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The articles found on Rasph.com reflect the opinions of Rasph or its respective authors and in no way reflect opinions held by the European Commission (EC) or the European Innovation Council (EIC). The provided information aims to share perspectives that are valuable and can potentially inform applicants regarding grant funding schemes such as the EIC Accelerator, EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition or related programs such as Innovate UK in the United Kingdom or the Small Business Innovation and Research grant (SBIR) in the United States.
The articles can also be a useful resource for other consultancies in the grant space as well as professional grant writers who are hired as freelancers or are part of a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME). The EIC Accelerator is part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027) which has recently replaced the previous framework program Horizon 2020.
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EIC Accelerator Articles
All Eligible EIC Accelerator Countries (including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ukraine)
Explaining the Resubmission Process for the EIC Accelerator
A Short but Comprehensive Explanation of the EIC Accelerator
The EIC’s One-Stop Shop Funding Framework (Pathfinder, Transition, Accelerator)
Deciding Between EIC Pathfinder, Transition and Accelerator
A Winning Candidate for the EIC Accelerator
The Challenge with EIC Accelerator Open Calls: MedTech Innovations Dominate
Go Fund Yourself: Are EIC Accelerator Equity Investments Necessary? (Presenting Grant+)
Digging Deep: The New DeepTech Focus of the EIC Accelerator and its Funding Bottlenecks
Zombie Innovation: EIC Accelerator Funding for the Living Dead
Smack My Pitch Up: Changing The Evaluation Focus Of The EIC Accelerator
How Deep Is Your Tech? The European Innovation Council Impact Report (EIC Accelerator)
Analyzing A Leaked EIC Accelerator Interview List (Success Rates, Industries, Direct Submissions)
Steering the EIC Accelerator: Lessons Learned from the Pilot Program
Who Should Not Apply To The EIC Accelerator And Why
The Risk of Presenting all Risks in the High-Risk EIC Accelerator Program
How to Prepare an EIC Accelerator Resubmission
How to Prepare a Good EIC Accelerator Application: General Project Advice
How to Craft an EIC Accelerator Rebuttal: Explaining Grant Proposal Resubmissions
EIC Accelerator March 2024 Results: A Detailed Analysis of Funding Distribution and Success Rates
The EIC Accelerator has recently released its latest cut-off results (europa.eu). The dataset reveals insightful details about the funding distribution, success rates, and geographical spread of the companies that received financial backing. This article delves into the key aspects of the EIC Accelerator, examining the distribution of funding types, the total budget, success rates at different stages of the selection process, and the geographical diversity of the funded companies.
Funding Distribution
Types of Funding
The EIC Accelerator primarily supported companies through a mix of equity and grants:
- Blended Finance: 65 companies (95.6%)
- Equity Only: 1 company (1.5%)
- Grant Only: 2 companies (2.9%)
- Total: 68 Companies
The predominant mode of support was through blended finance, which combines both equity and grant funding. This approach enables companies to benefit from the immediate financial relief of grants while also leveraging equity investment for long-term growth.
Budget Allocation
The total budget allocated for the EIC Accelerator was €411 million, distributed as follows:
- Grant Budget: €165 million
- Equity Budget: €245 million
This budget allocation reflects a balanced approach to funding, ensuring that companies receive substantial support through both grants and equity investments.
Average Funding Amounts
The EIC Accelerator provided varying ticket sizes for grants and equity:
- Average Ticket Size: €6.04 million
- Average Grant: €2.46 million
- Average Equity: €3.71 million
These average amounts indicate a strategic allocation of funds designed to provide sufficient capital for companies to scale their operations effectively.
Application and Selection Process
Key Dates
The timeline for the application and selection process was as follows:
- Grant Application Cutoff Date: March 13th, 2024
- Published Results Date: July 15th, 2024
Success Rates
The selection process was highly competitive, with a multi-stage evaluation:
- Step 2: 969 submissions, 347 (35.6%) passed
- Step 3: 347 interviews, 68 (19.6%) were funded
- Combined Success Rate for Step 2 & 3: 7%
These statistics highlight the rigorous selection process, ensuring that only the most promising and innovative companies received funding.
Geographical Distribution
The EIC Accelerator funded companies from 17 different countries, showcasing a diverse geographical spread:
- Germany: 13 companies (19.1%)
- France: 13 companies (19.1%)
- Israel: 9 companies (13.2%)
- Netherlands: 6 companies (8.8%)
- Spain: 6 companies (8.8%)
- Finland: 4 companies (5.9%)
- Sweden: 4 companies (5.9%)
- Greece: 2 companies (2.9%)
- Italy: 2 companies (2.9%)
- Belgium: 2 companies (2.9%)
- Norway: 1 company (1.5%)
- Ireland: 1 company (1.5%)
- Estonia: 1 company (1.5%)
- Austria: 1 company (1.5%)
- Denmark: 1 company (1.5%)
- Croatia: 1 company (1.5%)
- Portugal: 1 company (1.5%)
Germany and France led the list with the highest number of funded companies, each hosting 19.1% of the total funded projects. This was followed by Israel with 13.2%, and the Netherlands and Spain each contributing 8.8%.
Conclusion
The EIC Accelerator represents a substantial investment in innovation across Europe and Israel, with a total budget of €411 million. The majority of the funding was allocated through blended finance, supporting a diverse range of companies from 17 countries. The competitive selection process underscores the high standards applied to choose the most promising ventures. As the funded companies progress, this initiative is poised to drive significant advancements in their respective fields, fostering growth and development within the European and Israeli innovation ecosystems.
The published results, made available on July 15th, 2024, mark the beginning of a new chapter for these 68 companies, supported by a strategic blend of grants and equity investments.
All Funded Companies
| Company | Acronym | Description | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LightSolver Ltd | LightSolver | An All-Optical computer for solving Hard Optimization Problems | Israel | 2024 |
| Ore Energy | F-AIR BAT | The first European scalable, ultra-cheap and easily deployable long-duration energy storage solution, based on iron, water and air - The missing link to accelerate the EU's energy transition. | Netherlands | 2024 |
| KITEMILL AS | AWE-KM2 | Airborne Wind Energy: Innovative KM2 AWE System by Kitemill | Norway | 2024 |
| ARGO IMIAGOGOI ANONYMI ETAIREIA*ARGO SEMICONDUCTORS SOCIETE ANONYME | Argo Active Antenna | Development finalization and optimization of Argo Semi Active Antenna Catalyst to revolutionize sub-6GHz 5G wireless systems | Greece | 2024 |
| Phaseform GmbH | DeltaSTAR | Deformable Phase Plates for Adaptive Optics applied to Ophthalmology and Microscopy | Germany | 2024 |
| Hyperion Robotics Oy | 3Dgeocarbon | Carbon negative concrete 3D printing | Finland | 2024 |
| INSPEK | MultiSpek | An innovative on-chip multi-sensing platform for single-use biopharmaceutical applications | France | 2024 |
| ABSOLUT SENSING | AIM | Accelerating breakthrough Innovation to monitor, control and reduce Methane emissions. | France | 2024 |
| Onego Bio Ltd | Bioalbumen | Novel precision fermentation process to produce animal-free bioidentical ovalbumin | Finland | 2024 |
| VAXDYN SL | K-VAX | Clinical validation of an antibiotic-resistant bacteria global vaccine platform through the first vaccine against Klebsiella pneumoniae | Spain | 2024 |
| JAXBIO TECHNOLOGIES LTD | LUMEN | INNOVATIVE LIQUID BIOPSY METHOD USING LAB-ON-ACHIP TECHNOLOGY FOR CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT | Israel | 2024 |
| MULTI4 MEDICAL AB | Multi4 | Multi4 - the first surgical instrument for bladder cancer treatment through a 20-minute outpatient procedure | Sweden | 2024 |
| AURA AERO SAS | ERA | ERA - Electric Regional Aircraft | France | 2024 |
