The new EU budget, or multiannual financial framework, extends from 2014 to 2020 with some €79.000 billion for the Horizon 2020 programme. With almost €20.000 billion more than the 7th Framework Programme, this new EU program takes advantage the successes of the past, but improving and simplifying procedures. In short, more financing and less tedious procedures to encourage the development of projects that boost employment, innovation, growth and quality of life in Europe.
Through the H2020 program, the transition from the laboratory to the market is pursued, the application of innovation in transport, energy, job creation opportunities, the improvement of the productivity and competitiveness of European companies or the role of SMEs, among others.
In order to facilitate the preparation of proposals and increase the number of projects presented by companies, universities and research groups of the Valencian Community, the Fundació Parc Científic of the University of Valencia has launched, with the sponsorship of the Department of Education, Research, Culture and Sports, the “Guide for the technical and administrative preparation of Horizon 2020 proposals”, an information document on how to prepare and apply for a proposal to receive funding from the EU's Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.
