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EIC Accelerator’s eligibility criteria for start-ups and SMEs

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 are leading the revolution to tackle challenges like… Continue reading EIC Accelerator’s eligibility criteria for start-ups and SMEs

The secret sauce to writing a successful grant proposal: 6 tips to achieve the European Innovation Council excellence

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 the innovation aspects of your proposal will be… Continue reading The secret sauce to writing a successful grant proposal: 6 tips to achieve the European Innovation Council excellence

Alternative Business Financing

If you are reading this article, it is likely you have exhausted traditional funding options for your business as VCs, angel investors, and friends and family have not provided capital. Securing financing can be extremely challenging given today’s economic environment with cut-throat competition among startups. However, alternate business financing options exist for entrepreneurs struggling to… Continue reading Alternative Business Financing