| LATITUDE | ZEPHYR | Development of an innovative GPM for the ZEPHYR microlauncher | France | 2024 |
| INTEGRA THERAPEUTICS S.L. | FiCAT | Next generation gene writing platform to cure genetic and oncological diseases | Spain | 2024 |
| Atamyo Therapeutics | ATA-100 | Smart, organotropic gene therapy designed for optimised efficacy, patient safety and affordability to treat limb-girdle muscular dystrophy-R9 | France | 2024 |
| Carbon Atlantis GmbH | CAPTURE | Carbon Atlantis Project to Undo Residual Emissions - construction and deployment of a minimum viable product the Gen3 stack capable of capturing 500 tonnes CO2 per year from the air. | Germany | 2024 |
| Solmeyea | C - 2C - Protein | Inspiring CO2 circularity by introducing carbon transformation to our plates | Greece | 2024 |
| NoPalm Ingredients BV | NoPalm Oil | A unique fermentation platform for the production of a local, circular, and sustainable alternative to palm oil from bio-waste streams | Netherlands | 2024 |
| ALTRATECH LIMITED | UbiHealth | Transforming Molecular Diagnostics through NanoTechnology | Ireland | 2024 |
| EYE4NIR srl | CHEERS | Chip-scALe visiBLE-iNfrared imaGing sEnsor | Italy | 2024 |
| Nurami Medical Ltd | Nurami | Medical nanofiber technology to prevent cerebrospinal leakage in neurosurgeries | Israel | 2024 |
| NEARFIELD INSTRUMENTS B.V. | AUDIRA | Non-Destructive Fully Automated Subsurface Metrology and Inspection for the Semiconductor Industry | Netherlands | 2024 |
| Chipiron SAS | AMRI | Accessible MRI | France | 2024 |
| tozero GmbH | ToZero | Bringing Lithium-Ion Battery Waste tozero | Germany | 2024 |
| Bio-Sourcing | BioMilk-mAb | The scale-up of the BioMilk platform: The revolutionary approach to manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals | Belgium | 2024 |
| CHERRY BIOTECH | ASTEROID | Multi-organ toxicity and efficacy test platform for Personalized medicine & Drug development | France | 2024 |
| Ceramic Data Solutions Holding GmbH | Cerabyte | Cerabyte - a ceramic data storage system for global IT & cloud service provider | Germany | 2024 |
| Mifundo OÜ | EU-CREDIT-AI | Verified and Passportable Financial Identity | Estonia | 2024 |
| PHARROWTECH | SWIFT | Next-Gen Wireless Chip and Antenna Tech for Wi-Fi 8 | Belgium | 2024 |
| KIUTRA GMBH | CRYOFAST | Democratizing Cryogenic Measurements for the Quantum Ecosystem | Germany | 2024 |
| FononTech Holding B.V. | Impulse Printing | The first-ever mask-based technology for faster, precise, and sustainable printing of 3D interconnects for the display and semiconductor packaging industry. | Netherlands | 2024 |
| BUILD TO ZERO ENERGY SOCIEDAD LIMITADA | ThermalBox | A Power-to-Heat Long Duration Energy Storage for decarbonizing the industrial thermal processes | Spain | 2024 |
| SPACEPHARMA R&D ISRAEL LTD | SPACTORY | SPACTORY, revolutionising pharmaceutical development and manufacturing through microgravity | Israel | 2024 |
| DIAMANTE SOCIETA BENEFIT S.R.L | DIAMANTE | Revolutionizing Autoimmune Therapy: Antigen Specific Immunotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis with Virus Nanoparticles | Italy | 2024 |
| Omini | CardioCap | The first heart failure therapy management point-of-care device with multiplex and multimodal sensor | France | 2024 |
| Deployables Cubed GmbH | ISM4Europe | In-Space Manufactured Solar Array providing highly cost-efficient power generation for SmallSats and In- Orbit Servicing; enabling European non-dependence and competitiveness in space technologies | Germany | 2024 |
| Spherical Systems B.V. | SPHERICAL | High-performance Satellite Avionics Powered by Agile Semiconductor Design. | Netherlands | 2024 |
| QUIX QUANTUM BV | QUQUP | QuiX Quantum Universal Quantum Processor | Netherlands | 2024 |
| Raidium | FoundRa | Foundation Model-Based Biomarker Platform for Radiology and Clinical Trials | France | 2024 |
| BLIXT TECH AB | X-Verter | X-Verter®: Cell-level Controlled Battery System enabling software defined power | Sweden | 2024 |
| VCG.AI GmbH | VCG | Value chain generator to accelerate the European transition to circular economy | Germany | 2024 |
| ECOP TECHNOLOGIES GMBH | RHPK7 | RΕΗΕΑΤ: REcycled industrial HEAT | Austria | 2024 |
| Turn Energy GmbH | Turn2X | Decarbonising industry with Renewable Natural Gas | Germany | 2024 |
| Reophotonics | io600 | A cutting-edge digital dispensing system for next-gen electronics manufacturing | Israel | 2024 |
| APMONIA THERAPEUTICS | ACT-MATRIX | Novel peptide-based therapeutics for reprogramming the tumour stroma extracellular matrix using molecular modelling and computational engineering | France | 2024 |
| Impact Biotech Ltd. | IMPACT | Immune Photo-Activated Cancer Therapy for the Treatment of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer (UTUC) and other solid tumours | Israel | 2024 |
| Catalyxx Procesos Catalíticos, SL | RenewChem | First of a kind bio n-butanol industrial facility | Spain | 2024 |
| RAAAM Memory Technologies Ltd. | GCRAM | Full qualification, testing and commercial deployment of a unique on-chip memory technology offering the highest-density embedded memory in a standard CMOS process | Israel | 2024 |
| QC Design | QPRINTS | Fault-Tolerant Architectures and Software for Scalable Quantum Computers | Germany | 2024 |
| QUANTUM TRANSISTORS TECHNOLOGY | QUANTITATIVE | A MILLION QUBIT QUANTUM COMPUTER - HIGHLY SCALABLE SOLID STATE QUANTUM COMPUTING PLATFORM WITH NATIVE OPTICAL NETWORKING | Israel | 2024 |
| Last Mile Semiconductor GmbH | SECURE-E | Secure and Efficient Chipset for Uninterrupted Reliable Connectivity in Europe | Germany | 2024 |
| WELINQ SAS | SQOUT | Scaling-up quantum computers with quantum memory links | France | 2024 |
| Ingenious Membranes S.L. | Excalibur | Unlocking operational excellence in water desalination plants by nanoscale fouling sensor technology | Spain | 2024 |
| Proxima Fusion GmbH | CSFPP | Current-free Stellarator for Fusion Power Plants | Germany | 2024 |
| MELT&MARBLE AB | Melt and Marble | Harnessing the immense potential of precision fermentation to produce animal fats for the next generation of meat and dairy alternatives | Sweden | 2024 |
| Delta Cygni Labs Oy | XRTC | Reliable, Efficient and Fast Industrial Internet: A High-Resilience, Low-Latency API acceleration for global and interplanetary industrial services | Finland | 2024 |
| Dunia Innovations UG | Dunia.ai | Accelerating the discovery of high-performance electrocatalysts through artificial intelligence and robotics technology | Germany | 2024 |
| PharmNovo AB | PN6047-DOBRA | PN6047 - a breakthrough treatment of neuropathic pain | Sweden | 2024 |
| FYCH TECHNOLOGIES SL | ReMLP | ReMLP: Recycling Multi-Layer Plastic | Spain | 2024 |
| Marvel Fusion GmbH | CFE-NANO | Commercial Fusion Energy with Short-Pulse High-Intensity Lasers and Nanostructured Fuel Targets | Germany | 2024 |
| IMPLICITY | SignalHF | Development and clinical evaluation of an end-to-end Heart Failure management solution powered by predictive AI | France | 2024 |
| TILT BIOTHERAPEUTICS OY | 2-CREATE | Phase II trial with Immune Checkpoint Response Enabling Adenovirus Technology | Finland | 2024 |
| Skypuzzler ApS | Skypuzzler | Skypuzzler – Solving the puzzle in the sky | Denmark | 2024 |
| LACLAREE | I-SEE | INNOVATIVE SOLUTION OF ELECTRO-FOCUS EYEGLASSES | France | 2024 |
| GENERA ISTRAZIVANJA DRUSTVO S OGRANICENOM ODGOVORNOSCU ZA PROIZVODNJU BIOTEHNOLOSKIH PROIZVODA | OSTEOforUNION | Drug solution for bone fracture nonunions | Croatia | 2024 |
| MediWound Ltd. | ESXDFU | REVOLUTIONIZING DFU TREATMENT: ESCHAREX - A GAME-CHANGING SOLUTION | Israel | 2024 |
| BESTHEALT H4U UNIPESSOAL LDA | Bio2Skin | Bio2Skin, the first clinically skin-preserving biomaterial replacing silicones/acrylate as medical skin adhesives | Portugal | 2024 |
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The articles found on Rasph.com reflect the opinions of Rasph or its respective authors and in no way reflect opinions held by the European Commission (EC) or the European Innovation Council (EIC). The provided information aims to share perspectives that are valuable and can potentially inform applicants regarding grant funding schemes such as the EIC Accelerator, EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition or related programs such as Innovate UK in the United Kingdom or the Small Business Innovation and Research grant (SBIR) in the United States.
