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Odabir ključne riječi i evaluatora za EIC Accelerator aplikacije (SME Instrument)

August 3, 2021824 words5 min

EIC Accelerator blended financing (ranije SME Instrument faza 2, bespovratna sredstva i kapital) omogućuje svim startupima i malim i srednjim poduzećima (SME) koji se prijavljuju da dodaju ključne riječi u platformu koje će se koristiti za odabir stručnih procjenitelja (čitaj: Pregled AI alata). U prošlosti je ova značajka bila a Crna kutija funkcionirati budući da profesionalni pisci i konzultanti nisu znali kako će različiti evaluatori ocijeniti prijavu ili ima li uopće razlike (pročitajte: Ponovno izmišljanje EIC Accelerator).

Uobičajeni pristup bio je odabrati najrelevantnije ključne riječi koje odražavaju projekt (tj. baterijska tehnologija, strojno učenje, biomasa) i nadati se najboljem. Iako je ovo još uvijek dokazani način za praćenje, ovaj članak predstavlja mišljenje o tome kako se ključne riječi mogu odabrati da se maksimiziraju šanse za uspjeh podnošenja.

Grupa evaluatora i ključne riječi

Ukupni skup ocjenjivača sadrži tisuće stručnjaka koji će biti odabrani na temelju dostupnosti i, što je važno, ključnih riječi unesenih u platformu. Ove se ključne riječi biraju s padajućeg popisa, dok više nadređenih ključnih riječi sadrži više podređenih ključnih riječi, dok su ukupno 3 para nadređenih i podređenih ključnih riječi odabrana za projekt određenim redoslijedom. Osim toga, besplatne ključne riječi mogu se dodati kao dopuna početnom odabiru ključnih riječi.

Prilikom odabira ključnih riječi obično postoji više opcija budući da pokretanje s AI baterijom može voditi energija slijedi Baterija i onda Strojno učenje ili bi mogao obrnuti ovaj redoslijed. Ali što ako je tržište posebno PropTech ili nekretnine budući da projekt nudi rješenja za pohranu energije za pričuvne sustave u komercijalnim zgradama? Tada bi se ključne riječi mogle usredotočiti i na industriju nekretnina, određene segmente kupaca (npr. komunalna poduzeća) ili slične aspekte.

Postoji mnogo različitih opcija koje možete izabrati, ali do sada nije bilo poznato kako bi one utjecale na evaluaciju prijave budući da su pokušaji i pogreške bili ometeni netransparentnim evaluacijama, nasumičnim pregledima i oskudnim rokovima u 2020.

Povratne informacije ocjenjivača

European Innovation Council (EIC) je uveo značajku povratne informacije u proces ocjenjivanja koja omogućuje recenzentima da ostavljaju komentare za podnositelje zahtjeva na vrlo detaljan način. Iako su njihov identitet i pozadina nepoznati podnositelju zahtjeva, specifični komentari ocjenjivača često otkrivaju kut iz koje evaluator gleda na inovaciju.

Ako se radi o nekome tko ima znanstvenu perspektivu, tehnički pogled ili je uključen u industriju, komentari će se često fokusirati na ovaj aspekt. Bilo dobro ili loše, vrsta evaluatora može imati značajan utjecaj na to kako se prijedlog pregledava.

Nakon proučavanja više evaluacija Koraka 1, očito je da evaluatori imaju vrlo različite perspektive. Isti aspekt projekta može se hvaliti ili kritizirati u istoj recenziji, što gledište, a ne samo kvalitetu projekta, čini kritičnim.

Iz iskustva, pozitivne recenzije Koraka 1 često su hvalile učinak, izvedivost i viziju projekta ako su evaluatori uvidjeli da postoji veliki potencijal za poremećaj, dok su kritičke recenzije uglavnom bile usmjerene na izolirane tehničke ili komercijalne aspekte.

