Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) This article presents the EIC Accelerator’s eligibility criteria used as cut-off point to receive funding requests from companies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent 99% of all businesses in the European Union. They are the driving disruptive mechanism for innovative solutions and a digital sustainable economy. SMEs… Continue reading EIC Accelerator’s eligibility criteria for start-ups and SMEs
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Every project is unique on its weaknesses and strengths. This article gives six tips for writing a successful grant proposal, in particular for submission to the European Innovation Council (EIC). The EIC Accelerator is one of the most competitive and advantageous funding programmes now available. All… Continue reading The secret sauce to writing a successful grant proposal: 6 tips to achieve the European Innovation Council excellence
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The first round launched at the end of 2019. It backed small and medium firms with breakthrough ideas. This accelerator initiative funded selected businesses. Grants up to €2.5 million and financing up to €15 million were available. Non-refundable grants had a fast process while equity required more… Continue reading First Round of EIC Accelerator Programme
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) After the great success of Horizon 2020, the new program 2021-2027 dedicated to promoting scientific excellence in Europe, with various discussion topics, nicknamed Horizon Europe, is already on its way. Less than five months before the official launch, some Horizon Europe topics are still under discussion, meanwhile… Continue reading Discussion Topics in Horizon Europe 2021-2027
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Funding opportunies with EIC Accelerator provide a great source of support for innovative European companies. The EIC Accelerator is a pilot project under the European Innovation Council. It aims to drive growth by funding risky, promising startups and small firms. It offers funding to support innovators, entrepreneurs,… Continue reading Funding Opportunies with EIC Accelerator
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Individual Evaluation Report or IER is the model on which the evaluation of the individual proposal dedicated to the EIC Accelerator is based. Basically, the European Innovation Council has prepared an evaluation grid based on 5 main applications: Operational Capacity, Sub-contracting, Technical Readiness Level (TRL), Use of… Continue reading Individual Evaluation Report (IER) to assess the EIC Proposal
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Companies have become fixated on innovation and realizing its potential through innovative storytelling techniques. Many have found that framing new ideas as stories that are emotionally compelling can help move projects forward faster with less resistance, both internally and externally. As a result, both start-ups and established… Continue reading Innovative Storytelling
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Our founder Mauro Andriotto joins the EIT, following his successful and value-additive contribution to the EIC. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is an EU body created by the European Union in 2008 to strengthen Europe’s ability to innovate. The EIT is an integral part… Continue reading Founder Mauro Andriotto joins the EIT
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) When it comes to EIC Horizon project, the concept of work packages is central. Work packages provide important information when preparing the Horizon Project Proposal and budget and project evaluators assess them as a key area. What is Work Package? A work package is the smallest unit… Continue reading Work Packages in EIC Horizon Applications
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) EIC Accelerator helps you develop your business concept further into a market-ready product, service or process aligned with your company’s growth strategy. Activities could include trials, prototyping, validation, demonstration and testing in real-world conditions, and market replication. The suitable Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for projects requesting only… Continue reading TRL in the EIC Accelerator and its Importance