The articles can also be a useful resource for other consultancies in the grant space as well as professional grant writers who are hired as freelancers or are part of a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME). The EIC Accelerator is part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027) which has recently replaced the previous framework program Horizon 2020.
This article was written by ChatEIC. ChatEIC is an EIC Accelerator assistant that can advise on the writing of proposals, discuss current trends and create insightful articles on a variety of topics. The articles written by ChatEIC can contain inaccurate or outdated information.
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EIC Accelerator Articles
All Eligible EIC Accelerator Countries (including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ukraine)
Explaining the Resubmission Process for the EIC Accelerator
A Short but Comprehensive Explanation of the EIC Accelerator
The EIC’s One-Stop Shop Funding Framework (Pathfinder, Transition, Accelerator)
Deciding Between EIC Pathfinder, Transition and Accelerator
A Winning Candidate for the EIC Accelerator
The Challenge with EIC Accelerator Open Calls: MedTech Innovations Dominate
Go Fund Yourself: Are EIC Accelerator Equity Investments Necessary? (Presenting Grant+)
Digging Deep: The New DeepTech Focus of the EIC Accelerator and its Funding Bottlenecks
Zombie Innovation: EIC Accelerator Funding for the Living Dead
Smack My Pitch Up: Changing The Evaluation Focus Of The EIC Accelerator
How Deep Is Your Tech? The European Innovation Council Impact Report (EIC Accelerator)
Analyzing A Leaked EIC Accelerator Interview List (Success Rates, Industries, Direct Submissions)
Steering the EIC Accelerator: Lessons Learned from the Pilot Program
Who Should Not Apply To The EIC Accelerator And Why
The Risk of Presenting all Risks in the High-Risk EIC Accelerator Program
How to Prepare an EIC Accelerator Resubmission
How to Prepare a Good EIC Accelerator Application: General Project Advice
How to Craft an EIC Accelerator Rebuttal: Explaining Grant Proposal Resubmissions
The Distinction Between Marketing and Commercial Strategy for the EIC Accelerator
In the realm of business, there is often confusion between marketing and commercial strategy. This mix-up can lead to ineffective business plans and missed opportunities. Understanding the difference and the importance of each can significantly enhance a company’s success.
Marketing vs. Commercial Strategy
Marketing is primarily focused on how a company communicates with its audience to create interest in its products or services. This includes understanding customer needs, creating compelling messages, and delivering these messages through various channels. Marketing aims to attract, engage, and retain customers.
Commercial strategy, on the other hand, encompasses the broader plan to generate revenue and ensure the company’s profitability. This strategy includes aspects like market entry plans, sales strategies, distribution channels, pricing models, and partnerships. It is a comprehensive approach that aligns all business activities with the ultimate goal of financial growth and sustainability.
Common Misconceptions
Many businesses fall into the trap of conflating marketing with their entire commercial strategy. They often focus solely on creating awareness and generating leads without considering the broader aspects of how to convert these leads into sales, distribute their products, and sustain long-term growth.
For instance, a startup may develop an excellent social media campaign that gains a lot of attention but fails to think about how to reach and onboard distributors, how to manage logistics, or how to support their product in different regions. Without a well-rounded commercial strategy, the initial marketing efforts may not translate into sustained business success.
Key Elements of a Commercial Strategy
- Market Entry: Understanding how to enter new markets is crucial. This involves market research to identify potential regions, analyzing competitors, and understanding local regulations and customer behaviors. A solid market entry plan ensures that the company can establish a foothold and grow sustainably in new territories.
- Distribution Channels: Identifying and managing distribution channels is essential. This includes selecting the right partners, negotiating terms, and ensuring that products can be delivered efficiently and effectively to the end customer. Distribution channels can range from direct sales to online platforms to third-party distributors.
- Customer Reach and Acquisition: Beyond marketing, a commercial strategy must detail how many customers the business aims to reach and the methods for acquiring them. This involves sales strategies, customer service plans, and after-sales support to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Onboarding and Retention: Once customers are acquired, a plan for onboarding and retention is necessary. This includes training programs for distributors, customer education, and continuous engagement strategies. Retention efforts might involve loyalty programs, regular updates, and superior customer service.
Practical Steps to Develop a Robust Commercial Strategy
- Comprehensive Market Research: Conduct detailed research to understand your target markets, including demographics, purchasing behaviors, and cultural nuances. This information is vital for tailoring your strategy to fit local needs and preferences.
- Clear Value Proposition: Define what makes your product or service unique and why customers should choose it over competitors. This value proposition should be clear and compelling to all stakeholders, including customers, partners, and distributors.
- Strategic Partnerships: Establish partnerships with key players in your industry. These can include suppliers, distributors, and even complementary businesses. Strategic alliances can help you reach new markets, improve your product offerings, and increase your competitive edge.
- Scalable Sales Model: Develop a sales model that is scalable and adaptable to different markets. This includes training for sales teams, setting sales targets, and using customer relationship management (CRM) tools to track and manage leads and sales.
- Distribution Network: Build a reliable distribution network that can efficiently deliver your products to various markets. This might involve logistics planning, warehousing, and partnerships with shipping companies. Ensuring that your product is available when and where customers need it is crucial for success.
- Financial Planning: Create a detailed financial plan that includes projected revenues, costs, and profitability for each market you enter. This plan should also account for potential risks and have contingency plans in place to address unforeseen challenges.
Conclusion
Confusing marketing with commercial strategy can be detrimental to a business’s long-term success. While marketing is crucial for attracting customers and generating interest, it is just one piece of the puzzle. A robust commercial strategy ensures that the entire business model supports sustainable growth, from market entry to customer retention.
By focusing on comprehensive market research, clear value propositions, strategic partnerships, scalable sales models, and reliable distribution networks, businesses can develop a commercial strategy that not only attracts customers but also ensures they remain engaged and satisfied.
In summary, while marketing gets the conversation started, a well-crafted commercial strategy ensures that the business continues to thrive and grow in the long term.
About
The articles found on Rasph.com reflect the opinions of Rasph or its respective authors and in no way reflect opinions held by the European Commission (EC) or the European Innovation Council (EIC). The provided information aims to share perspectives that are valuable and can potentially inform applicants regarding grant funding schemes such as the EIC Accelerator, EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition or related programs such as Innovate UK in the United Kingdom or the Small Business Innovation and Research grant (SBIR) in the United States.
The articles can also be a useful resource for other consultancies in the grant space as well as professional grant writers who are hired as freelancers or are part of a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME). The EIC Accelerator is part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027) which has recently replaced the previous framework program Horizon 2020.
This article was written by ChatEIC. ChatEIC is an EIC Accelerator assistant that can advise on the writing of proposals, discuss current trends and create insightful articles on a variety of topics. The articles written by ChatEIC can contain inaccurate or outdated information.
- Contact Us -
EIC Accelerator Articles
All Eligible EIC Accelerator Countries (including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ukraine)
Explaining the Resubmission Process for the EIC Accelerator
A Short but Comprehensive Explanation of the EIC Accelerator
The EIC’s One-Stop Shop Funding Framework (Pathfinder, Transition, Accelerator)
Deciding Between EIC Pathfinder, Transition and Accelerator
A Winning Candidate for the EIC Accelerator
The Challenge with EIC Accelerator Open Calls: MedTech Innovations Dominate
Go Fund Yourself: Are EIC Accelerator Equity Investments Necessary? (Presenting Grant+)
Digging Deep: The New DeepTech Focus of the EIC Accelerator and its Funding Bottlenecks
Zombie Innovation: EIC Accelerator Funding for the Living Dead
Smack My Pitch Up: Changing The Evaluation Focus Of The EIC Accelerator
How Deep Is Your Tech? The European Innovation Council Impact Report (EIC Accelerator)
Analyzing A Leaked EIC Accelerator Interview List (Success Rates, Industries, Direct Submissions)
Steering the EIC Accelerator: Lessons Learned from the Pilot Program
Who Should Not Apply To The EIC Accelerator And Why
The Risk of Presenting all Risks in the High-Risk EIC Accelerator Program
How to Prepare an EIC Accelerator Resubmission
How to Prepare a Good EIC Accelerator Application: General Project Advice
How to Craft an EIC Accelerator Rebuttal: Explaining Grant Proposal Resubmissions
Crafting a Successful Proposal: A Comprehensive Guide to the Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder Open Template
The Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder represents a significant opportunity for researchers and innovators to secure funding for groundbreaking projects. To maximize your chances of success, it’s crucial to meticulously prepare your proposal, ensuring it adheres to the provided structure and guidelines. This article delves into the details of the standard application form (Part B) and provides a comprehensive guide to crafting a compelling technical description for your project.
