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EIC Accelerator Evaluation Criteria: What You Need to Know

  This article presents the EIC Accelerator evaluation criteria to assess proposals that are submitted to the Programme. It gives an overview of how these proposals are evaluated, how–and by whom. Moreover, it presents the steps and requirements you need to meet in order to succeed. And, in this sense, why AFS’ expertise may be… Continue reading EIC Accelerator Evaluation Criteria: What You Need to Know

The meaning of Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

The TRL (acronym for Technology Readiness Level) is a method employed to understand the maturity of technologies during the acquisition phase of a programme. It enables consistent and uniform discussions across different types of technologies, allowing precise development follow-up. The TRL spans from Level 1 to Level 9, which is the most mature stage. In 2010, the European… Continue reading The meaning of Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

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

Innovative Storytelling

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

Founder Mauro Andriotto joins the EIT

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 of Horizon 2020, the EU’s Framework Programme for… Continue reading Founder Mauro Andriotto joins the EIT

Work Packages in EIC Horizon Applications

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 of a Work Breakdown Structure. When preparing a… Continue reading Work Packages in EIC Horizon Applications

TRL in the EIC Accelerator and its Importance

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

Importance of Value Proposition Canvas

The importance of value proposition canvas is that it helps companies position innovations around customer values and needs. Developed by Osterwalder, it ensures fit between products and markets. It examines relationships between segments and propositions in the Business Model Canvas. The canvas helps assess fit between propositions and customer needs. At AFS this is a… Continue reading Importance of Value Proposition Canvas

Innovation Advisory Business

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

What is an Innovative Start-Up?

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?