2023
EAIC Reacts to Drastic Change in Submission Process for EIC Accelerator Application
Brussels, 07 June 2023
EAIC stands with the start-up community in response to the recent changes in the submission for EIC Accelerator applications. We want to address the challenges and offer suggestions to tackle the issues arising from these changes.
It is essential to recognise that the recent changes, introduced a few days only before a deadline, have a significant impact on the start-up community, causing confusion and uncertainty.
We urge the European Commission to tackle the most pressing issues arising from the new submission process ahead of the 21 June deadline:
In addition, EAIC suggests implementing a protocol for future changes to the submission process. By establishing clear communication channels, conducting consultations, and implementing gradual modifications, we can minimize disruptions and create a more supportive environment for start-ups.
EAIC stands with the start-up community in response to the recent changes in the submission for EIC Accelerator applications. We want to address the challenges and offer suggestions to tackle the issues arising from these changes.
It is essential to recognise that the recent changes, introduced a few days only before a deadline, have a significant impact on the start-up community, causing confusion and uncertainty.
We urge the European Commission to tackle the most pressing issues arising from the new submission process ahead of the 21 June deadline:
- Relax the page limit requirement,
- Remove all references to “coordinators” and “participants” to avoid any confusion with collaborative calls,
- Stabilize the current template early enough before the postponed June cut-off date so that applicants have sufficient time to address all questions,
- Ensure that the evaluators are adequately trained on the new format.
In addition, EAIC suggests implementing a protocol for future changes to the submission process. By establishing clear communication channels, conducting consultations, and implementing gradual modifications, we can minimize disruptions and create a more supportive environment for start-ups.
2022
EAIC launches the second update of the NextGenerationEU Guide
Brussels, 29 June 2022
One year after the launch of the Recovery Plan, first projects are already starting, EAIC releases a new version of its flagship publication “NGEU Guide” with concrete projects showing how, on the ground, the EU recovery plan is materialising.
Today the EAIC releases the second update of its flagship report: “NextGenerationEU Guide, for the industry to better understand and seize its opportunities”
One year after the launch of the Recovery Plan, first projects are already starting, EAIC releases a new version of its flagship publication “NGEU Guide” with concrete projects showing how, on the ground, the EU recovery plan is materialising.
Today the EAIC releases the second update of its flagship report: “NextGenerationEU Guide, for the industry to better understand and seize its opportunities”
- The new edition includes projects already starting to be implemented across Europe to recover from the COVID-19 pandemia.
- Report synthetises the National Recovery Plans in 26 EU member states to spend €750 bn foreseen from NextGenerationEU, the EU’s recovery plan announced in 2021.
- This new update includes summarised information on opened and planned calls in each country to implement the recovery plans.
- Member states had to dedicate at least 37% of the expenditures to measures contributing to climate objectives and at least 20% to digital objectives.
- International collaboration in strategic Value Chains such as Hydrogen, Battery, or Semiconductors to reduce dependency of the EU on foreign technologies is favoured, the report summarises where EU countries are focusing their efforts into.
2021
European Association of Innovation Consultants appoints Marie Latour
as Secretary General
23 September 2021
2020
New Association kicks-off to boost European
research and innovation investments
6 November 2020
EIC Accelerator: 15 Recommendations to Reduce the Part of Luck vs Skills
in the selection of Future European deeptech Champions
8 September 2020
European Innovation Consultants Working Group Accelerates its Outreach with Website Release Today
27 March 2020