Note: This article is for educational purposes only and no warranties are made regarding its accuracy. All rights belong to the original authors of the templates.
Understanding the Proposal Template
The proposal consists of two main parts:
- Part A: This part is generated by the IT system based on the information you enter through the submission system in the Funding & Tenders Portal. It includes administrative details about the project and the participating organizations.
- Part B: This is the narrative part of your proposal, where you detail the technical aspects of your project. Part B must be uploaded as a PDF and follows a specific template that addresses three core evaluation criteria: Excellence, Impact, and Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation.
Section 1: Excellence
The first section of Part B focuses on the Excellence of your proposal. Here, you must clearly articulate the visionary aspects of your project and its potential to push the boundaries of current technology and science.
- Long-term Vision: Describe your vision of the radically new technology towards which the project will contribute in the long term. Highlight the transformative potential of this technology.
- Science-towards-technology Breakthrough: Explain the science-towards-technology breakthrough that your project aims to achieve. Discuss the novelty and ambition of your approach compared to the current state-of-the-art, and describe how this breakthrough will contribute to the envisioned technology.
- Objectives: Outline the concrete objectives of your project, ensuring they are measurable, verifiable, and realistically achievable within the project’s duration. Detail the overall methodology and explain its suitability in addressing the scientific and technological uncertainties.
- Interdisciplinarity: Describe how your project integrates contributions from different scientific and technological disciplines. Explain the added value of this interdisciplinary approach in achieving your project’s goals.
Section 2: Impact
The second section addresses the Impact of your project. This section is crucial in demonstrating the broader significance of your research and its potential to drive innovation and societal change.
- Long-term Impact: Detail the potential transformative effects of your technology on the economy, environment, and society. Explain how your project will contribute to long-term positive changes.
- Innovation Potential: Highlight the potential of your project to generate disruptive innovations and create new markets. Describe the measures you will take to protect and exploit your project’s results.
- Communication and Dissemination: Provide a plan for how you will communicate and disseminate your project’s outcomes to stakeholders, the scientific community, and the public. Ensure these activities will maximize the project’s impact.
Section 3: Quality and Efficiency of Implementation
The final section covers the Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation. This part focuses on the practical aspects of how you will execute your project.
- Work Plan and Allocation of Resources: Present a detailed work plan, including work packages, tasks, and deliverables. Explain the allocation of resources and justify their adequacy and appropriateness.
- Quality of the Consortium: Describe the composition of your consortium, emphasizing the expertise and complementarity of the partners involved. Highlight previous successful collaborations and specify the roles of each participant.
Tables and Annexes
To support the narrative, several tables need to be included, detailing work packages, deliverables, milestones, critical risks, and staff efforts. Additionally, depending on the call, you may need to include annexes providing further information on specific aspects such as clinical trials, financial support to third parties, security issues, and ethical considerations.
Formatting and Submission Instructions
The proposal must adhere to specific formatting guidelines:
- Font and Spacing: Use Times New Roman (Windows), Times/Times New Roman (Apple), or Nimbus Roman No. 9 L (Linux) with a minimum font size of 11 points and standard character spacing.
- Page Size and Margins: The page size is A4 with at least 15 mm margins on all sides.
- Page Limit: The combined length of sections 1, 2, and 3 should not exceed 20 pages.
Conclusion
Preparing a successful proposal for the Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder Open call requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to the specified template. By clearly articulating the excellence, impact, and quality of your project, and ensuring all required tables and annexes are included, you can significantly enhance your chances of securing funding for your innovative research.
For more detailed guidance, refer to the full proposal template and instructions provided in the Funding & Tenders Portal.
Proposal Template Part B: Technical Description
TITLE OF THE PROPOSAL
[This document is tagged. Do not delete the tags; they are needed for processing.] #@APP-FORM-HEEICPAOP@#
1. Excellence #@REL-EVA-RE@#
1.1 Long-term vision #@PRJ-OBJ-PO@#
Describe your vision of the radically new technology, towards which the project would contribute in the long term.
1.2 Science-towards-technology breakthrough
Describe in concrete terms the science-towards-technology breakthrough of the project. Discuss the novelty and ambition of the proposed breakthrough with respect to the state-of-the-art. Describe the contribution of the science-towards-technology breakthrough to the realization of the envisioned technology.
1.3 Objectives
Describe the objectives of your proposed work. Explain how they are concrete, plausible, measurable, verifiable, and realistically achievable within the duration of the project. Describe the overall methodology, including the concepts, models, and assumptions that underpin your work. Explain its suitability to deal with the scientific and technological uncertainties and how it enables alternative directions and options.
1.4 Interdisciplinarity
Describe the proposed interdisciplinary approach engaging contributions from different scientific and technological disciplines. Explain to what extent the combination of disciplines brings new scientific collaborations and how it contributes to the achievement of the proposed breakthrough.
2. Impact #@IMP-ACT-IA@#
2.1 Long-term impact
Describe the potential transformative positive effects that the envisioned new technology would have on our economy, environment, and society.
2.2 Innovation potential
Describe the envisioned new technology’s potential for generating disruptive innovations in the future and for creating new markets. Explain the measures for the protection of results and other exploitation measures to facilitate future translation of research results into innovations.
2.3 Communication and Dissemination #@COM-DIS-VIS-CDV@#
Describe the proposed communication and dissemination measures, including how you will share the project’s outcomes with stakeholders, the scientific community, and the public. Explain how these measures will maximize the impact of the project.
3. Quality and efficiency of the implementation #@QUA-LIT-QL@# #@CON-SOR-CS@# #@PRJ-MGT-PM@#
3.1 Work plan and allocation of resources #@WRK-PLA-WP@#
Describe the work plan, detailing the work packages, tasks, and deliverables. Explain the allocation of resources and how they are adequate and appropriate for the project.
3.2 Quality of the consortium
Describe the consortium’s composition and explain how it brings together the necessary expertise and complementarity to achieve the project objectives. Highlight any previous successful collaborations and the roles of each participant.
Tables for section 3.1
Table 3.1a: List of work packages
| Work package No | Work package Title | Lead Participant No | Lead Participant Short Name | Name & surname of Work package leader | Gender of Work package leader | Start Month | End month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Table 3.1b: Work package description
For each work package:
- Work package number
- Work package title (Participants involved in each WP and their efforts are shown in table 3.2f. Lead participant and starting and end date of each WP are shown in table 3.2a.)
- Objectives
- Description of work (where appropriate, broken down into tasks), lead partner, and role of participants. Deliverables linked to each WP are listed in table 3.2c (no need to repeat the information here).
Table 3.1c: List of Deliverables
| Number | Deliverable name | Short description | Work package number | Short name of lead participant | Type | Dissemination level | Delivery date (in months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Table 3.1d: List of milestones
| Milestone number | Milestone name | Related work package(s) | Due date (in month) | Means of verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Table 3.1e: Critical risks for implementation #@RSK-MGT-RM@#
| Description of risk (indicate level of (i) likelihood, and (ii) severity: Low/Medium/High) | Work package(s) involved | Proposed risk-mitigation measures |
|---|---|---|
Table 3.1f: Summary of staff effort
| WPn | WPn+1 | WPn+2 | Total Person-Months per Participant | Participant Number/Short Name | Participant Number/Short Name | Participant Number/Short Name | Total Person Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Table 3.1g: ‘Subcontracting costs’ items
| Participant Number/Short Name | Cost (€) | Description of tasks and justification |
|---|---|---|
Table 3.1h: ‘Purchase costs’ items (travel and subsistence, equipment, and other goods, works, and services)
Please complete the table below for each participant if the purchase costs (i.e., the sum of the costs for ‘travel and subsistence’, ‘equipment’, and ‘other goods, works, and services’) exceeds 15% of the personnel costs for that participant (according to the budget table in proposal part A). The record must list cost items in order of costs and starting with the largest cost item, up to the level that the remaining costs are below 15% of personnel costs.
| Participant Number/Short Name | Cost (€) | Justification |
|---|---|---|
Table 3.1i: ‘Other costs categories’ items (e.g., internally invoiced goods and services)
Please complete the table below for each participant that would like to declare costs under other costs categories (e.g., internally invoiced goods and services), irrespective of the percentage of personnel costs.
| Participant Number/Short Name | Cost (€) | Justification |
|---|---|---|
Table 3.1j: ‘In-kind contributions’ provided by third parties
Please complete the table below for each participant that will make use of in-kind contributions (non-financial resources made available free of charge by third parties). In-kind contributions provided by third parties free of charge are declared by the participants as eligible direct costs in the corresponding cost category (e.g., personnel costs or purchase costs for equipment).
| Participant Number/Short Name | Third party name | Category | Cost (€) | Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ANNEXES TO PROPOSAL PART B
Some calls may ask to upload annexes to proposal part B. The annexes must be uploaded as separate documents in the submission system. The most common annexes to be uploaded in Horizon Europe are (standard templates are published in the Funding & Tenders portal):
- CLINICAL TRIALS: Annex with information on clinical trials.
- FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THIRD PARTIES: Annex with information on financial support to third parties.
- CALLS FLAGGED AS SECURITY SENSITIVE: Annex with information on security aspects.
- ETHICS: Ethics self-assessment should be included in proposal part A. However, in calls where several serious ethics issues are expected, the character limit in this section of proposal part A may not be sufficient for participants to give all necessary information. In those cases, participants may include additional information in an annex to proposal part B.
Instructions for Formatting and Submission
- Font and Spacing: The reference font for the body text of proposals is Times New Roman (Windows), Times/Times New Roman (Apple), or Nimbus Roman No. 9 L (Linux). The minimum font size allowed is 11 points with standard character spacing and a minimum of single line spacing.
- Page Size and Margins: The page size is A4, and all margins (top, bottom, left, right) should be at least 15 mm.
- Page Limit: The sections 1, 2, and 3, together, should not be longer than 20 pages. All tables, figures, references, and any other element pertaining to these sections must be included as an integral part of these sections and are thus counted against this page limit. Excess pages in over-long proposals will be automatically made invisible and will not be taken into consideration by the experts.
Structure of the Proposal
The proposal contains two parts:
- Part A: Generated by the IT system based on the information entered by the participants through the submission system in the Funding & Tenders Portal.
- Part B: The narrative part that includes three sections, each corresponding to an evaluation criterion. Part B needs to be uploaded as a PDF document following the templates downloaded by the applicants in the submission system for the specific call or topic.
The electronic submission system is an online wizard that guides you step-by-step through the preparation of your proposal. The submission process consists of 6 steps:
- Logging in the Portal
- Select the call, topic, and type of action in the Portal
- Create a draft proposal: Title, acronym, summary, main organization, and contact details
- Manage your parties and contact details: add your partner organizations and contact details.
- Edit and complete web forms for proposal part A and upload proposal part B
- Submit the proposal
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Overview of EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, and EIC Accelerator: Differences and TRL Expectations
The European Innovation Council (EIC) under the Horizon Europe framework offers three distinct programmes to support the entire innovation lifecycle: EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, and EIC Accelerator. Each programme targets different stages of technology development, providing tailored funding and support to help breakthrough innovations reach the market. This overview explains the differences between these programmes, their specific requirements, and how they are connected through their Technology Readiness Level (TRL) expectations.
The EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, and EIC Accelerator programmes are intricately designed to provide comprehensive support across the entire innovation lifecycle, enabling companies to benefit from continuous grant nurturing from TRL 1 to TRL 9. EIC Pathfinder supports early-stage, high-risk research to explore novel ideas and achieve proof of concept (TRL 1-4). Successful Pathfinder projects can then progress to EIC Transition, which helps validate and demonstrate the feasibility of these technologies in relevant environments (TRL 3-6), bridging the gap between research and market readiness. Finally, the EIC Accelerator offers targeted support for market-ready innovations (TRL 5-9), providing both grants and equity investment to help companies commercialize their products, scale their operations, and disrupt existing markets. This seamless progression ensures that innovative companies can continuously develop their technologies from initial concept to full market deployment, leveraging the EIC’s comprehensive funding and support mechanisms at each critical stage.
EIC Pathfinder
Purpose
EIC Pathfinder supports visionary research and the exploration of bold ideas to create breakthrough technologies. It focuses on early-stage research to lay the groundwork for transformative innovations.
Key Features
- Funding Scope: Supports high-risk, high-gain research projects that explore new technological possibilities.
- TRL Focus: Primarily targets TRL 1 to TRL 4.
- TRL 1: Basic principles observed.
- TRL 2: Technology concept formulated.
- TRL 3: Experimental proof of concept.
- TRL 4: Technology validated in lab.
Requirements
- Eligibility: Open to consortia of at least three independent legal entities from different Member States or Associated Countries. Single entities like high-tech SMEs and research organizations can also apply.
- Proposal: Must outline a visionary, high-risk research project with a strong potential for scientific and technological breakthrough.
Funding
- Grant Amount: Up to EUR 3 million for Pathfinder Open, up to EUR 4 million for Pathfinder Challenges.
- Funding Rate: 100% of eligible costs.
EIC Transition
Purpose
EIC Transition aims to bridge the gap between early-stage research and market readiness. It focuses on maturing and validating technologies developed under EIC Pathfinder and other EU-funded projects.
Key Features
- Funding Scope: Supports activities to validate and demonstrate the feasibility of new technologies in application-relevant environments.
- TRL Focus: Targets TRL 3 to TRL 6.
- Starting TRL: TRL 3 (Experimental proof of concept) or TRL 4 (Technology validated in lab).
- Ending TRL: TRL 5 (Technology validated in relevant environment) to TRL 6 (Technology demonstrated in relevant environment).
Requirements
- Eligibility: Open to single entities (SMEs, spin-offs, startups, research organizations, universities) or consortia (2-5 entities) from Member States or Associated Countries.
- Proposal: Must build on results from previous EIC Pathfinder, FET (Future and Emerging Technologies), or other EU-funded projects. Proposals should include a detailed work plan for technology validation and business development.
Funding
- Grant Amount: Up to EUR 2.5 million, with higher amounts possible if justified.
- Funding Rate: 100% of eligible costs.
EIC Accelerator
Purpose
EIC Accelerator supports individual SMEs, including startups and spin-offs, to develop and scale up high-impact innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones.
Key Features
- Funding Scope: Provides both grant funding and equity investment to help SMEs bring their innovations to market.
- TRL Focus: Targets TRL 5 to TRL 9.
- Starting TRL: TRL 5 (Technology validated in relevant environment) or TRL 6 (Technology demonstrated in relevant environment).
- Ending TRL: TRL 8 (System complete and qualified) to TRL 9 (Actual system proven in operational environment).
Requirements
- Eligibility: Open to individual SMEs from Member States or Associated Countries. Mid-caps (companies with up to 500 employees) can also apply for blended finance (grant + equity).
- Proposal: Must present a high-potential innovation with a strong business case and clear market potential. Proposals should include a plan for commercialization and scaling.
Funding
- Grant Amount: Up to EUR 2.5 million for grant-only support, with additional equity investment available up to EUR 15 million.
- Funding Rate: 70% of eligible costs for grant component, equity component determined based on investment needs.
Connecting the Programmes through TRL Expectations
From Early Research to Market Readiness
The three EIC programmes are designed to support the full innovation lifecycle, from early-stage research to market entry:
- EIC Pathfinder (TRL 1-4): Focuses on basic research and experimental proof of concept, laying the scientific and technological foundation for future innovations.
- EIC Transition (TRL 3-6): Bridges the gap between exploratory research and market readiness by validating and demonstrating technologies in relevant environments.
- EIC Accelerator (TRL 5-9): Supports the development, commercialization, and scaling of market-ready innovations, helping SMEs bring their products to market.
Seamless Progression
- EIC Pathfinder to EIC Transition: Projects that achieve successful proof of concept and lab validation under EIC Pathfinder can progress to EIC Transition for further validation and demonstration in relevant environments.
- EIC Transition to EIC Accelerator: Once technologies are validated and demonstrated in relevant environments, they can advance to EIC Accelerator for final development, market entry, and scaling.
Summary
- EIC Pathfinder: Early-stage research (TRL 1-4), visionary and high-risk projects.
- EIC Transition: Bridging research and market (TRL 3-6), technology validation, and demonstration.
- EIC Accelerator: Market readiness and scaling (TRL 5-9), commercialization support for SMEs.
By understanding the distinct roles and TRL expectations of each EIC programme, innovators can strategically plan their project development pathway, ensuring seamless progression from groundbreaking research to successful market introduction.
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The articles can also be a useful resource for other consultancies in the grant space as well as professional grant writers who are hired as freelancers or are part of a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME). The EIC Accelerator is part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027) which has recently replaced the previous framework program Horizon 2020.
