Selection results first round of the Fast Track to Innovation (FTI) scheme

The Fast Track to Innovation (FTI) scheme was launched in January 2015. The scheme proved popular from the beginning, receiving 269 proposals by the first ever cut-off date for applications on 29 April. 16 innovative projects, involving partners from 19 countries, will receive up to €3 million each. Among the consortia, 82% of all partners were from industry and almost half were SMEs. Germany leads with 13 project partners, followed by France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom with nine each. for more detailed information please click here.

The pilot is implemented through one common and continuously open call. Proposals can be submitted at any time. The next cut-off dates for applications in 2015 are 1 September and 1 December. Continuation of the Fast Track to Innovation beyond 2016 will depend on the results of an in-depth evaluation of the scheme.