What Information Is Needed to Write A Proposal? Posted on August 29, 2017March 20, 2019 By Stephan Segler, Ph.D. Before we begin our first video call, irrespective of a contract being signed or not, both parties will sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) – (details via Email). During our first video call (2 to 2.5h) we will discuss the main points of the project and we will cover everything from the innovation, market, customers, EU challenges, financial projections, Business Model etc. Other than the information discussed, we will also need the following: Any visual material or documents that are relevant to the project or the company (pictures, links to videos, website, list of past clients, publications, awards, magazine features) Full CVs and pictures of the 3 project leaders and the founders of the company Letters of Support (LOS) by interested customers, influential supporters, suppliers, institutions, regulatory agencies, etc. – Templates will be provided Horizon 2020 Phase 1 SME Instrument / EIC Accelerator EIC Accelerator videoIndustries & CompaniesSME Instrument Phase 1Writing Tips
EIC Accelerator EIC Accelerator: New Proposal Template from March 20th (2020) Posted on March 26, 2020October 14, 2020 The new proposal template for the EIC Accelerators Green Deal deadline on May 19th has recently been released and this article summarises the major changes. New Form Fields: The first change is found in the application forms under “Call Specific Questions” where it is now required to provide the gender of… Read More
EIC Accelerator Technology Readiness Levels and the EIC Accelerator (SME Instrument) Posted on June 5, 2020October 9, 2020 Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) are a useful way of classifying the current stage of an innovation or technology. They have originally been developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) many decades ago but have persisted as a popular tool used by institutions such as the European Commission (EC)… Read More
EIC Accelerator EIC Accelerator Interview Preparation Process: Scripting the Pitch (Part 1) Posted on October 28, 2021October 26, 2021 The EIC Accelerator blended financing (formerly SME Instrument Phase 2, grant and equity) has introduced mandatory, in-person interviews in 2018 which marked the first multi-step installation of this financing instrument. For the first time, it was necessary to present and justify the innovation project in front of a jury that… Read More