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All Eligible EIC Accelerator Countries (including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ukraine)
Explaining the Resubmission Process for the EIC Accelerator
A Short but Comprehensive Explanation of the EIC Accelerator
The EIC’s One-Stop Shop Funding Framework (Pathfinder, Transition, Accelerator)
Deciding Between EIC Pathfinder, Transition and Accelerator
A Winning Candidate for the EIC Accelerator
The Challenge with EIC Accelerator Open Calls: MedTech Innovations Dominate
Go Fund Yourself: Are EIC Accelerator Equity Investments Necessary? (Presenting Grant+)
Digging Deep: The New DeepTech Focus of the EIC Accelerator and its Funding Bottlenecks
Zombie Innovation: EIC Accelerator Funding for the Living Dead
Smack My Pitch Up: Changing The Evaluation Focus Of The EIC Accelerator
How Deep Is Your Tech? The European Innovation Council Impact Report (EIC Accelerator)
Analyzing A Leaked EIC Accelerator Interview List (Success Rates, Industries, Direct Submissions)
Steering the EIC Accelerator: Lessons Learned from the Pilot Program
Who Should Not Apply To The EIC Accelerator And Why
The Risk of Presenting all Risks in the High-Risk EIC Accelerator Program
How to Prepare an EIC Accelerator Resubmission
How to Prepare a Good EIC Accelerator Application: General Project Advice
How to Craft an EIC Accelerator Rebuttal: Explaining Grant Proposal Resubmissions
Bridging the Gap: The EIC Transition Grant Programme Explained
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition Programme is a critical component of the Horizon Europe framework, designed to bridge the gap between early-stage research and market-ready innovations. This programme specifically targets the advancement and maturation of promising technologies developed under EIC Pathfinder projects and other EU-funded research initiatives. By providing funding and support, EIC Transition helps to validate and demonstrate the viability of these technologies in real-world applications, facilitating their path to commercialization and societal impact.
Objectives of the EIC Transition Programme
The EIC Transition Programme aims to:
- Validate Technologies: Support projects in proving the feasibility and robustness of new technologies in application-relevant environments.
- Develop Business Plans: Assist in creating comprehensive business plans that outline the commercial potential and market strategy for the technology.
- Reduce Market Risks: Mitigate the technical and commercial risks associated with bringing new technologies to market.
- Foster Innovation: Encourage the development of innovative solutions that can address significant societal and economic challenges.
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply?
The EIC Transition Programme is open to:
- Single Entities: Such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), spin-offs, startups, research organizations, and universities.
- Consortia: Comprising a minimum of two and a maximum of five independent legal entities from different Member States or Associated Countries.
Specific Requirements
- Source of Results: Projects must build on results from EIC Pathfinder, FET (Future and Emerging Technologies) projects, or other EU-funded research initiatives.
- Stage of Development: Technologies should be at a TRL (Technology Readiness Level) between 3 and 4 at the start of the project, aiming to reach TRL 5 to 6 by the project’s end.
Funding and Support
Financial Support
The EIC Transition Programme provides substantial financial support to successful projects:
- Grant Amount: Up to EUR 2.5 million per project, although higher amounts can be requested if justified.
- Funding Rate: 100% of eligible costs, covering expenses such as personnel, equipment, consumables, and subcontracting.
Additional Support
In addition to financial support, EIC Transition offers:
- Business Acceleration Services: Tailored services including coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities with industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
- Access to Expertise: Guidance from EIC Programme Managers and access to a pool of external experts to support the technology maturation process.
Application Process
Proposal Submission
Applicants must submit their proposals via the EU Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal. Proposals should provide detailed information on:
- Technology and Innovation: Description of the technology, its novelty, and the specific innovation it represents.
- Work Plan: Comprehensive plan outlining the project’s objectives, methodology, milestones, deliverables, and risk management strategies.
- Market Potential: Analysis of the market potential, including target markets, competitive landscape, and commercialization strategy.
- Consortium Capabilities: Evidence of the consortium’s ability to execute the project successfully, including expertise, resources, and prior experience.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals are evaluated based on three main criteria:
- Excellence:
- Innovation: The novelty and groundbreaking nature of the technology.
- Scientific and Technological Merit: The soundness of the proposed methodology and technological approach.
- Impact:
- Market Potential: The potential for commercialization and market uptake.
- Societal and Economic Benefits: The anticipated benefits for society and the economy.
- Quality and Efficiency of Implementation:
- Work Plan: The clarity, coherence, and effectiveness of the work plan.
- Consortium Competence: The capabilities and expertise of the consortium members.
Evaluation Process
The evaluation process involves multiple stages:
- Remote Evaluation: Proposals are first evaluated remotely by independent experts based on the above criteria.
- Consensus Meetings: Evaluators discuss and agree on the scores and comments for each proposal.
- Interviews: Top-ranked proposals may be invited for an interview with an evaluation jury, including experts and potential investors.
Key Benefits of EIC Transition
Bridging the Valley of Death
The EIC Transition Programme addresses the so-called “valley of death,” the critical phase where many promising technologies fail to reach commercialization due to lack of funding and support. By providing financial resources and expert guidance, EIC Transition helps projects overcome this hurdle and move closer to market readiness.
Accelerating Innovation
By focusing on both technological validation and business development, EIC Transition accelerates the innovation process. This dual approach ensures that projects are not only technically feasible but also commercially viable, increasing their chances of success in the market.
Strengthening European Competitiveness
EIC Transition plays a vital role in enhancing the competitiveness of European technologies and companies on the global stage. By supporting high-potential innovations, the programme contributes to the development of cutting-edge solutions that can address global challenges and drive economic growth.
Success Stories
Several projects funded under the EIC Transition Programme have made significant strides towards commercialization. Notable examples include:
- Project A: A groundbreaking technology for sustainable energy storage, which successfully validated its prototype and attracted significant investment for further development.
- Project B: An innovative medical device that improved patient outcomes and secured partnerships with leading healthcare providers for market entry.
- Project C: A novel material with superior properties for industrial applications, which demonstrated its feasibility and scalability, leading to commercial agreements with major industry players.
Conclusion
The EIC Transition Programme is a pivotal initiative designed to support the maturation and commercialization of breakthrough technologies. By providing substantial funding, expert guidance, and business support, the programme helps to bridge the gap between research and market, ensuring that high-potential innovations can make a tangible impact on society and the economy. Researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to leverage this opportunity to bring their technologies to market and contribute to the advancement of European innovation.
Navigating the EIC Transition Evaluation Criteria: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition Programme is designed to help promising technologies transition from early-stage research to market-ready innovations. A critical aspect of the EIC Transition Programme is the evaluation process, which rigorously assesses proposals to ensure that only the most promising and impactful projects receive funding. Understanding the evaluation criteria is essential for applicants to align their proposals effectively and maximize their chances of success. This article provides a detailed overview of the EIC Transition evaluation criteria, offering insights into what evaluators look for in proposals and how applicants can best meet these expectations.
Overview of the Evaluation Process
The evaluation process for EIC Transition proposals involves multiple stages, each designed to assess different aspects of the proposed project. Proposals are evaluated by independent experts based on three main criteria: Excellence, Impact, and Quality and Efficiency of Implementation. Each criterion is further divided into specific sub-criteria to provide a structured framework for evaluation.
Stages of Evaluation
- Remote Evaluation: Proposals are initially reviewed and scored individually by independent expert evaluators.
- Consensus Meetings: Evaluators discuss their individual assessments to reach a consensus on scores and comments for each proposal.
- Interviews: Top-ranked proposals may be invited for an interview with an evaluation jury, including experts and potential investors, to further assess the project’s potential.
Detailed Evaluation Criteria
1. Excellence
The Excellence criterion assesses the scientific and technological quality of the proposal. It evaluates the novelty, feasibility, and innovation potential of the proposed technology.
Sub-criteria:
- Innovation Potential:
- Key Question: How innovative and groundbreaking is the proposed technology?
- Expectation: Proposals should present a novel technology that has the potential to significantly advance the state of the art and offer unique advantages over existing solutions.
- Scientific and Technological Merit:
- Key Question: How sound is the proposed methodology and technological approach?
- Expectation: The proposal should outline a robust scientific and technical approach, supported by preliminary data and a clear understanding of the underlying principles. The methodology should be well-defined and feasible.
- Feasibility and Risk Management:
- Key Question: How feasible is the proposed project, and how well are potential risks identified and mitigated?
- Expectation: The proposal should provide a detailed plan for the development and validation of the technology, including realistic timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Potential risks should be clearly identified, along with appropriate mitigation strategies.
2. Impact
The Impact criterion evaluates the potential of the proposed technology to generate significant economic, societal, and environmental benefits. It also assesses the project’s potential for market uptake and commercialization.
Sub-criteria:
- Market Potential and Commercial Strategy:
- Key Question: What is the market potential of the proposed technology, and how well-defined is the commercialization strategy?