Drugačiji pristup

Umjesto da se zapitate: Koje ključne riječi najbolje opisuju moj projekt? Čini se da je bolji pristup pitati: Koju pozadinu treba evaluator da bi bio impresioniran?

Vrlo često, znanstvenik koji se bavi strojnim učenjem možda neće biti impresioniran određenom aplikacijom umjetne inteligencije, dok bi netko iz industrije kojoj cilja odmah vidio korist i imao pozitivno mišljenje. No moglo bi biti i suprotno ako je utjecaj na industriju teže zamisliti nego vrhunsku prirodu tehnologije koja bi na znanstvenika ostavila bolji dojam u usporedbi s sudionikom u industriji.

Cilj odabira evaluatora trebao bi biti odabir stručnjaka koji će razumjeti viziju tvrtke i koji će inovaciju gledati u pozitivnom svjetlu. Ono što treba izbjegavati su misli poput:

  • Pozadina je sofisticirana, slijedi jedinstveni pristup i remeti tržište, ali ne mislim da je dovoljno vrhunska iz znanstvene perspektive
  • Proizvod je znanstveno utemeljen, ali kako ćete me uvjeriti da ga kupim?

Pogotovo kada su u pitanju softverska rješenja, može ih biti čistunci koji zanemaruju fokus EIC-a na poremećaj industrije i nove poslovne modele samo da bi kritizirali izolirani aspekt projekta.

Zaključak

Ima smisla dobro razmisliti o ključnim riječima koje odaberete prije podnošenja i osigurati da potencijalna pozadina koju će imati evaluator odgovara opsegu i fokusu prijave. Ovaj pristup nije dokazana metoda dobivanja dobro evaluatori, ali mogu jasno utjecati na to kakav će biti rezultat evaluacije.

Svaki je profesionalni pisac vidio prijave s procjenama koje su kontradiktorne i bez konsenzusa. Često je razlog zašto je to tako očit iz komentara ocjenjivača i uvijek se svodi na njihovu perspektivu definiranu njihovim iskustvom.

Nažalost, ovaj pristup će vjerojatno biti vrlo kratkog vijeka. EIC već prikuplja ključne riječi tijekom 1. koraka EIC Accelerator i ručni odabir dodatnih ključnih riječi čini se suvišnim u ovoj fazi. Ipak, sve dok se na izbor ocjenjivača još može utjecati, to treba činiti pažljivo.

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Eureka Network

Eureka Network offers multiple international collaborative R&D programs including Network Projects, Clusters, Eurostars, Globalstars, and Innowwide, with funding ranging from €50K to €6.75M per project depending on the specific program. The network focuses on market-driven innovation and deep-tech development across diverse technology sectors including ICT/Digital, Industrial/Manufacturing, Bio/Medical Technologies, Energy/Environment, Quantum, AI, and Circular Economy. Applicants include SMEs, large enterprises, research organizations, universities, and startups, with Eurostars specifically targeting R&D-performing SMEs.

EIC Transition

EIC Transition provides up to €2.5 million in funding to bridge the 'valley of death' between laboratory research and market deployment, focusing on technology maturation and validation. The program supports single legal entities or small consortia of 2-5 partners including SMEs, start-ups, spin-offs, and research organizations. Technology areas include Health/Medical Technologies, Green/Environmental Innovation, Digital/Microelectronics, Quantum Technologies, and AI/Robotics.

EIC STEP Scale-Up

EIC STEP Scale-Up offers substantial equity investments of €10-30 million for established deep-tech companies ready for hyper-growth and large-scale expansion. The program targets SMEs or small mid-caps with up to 499 employees who have secured pre-commitment from qualified investors. Focus areas include Digital & Deep Tech (Semiconductors, AI, Quantum), Clean Technologies for Net-Zero goals, and Biotechnologies.

EIC Pre-Accelerator

EIC Pre-Accelerator is a pilot program providing €300,000-€500,000 in funding for early-stage deep-tech development and preparation for the EIC Accelerator program. The initiative is exclusively available to single SMEs or small mid-caps from 'Widening countries' to support regional innovation development. The program covers deep-tech innovations across physical, biological, and digital domains.

EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges

EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges is a new pilot program offering €300,000 (Stage 1) and up to €2.5 million (Stage 2) for breakthrough deep-tech solutions through ARPA-style staged funding with demand-side integration. The program targets single entities or small consortia (2-3 partners) including SMEs, start-ups, and research organizations. Focus areas include Physical AI for autonomous robotics and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for animal-free biomedical testing, requiring TRL 4 entry with end-user commitment.

EIC Pathfinder

EIC Pathfinder offers up to €3 million for Open calls and up to €4 million for Challenge-based calls to support early-stage research and development with proof-of-principle validation. The program requires research consortia with a minimum of 3 partners from 3 different countries, including universities, research organizations, and SMEs. Technology focus areas include Health/Medical, Quantum Technologies, AI, Environmental/Energy, and Advanced Materials.

EIC Accelerator

EIC Accelerator provides flexible funding options including blended finance (€2.5M grant + €0.5M-€10M equity), grant-only (up to €2.5M), or equity-only arrangements for scale-up and market deployment of breakthrough innovations. The program targets SMEs, start-ups, and small mid-caps with up to 499 employees, with MedTech/Healthcare representing 35% of funded projects. Other technology areas include Biopharma, Energy, AI, Quantum, Aerospace, Advanced Materials, and Semiconductors.

Innovation Partnership

Innovation Partnership facilitates collaborative innovation between public and private sectors with typical funding of €1-5 million per project. The program supports cross-sectoral strategic technologies through public-private partnerships and consortia. Projects focus on addressing societal challenges through collaborative innovation approaches.

Innovation Fund

The EU Innovation Fund provides substantial funding of €7.5 million to €300 million for large-scale demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies. The program targets clean energy, carbon capture, renewable energy, and energy storage technologies to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Applicants include large companies, consortia, and public entities capable of implementing large-scale demonstration projects.

Innovate UK

Innovate UK offers various programs with funding ranging from £25K to £10M depending on the specific initiative, supporting business-led innovation, collaborative R&D, and knowledge transfer. The organization funds projects across all sectors with particular focus on emerging technologies and supports UK-based businesses, research organizations, and universities. Programs are designed to drive economic growth through innovation and technology commercialization.

Industrial Partnership

Industrial Partnership provides €2-10 million in funding for industrial research and innovation partnerships focusing on manufacturing, industrial technologies, and digital transformation. The program supports industrial consortia and research organizations in developing collaborative solutions for industrial challenges. Projects aim to strengthen European industrial competitiveness through strategic partnerships.

Eurostars

Eurostars is a joint EU-Eureka program offering €50K-€500K for international R&D collaboration specifically led by SMEs. The program takes a bottom-up approach, accepting projects from all technology fields without predefined thematic restrictions. R&D-performing SMEs must lead the consortium and demonstrate significant R&D activities.

LIFE Programme

The LIFE Programme provides €1-10 million in funding for environmental protection, climate action, and nature conservation projects across the European Union. The program supports environmental technologies, climate adaptation strategies, and biodiversity conservation initiatives. Applicants include public authorities, private companies, NGOs, and research institutions working on environmental and climate challenges.

Neotec

Neotec is a Spanish program offering €250K-€1M in funding for technology-based business creation and development, supporting the growth of innovative Spanish SMEs and start-ups. The program covers all technology sectors and aims to strengthen Spain's technology ecosystem. Funding is specifically targeted at Spanish technology-based SMEs and start-ups to enhance their competitiveness and market presence.

Thematic Priorities

EU Thematic Priorities encompass various programs aligned with EU strategic priorities including green transition, digital transformation, health, and security initiatives. Funding amounts vary based on the specific program and call requirements, with projects designed to address key European challenges. Applicant eligibility varies by specific program and call, with different requirements for different thematic areas.
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