench

17. Technology Strategy Board

18. SMART Awards from Technology Strategy Board 1.Proof of Market 2.Proof of Concept 3.Proof of Prototype

19. TSB Smart - Prototype development Funded at up to 45% for micro and small companies (35% for medium) Maximum grant £250,000 Project total £555,000 (£714,000 for medium) Project duration: up to 24 months Help develop a pre-production prototype of a new product or process involving a significant technological advance Demonstration, testing, market testing Deliverable: pre-production prototype

20. Development of a Pre-Production Prototype, Zero Emission, High Performance Sports Car by the Integration of Innovative Battery and Electric Motor Technology Peterborough £207,000 Grant

21. The Development of a Mechanical Testing Method, to Define the Performance, Reliability and Safety of Child Proof Pharmaceutical Blister Packs Derby £100,000 Grant

22. Company Requirements Start up and established companies are eligible Must be able to show how they will fund their part of the projects costs (40% for Research and 55% for Development) Cash in the bank Director’s loan Cash flow forecast (based on last two years) Other investment (e.g. VC) The grant must be essential for the project Companies with large balance sheet totals are highly unlikely to obtain a grant

23. Numerous other Grant Schemes TSB Collaborative UK SMEs, LEs and Researchers £0.5 to £4m grants Many topics – automation, manufacturing, medical, energy etc. Regional Growth Fund Capital Funding MOD Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE)

24. Considerations on Public Funding

25. Proving the Market? Performing Research? Proving the Business Plan? Proving the Concept? Making the 1 st Prototype Making the next 20-50 Prototypes?