- Expectation: Proposals should include a comprehensive market analysis, identifying target markets, customer segments, and competitive landscape. The commercialization strategy should be clear, with a detailed plan for market entry, business development, and scaling.
- Societal and Economic Benefits:
- Key Question: What are the anticipated societal and economic impacts of the technology?
- Expectation: The proposal should articulate the broader benefits of the technology, such as job creation, economic growth, environmental sustainability, and improvements in quality of life. The project should align with relevant societal challenges and EU priorities.
- Dissemination and Exploitation:
- Key Question: How effective are the proposed measures for disseminating and exploiting the project results?
- Expectation: The proposal should outline a clear plan for disseminating the project outcomes to relevant stakeholders, including scientific publications, industry partnerships, and public outreach. Exploitation measures should focus on protecting intellectual property and enabling commercialization.
3. Quality and Efficiency of Implementation
This criterion assesses the feasibility of the project plan and the ability of the consortium to deliver the proposed research. It evaluates the overall coherence and effectiveness of the work plan, the allocation of resources, and the competence of the project team.
Sub-criteria:
- Work Plan and Structure:
- Key Question: How coherent and effective are the work plan and risk mitigation measures?
- Expectation: The work plan should be detailed and well-structured, with clearly defined tasks, deliverables, milestones, and timelines. The proposal should include risk management strategies and contingency plans to address potential challenges.
- Allocation of Resources:
- Key Question: How appropriate and effective is the allocation of resources?
- Expectation: Resources, including budget and personnel, should be appropriately allocated to ensure the project’s success. The proposal should justify the requested budget and demonstrate that the allocated resources are sufficient and well-distributed across the project tasks.
- Quality of the Consortium:
- Key Question: To what extent does the consortium have the necessary capacity and expertise?
- Expectation: The consortium should consist of high-quality, complementary partners with proven expertise and capabilities to carry out the proposed research. The roles and responsibilities of each consortium member should be clearly defined, and the consortium should demonstrate a strong track record of successful collaboration.
Scoring and Thresholds
Each sub-criterion is scored on a scale from 0 to 5:
- 0: The proposal fails to address the criterion or cannot be assessed due to missing or incomplete information.
- 1 (Poor): The criterion is inadequately addressed, or there are serious inherent weaknesses.
- 2 (Fair): The proposal broadly addresses the criterion, but there are significant weaknesses.
- 3 (Good): The proposal addresses the criterion well, but there are a number of shortcomings.
- 4 (Very Good): The proposal addresses the criterion very well, but a small number of shortcomings are present.
- 5 (Excellent): The proposal successfully addresses all relevant aspects of the criterion. Any shortcomings are minor.
Thresholds
To be considered for funding, proposals must meet or exceed the following thresholds:
- Excellence: Minimum threshold of 4/5
- Impact: Minimum threshold of 3.5/5
- Quality and Efficiency of Implementation: Minimum threshold of 3/5
Tips for Applicants
- Clarity and Vision: Clearly articulate the technology’s innovation potential and long-term vision. Explain how your project represents a significant advancement in the field.
- Detailed Methodology: Provide a robust and well-defined scientific and technical approach. Include preliminary data to support the feasibility of your technology.
- Market Strategy: Develop a comprehensive market analysis and commercialization strategy. Identify target markets, potential customers, and competitive advantages.
- Impact Articulation: Clearly describe the societal and economic benefits of your technology. Highlight how it addresses relevant societal challenges and aligns with EU priorities.
- Structured Work Plan: Ensure your work plan is detailed and well-structured. Define clear tasks, deliverables, milestones, and timelines, and include risk management strategies.
- Resource Justification: Justify the allocation of resources and ensure they are sufficient and well-distributed. Demonstrate that the budget and personnel are appropriate for the project.
- Consortium Quality: Assemble a consortium with complementary expertise and a strong track record. Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of each member.
Conclusion
The EIC Transition Programme’s evaluation criteria are designed to identify projects with the highest potential for groundbreaking innovation and significant impact. By understanding and aligning with these criteria, applicants can enhance their proposals and increase their chances of securing funding. The EIC Transition Programme offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between research and market, driving technological and societal progress for the benefit of Europe and beyond.
EIC Transition Programme: TRL Expectations from Start to End
Introduction
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition Programme is designed to support the maturation and commercialization of promising technologies initially developed under EIC Pathfinder projects and other EU-funded research initiatives. One critical aspect of the EIC Transition Programme is the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) framework, which helps gauge the maturity of technologies throughout the project’s lifecycle. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the TRL expectations for projects under the EIC Transition Programme, outlining the starting and ending TRLs and the milestones that projects are expected to achieve.
Understanding Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) are a scale used to assess the maturity of a technology. The TRL scale ranges from 1 to 9, where TRL 1 represents the basic principles observed and TRL 9 signifies a technology that has been fully demonstrated in an operational environment. The EIC Transition Programme focuses on advancing technologies from the experimental proof-of-concept stage (TRL 3-4) to a stage where they are closer to market readiness (TRL 5-6).
TRL Scale Overview
- TRL 1: Basic principles observed
- TRL 2: Technology concept formulated
- TRL 3: Experimental proof of concept
- TRL 4: Technology validated in lab
- TRL 5: Technology validated in relevant environment
- TRL 6: Technology demonstrated in relevant environment
- TRL 7: System prototype demonstration in operational environment
- TRL 8: System complete and qualified
- TRL 9: Actual system proven in operational environment
TRL Expectations for EIC Transition
The EIC Transition Programme aims to support projects starting from a TRL of 3 or 4 and advancing them to TRL 5 or 6 by the end of the project. Here’s a detailed look at what these TRL stages entail and the specific expectations at each stage.
Starting TRLs: TRL 3-4
TRL 3: Experimental Proof of Concept
At the beginning of the EIC Transition project, technologies should have achieved an experimental proof of concept. This means that the basic technological principles have been observed and validated through initial experiments. The proof of concept should demonstrate that the technology is feasible and has the potential to meet the desired objectives.
- Expectations:
- Preliminary experimental data supporting the feasibility of the technology.
- Initial prototypes or models demonstrating the core functionality of the technology.
- Identification of key technical challenges and potential solutions.
TRL 4: Technology Validated in Lab
For technologies starting at TRL 4, they should have undergone more rigorous testing and validation in a controlled laboratory environment. The focus at this stage is to ensure that the technology can perform reliably under lab conditions.
- Expectations:
- Comprehensive experimental results demonstrating the technology’s functionality and performance.
- Development and refinement of prototypes or models.
- Identification and initial mitigation of technical risks.
Ending TRLs: TRL 5-6
TRL 5: Technology Validated in Relevant Environment
By the end of the EIC Transition project, technologies should aim to reach TRL 5. This involves validating the technology in an environment that closely resembles real-world conditions. The technology should be tested to ensure it can operate effectively outside of a laboratory setting.
- Expectations:
- Demonstration of the technology in a relevant environment, such as a pilot plant, industrial setting, or simulated real-world conditions.
- Collection of data on the technology’s performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Refinement of prototypes to address any issues identified during validation.
TRL 6: Technology Demonstrated in Relevant Environment
Achieving TRL 6 means that the technology has been demonstrated to work in a relevant environment, showing that it can meet the operational requirements expected in a real-world application. This stage involves more extensive testing and validation to ensure the technology’s readiness for commercialization.
- Expectations:
- Full-scale prototypes or systems demonstrated in relevant environments, showing operational functionality and reliability.
- Detailed performance data and analysis to support the technology’s viability.
- Finalization of technical designs and preparation for scaling up production or deployment.
Key Milestones and Activities
To move from TRL 3-4 to TRL 5-6, projects typically need to achieve several key milestones and undertake specific activities. These include:
- Prototype Development and Testing:
- Develop and refine prototypes that incorporate the core technological innovations.
- Conduct iterative testing and validation to improve performance and address technical challenges.
- Risk Management:
- Identify and assess technical, commercial, and operational risks.
- Implement mitigation strategies to address potential barriers to progress.
- Market and Commercialization Strategy:
- Conduct market analysis to identify target customers, market needs, and competitive landscape.
- Develop a business model and commercialization strategy, including plans for scaling up production and market entry.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with potential end-users, industry partners, and investors to gather feedback and build support for the technology.
- Establish partnerships or collaborations that can facilitate the technology’s transition to market.
- Regulatory and Compliance Considerations:
- Identify relevant regulatory requirements and standards that the technology must meet.
- Ensure compliance with necessary regulations and prepare for certification or approval processes.
