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The Notice, in implementation of the DGR n. 492 of 04/26/2023, is financed by the Regional Program FESR 2021-2027 Veneto, specific objective 1.1. “Develop and strengthen research and innovation capabilities and the introduction of advanced technologies”., action 1.1.3 “Support for investments and research and innovation activities of SMEs” – SUB B “Support for research and of innovation of SMEs". Eligible for support are interventions aimed at consolidating the innovative start-up in the "early stage" phase, for access to the subsequent "early growth" phase preparatory to accessing the market. The consolidation project must refer to the "Investment Readiness Level" (IRL) model and be functional to the innovative start-up for the completion of at least one of the following IRL levels: - Validation of the product/service, "market fit" in a simulated or real environment through the involvement of a sample of users (IRL 5); – Validation of the “Value proposition” of the Business Model (Business Model Canvas), of the relationships with customers “Customer relationships”, of the distribution channels “Channels”, of the customer segments “Customer segments” (IRL 6) ; – Validation of the effectiveness of the product/service prototype with large-scale demonstration, in a real operational environment, i.e. with the involvement of a wide selection of end users (IRL 7).
Who is it aimed at?
The measure is aimed at innovative start-ups established before the publication of the notice on the BUR (i.e. by 04/27/2023) and in any case for no more than 60 months (this limit must not have already been reached at the time of submission of the application). request for support), equipped with an active operational unit in Veneto in which to carry out the project and with registration in the special section of the business register dedicated to innovative start-ups of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Crafts and Agriculture competent for the territory.
What does it predict
The following are envisaged: a) Investments a1) Tangible capital goods: purchase of machinery, tools and equipment strictly functional to the business activity and the objectives defined in the project. They must be "factory new" and have functional autonomy. a2) Intangible capital goods: acquisition of patents, exploitation or know-how licenses, specific software licenses, in any case intangible goods strictly relevant to the business activity and with the project objectives. b) Use of capital goods and real estate: rental fees, or rental or leasing of capital goods necessary for the realization of the project. Rental fees relating to the operational unit in which the project is carried out are eligible.c) Specialist consultancy and external servicesc1) of a technical-scientific nature: consultancy and services for the design, development, customisation, testing and certification of innovative solutions, laboratory tests, tests and prototyping services, including costs for the use of research or testing laboratories, ICT services for digitalisation, laboratory tests, tests and prototyping services; c2) validation of the Business Model: validation of value propositions, relationships with customers, distribution channels, customer segments, validation of the product/service (market fit) in a simulated or real environment through the involvement of a sample of users, validation of effectiveness of the product/service prototype with large-scale demonstration, in a real operating environment, i.e. with the involvement of a wide selection of end users; c3) accompanying the patenting and protection of intangible assets. d) Expenses for guarantees provided by a bank, insurance company or collective credit guarantee consortium for the suretyship necessary for requesting an advance on the support granted. e) Personnel expenses calculated with a flat rate of 20% of the sum of the costs referred to in the previous expense categories a), b), c), d) in compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) no. 1060 of 24 June 2021, article 55, paragraph 1.f) General expenses calculated with a flat rate of 7% of the sum of the costs referred to in the previous expense categories a), b), c), d), e) in compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) no. 1060 of 24 June 2021, article 54, letter. a), for flat rate financing of indirect project costs.
