H2020-FTIPilot-2016 FAST TRACK TO INNOVATION PILOT

1. OBJECTIVES OF THE FUNDING PROGRAMThe FTI pilot aims to reduce the time from idea to market and to increase the participation in Horizon 2020 of industry, SMEs and first-time industry applicants. It should stimulate private sector investment, promote research and innovation with a focus on value creation, and accelerate the development of innovative products, processes and services. The FTI pilot supports projects undertaking innovation from the demonstration stage through to market uptake, including stages such as piloting, test-beds, systems validation in real world/working conditions, validation [...]