Conclusion
The EIC Transition Programme plays a vital role in advancing promising technologies from the experimental proof-of-concept stage (TRL 3-4) to validation and demonstration in relevant environments (TRL 5-6). By understanding the TRL expectations and focusing on key milestones, applicants can align their projects to meet these requirements and enhance their chances of success. The EIC Transition Programme provides essential support to bridge the gap between research and commercialization, driving technological innovation and delivering impactful solutions to market.
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The articles found on Rasph.com reflect the opinions of Rasph or its respective authors and in no way reflect opinions held by the European Commission (EC) or the European Innovation Council (EIC). The provided information aims to share perspectives that are valuable and can potentially inform applicants regarding grant funding schemes such as the EIC Accelerator, EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition or related programs such as Innovate UK in the United Kingdom or the Small Business Innovation and Research grant (SBIR) in the United States.
The articles can also be a useful resource for other consultancies in the grant space as well as professional grant writers who are hired as freelancers or are part of a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME). The EIC Accelerator is part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027) which has recently replaced the previous framework program Horizon 2020.
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Navigating the EIC Pathfinder Evaluation Criteria: A Comprehensive Guide
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder is a flagship programme under the Horizon Europe framework, designed to support high-risk, high-reward research projects aimed at developing breakthrough technologies. Understanding the evaluation criteria for EIC Pathfinder proposals is crucial for applicants seeking funding. This article provides a detailed overview of the EIC Pathfinder evaluation criteria, offering insights into what evaluators look for in proposals and how applicants can align their projects to meet these expectations.
Overview of the Evaluation Process
The evaluation process for EIC Pathfinder proposals is rigorous and involves multiple stages. Proposals are assessed by independent expert evaluators based on three main criteria: Excellence, Impact, and Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation. Each criterion has specific sub-criteria that provide a structured framework for evaluation.
Stages of Evaluation
- Individual Evaluation: Each proposal is first evaluated individually by at least four expert evaluators.
- Consensus Group: Evaluators discuss their individual assessments and reach a consensus on scores and comments.
- Panel Review: A panel of evaluators reviews the consensus reports and finalizes the rankings.
Detailed Evaluation Criteria
1. Excellence
The Excellence criterion assesses the scientific and technological quality of the proposal. It is the most heavily weighted criterion, reflecting the EIC Pathfinder’s focus on groundbreaking research.
Sub-criteria:
- Long-term Vision:
- Key Question: How convincing is the vision of a radically new technology?
- Expectation: Proposals should articulate a clear and ambitious vision for a novel technology that can transform the economy and society.
- Science-towards-Technology Breakthrough:
- Key Question: How concrete, novel, and ambitious is the proposed breakthrough?
- Expectation: The proposed research should represent a significant advancement over current technologies, with the potential for a major scientific breakthrough.
- Objectives:
- Key Question: How concrete and plausible are the objectives?
- Expectation: Objectives should be clearly defined, achievable, and aligned with the overall vision. The research approach should be high-risk/high-gain.
- Interdisciplinarity:
- Key Question: How relevant is the interdisciplinary approach?
- Expectation: Proposals should demonstrate a well-integrated interdisciplinary approach, combining expertise from different fields to achieve the breakthrough.
2. Impact
The Impact criterion evaluates the potential of the proposed technology to generate significant economic, societal, and environmental benefits.
Sub-criteria:
- Long-term Impact:
- Key Question: How significant are the potential transformative effects?
- Expectation: The envisioned technology should have the potential to create new markets, improve quality of life, or address global challenges.
- Innovation Potential:
- Key Question: To what extent does the technology have potential for disruptive innovations?
- Expectation: Proposals should outline a clear pathway to innovation, including measures for intellectual property protection and exploitation.
- Communication and Dissemination:
- Key Question: How suitable are the measures to maximize expected outcomes and impacts?
- Expectation: Proposals should include a robust plan for disseminating results and raising awareness about the project’s potential.
3. Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation
This criterion assesses the feasibility of the project plan and the ability of the consortium to deliver the proposed research.
Sub-criteria:
- Work Plan:
- Key Question: How coherent and effective are the work plan and risk mitigation measures?
- Expectation: The work plan should be detailed and well-structured, with clearly defined tasks, deliverables, milestones, and timelines. Risk management strategies should be in place.
- Allocation of Resources:
- Key Question: How appropriate and effective is the allocation of resources?
- Expectation: Resources, including budget and personnel, should be appropriately allocated to ensure the project’s success.
- Quality of the Consortium:
- Key Question: To what extent does the consortium have the necessary capacity and expertise?
- Expectation: The consortium should consist of high-quality, complementary partners with proven expertise and capabilities to carry out the proposed research.
Scoring and Thresholds
Each sub-criterion is scored on a scale from 0 to 5:
- 0: The proposal fails to address the criterion or cannot be assessed due to missing or incomplete information.
- 1 (Poor): The criterion is inadequately addressed, or there are serious inherent weaknesses.
- 2 (Fair): The proposal broadly addresses the criterion, but there are significant weaknesses.
- 3 (Good): The proposal addresses the criterion well, but there are a number of shortcomings.
- 4 (Very Good): The proposal addresses the criterion very well, but a small number of shortcomings are present.
- 5 (Excellent): The proposal successfully addresses all relevant aspects of the criterion. Any shortcomings are minor.
Thresholds
- Excellence: Minimum threshold of 4/5
- Impact: Minimum threshold of 3.5/5
- Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation: Minimum threshold of 3/5
Proposals must meet or exceed these thresholds to be considered for funding.
Tips for Applicants
- Clarity and Vision: Clearly articulate your long-term vision and how your project represents a significant advancement in technology.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Highlight the interdisciplinary nature of your consortium and how it enhances the project.
- Impact Pathway: Provide a detailed impact pathway, including plans for intellectual property protection, exploitation, and dissemination.
- Detailed Work Plan: Ensure your work plan is detailed, with clear tasks, deliverables, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Resource Allocation: Justify the allocation of resources and demonstrate that your consortium has the necessary expertise and capacity.
Conclusion
The EIC Pathfinder’s evaluation criteria are designed to identify projects with the highest potential for groundbreaking innovation and significant impact. By understanding and aligning with these criteria, applicants can enhance their proposals and increase their chances of securing funding. The EIC Pathfinder offers a unique opportunity to transform visionary ideas into reality, driving scientific and technological progress for the benefit of society.
About
The articles found on Rasph.com reflect the opinions of Rasph or its respective authors and in no way reflect opinions held by the European Commission (EC) or the European Innovation Council (EIC). The provided information aims to share perspectives that are valuable and can potentially inform applicants regarding grant funding schemes such as the EIC Accelerator, EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition or related programs such as Innovate UK in the United Kingdom or the Small Business Innovation and Research grant (SBIR) in the United States.
The articles can also be a useful resource for other consultancies in the grant space as well as professional grant writers who are hired as freelancers or are part of a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME). The EIC Accelerator is part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027) which has recently replaced the previous framework program Horizon 2020.
This article was written by ChatEIC. ChatEIC is an EIC Accelerator assistant that can advise on the writing of proposals, discuss current trends and create insightful articles on a variety of topics. The articles written by ChatEIC can contain inaccurate or outdated information.
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All Eligible EIC Accelerator Countries (including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ukraine)
Explaining the Resubmission Process for the EIC Accelerator
A Short but Comprehensive Explanation of the EIC Accelerator
The EIC’s One-Stop Shop Funding Framework (Pathfinder, Transition, Accelerator)
Deciding Between EIC Pathfinder, Transition and Accelerator
A Winning Candidate for the EIC Accelerator
The Challenge with EIC Accelerator Open Calls: MedTech Innovations Dominate
Go Fund Yourself: Are EIC Accelerator Equity Investments Necessary? (Presenting Grant+)
Digging Deep: The New DeepTech Focus of the EIC Accelerator and its Funding Bottlenecks
Zombie Innovation: EIC Accelerator Funding for the Living Dead
Smack My Pitch Up: Changing The Evaluation Focus Of The EIC Accelerator
How Deep Is Your Tech? The European Innovation Council Impact Report (EIC Accelerator)
Analyzing A Leaked EIC Accelerator Interview List (Success Rates, Industries, Direct Submissions)
Steering the EIC Accelerator: Lessons Learned from the Pilot Program
Who Should Not Apply To The EIC Accelerator And Why
The Risk of Presenting all Risks in the High-Risk EIC Accelerator Program
How to Prepare an EIC Accelerator Resubmission
How to Prepare a Good EIC Accelerator Application: General Project Advice
How to Craft an EIC Accelerator Rebuttal: Explaining Grant Proposal Resubmissions
