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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - FTI-Financial aspects

Studies/Research service (subcontracting) on the development of the part of the prototype of the medical device is an eligible cost?
Answer: 
Yes, but the scientific expertise and design of prototype should be within the consortium. However, engaging a technical subcontractor for building the prototype is possible. Air Jordan XIV High
What is the rule for the personal costs concerning SMEs managers? Are these costs eligible? How can these costs be evaluated?
Answer: 
Under FP7 a Commission decision of 21/01/2011, Article II.14.1 of Annex II of the ECGA was followed to allow SME owners who do not receive a salary and other natural persons who do not receive a salary, to charge as personnel costs a flat rate based on the allowances used in the People Specific Programme ("Marie Curie" flat-rates).Womens Running Shoes
Are capital costs for the scale up on processes eligible or just the validation costs?
Answer: 

Yes, as far as these processes are needed for an innovative service or product to be pushed to the previous steps before market uptake.

Do the grant costs must be returned in case the Phase II fails?
Answer: 

No. FTI is a grant.

Will FTI pay for capital scale up costs?
Answer: 

Only development of most innovative products or services will be funded. If these are needed for scale up, then yes.

Is there a maximum % for subcontracting? If not any recommended maximum %?
Answer: 

There is no explicit limit for subcontracting.

Can any costs already borne by participants of consortium be refinanced under FTI scheme?
Answer: 

This is not possible.

Are costs for actual marketing activities allowed? Such as marketing materials, brouchures, attendance at B2Bmeetings?
Answer: 
If communication and interaction activities with potential investors or customers, or dissemination of milestone achievements during the project (under a work-package 'communication and dissemination activities') are necessary to implement the project, then those costs are eligible. Activities or products purely intended to support commercial purposes do not qualify as eligible costs.NIKE AIR MAX
Are planning of marketing strategies, branding etc. funded?
Answer: 

You must already provide a rough strategy in your application. Design of tailored strategies can be funded.

Are IP lawyer costs eligible?
Answer: 

Yes, as well as the preparation and fill of a patent.

Does external research services are considered as eligible costs?
Answer: 

If you mean analytical services, yes.

Are the SMEs forced to pass the financial viability test?
Question details: 
Please note that the SME is a first time applicant and has mainly borne research costs (so the proceeds are of course very low). The company was incorporated 5 years ago.
Answer: 
As coordinator you have to pass the financial viability check. If this raises problems, it might be better if another partner is the coordinator of the project.Air Max 90 Ultra 2.0 Flyknit
What are the eligible costs?
Answer: 

As in any other Horizon 2020 project: personal, consumables, subcontractors...

What is the maximum budget that can fund purchasing the research equipment?
Answer: 

Research should not be a main focus of an FTI action, so equipment for research is difficult to get funded.

Will flat-rate or actual cost be applied to calculate overheads?
Answer: 

For all innovation activities, a flat rate for indirect costs applies.