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
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 firms are experimenting with methods like futuristic hackathons… Continue reading Innovative Storytelling
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 grants in the EIC Accelerator is 6-8. Projects… Continue reading TRL in the EIC Accelerator and its Importance
Why we decide we are an innovation advisory business seeking to provide innovative startup advice at cost and align on success THE CORPORATE INVESTMENT TIMES MAY 2020 | WORLD‘S TOP NEXTGEN INVESTMENT MAGAZINE USHERING THE NEXTGEN www.CORPORATEINVESTMENTTIMES.com AFS is a innovation advisory business specializing in consulting services and execution for innovative small and medium enterprises… Continue reading Innovation Advisory Business
In its core practice AFS has come across dozens of start-ups of all sorts and makes. Some truly successful, some just about to make it, some lacking, the vast expanse of mediocre ones and last-but-not-least truly odd ones. We often ask ourselves the question what is an innovative start-up and what makes it earn funding.… Continue reading What is an Innovative Start-Up?
In order to determine whether the EIC Horizon Accelerator programme is for you, you need a crystal clear definition of innovation. This is not only necessary if you deliberate whether to apply or not under the guidelines. Having a clear understanding of definition and mapping your start-up against it will make you clearly understand whether… Continue reading What is Innovation?
