Maratonas iki nemažėjančio finansavimo: kodėl verta dėti paraišką dėl EIC Accelerator

January 10, 2024356 words2 min

Įvadas

Neabejotinai ilgas ir sudėtingas kelias, siekiant užsitikrinti nesumažinamą dotacijų finansavimą per European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator programą. Nepaisant bauginančio proceso, galimybės teikti paraiškas vengimas yra klaida pradedantiesiems ir mažoms bei vidutinėms įmonėms (MVĮ). Šiame straipsnyje nagrinėjama, kodėl, nepaisant sudėtingo paraiškų teikimo proceso pobūdžio, EIC Accelerator finansavimo siekimas yra verta imtis.

Griežtas EIC Accelerator programų kelias

Pateikiant paraišką dėl EIC Accelerator reikia naršyti sudėtingame reikalavimų ir etapų labirinte. Procesas reikalauja kruopštaus pasirengimo, gilaus vertinimo kriterijų supratimo ir dažnai profesionalių konsultantų įtraukimo. Reikalingas paraiškos pobūdis gali būti didžiulis, naudojant išsamius šablonus ir griežtą vertinimo procesą, kuris kruopščiai išnagrinėja visus siūlomų naujovių ir verslo plano aspektus.

Nemažinamojo finansavimo vertė

Neskystantis finansavimas, kaip ir EIC Accelerator, yra reta ir vertinga prekė startuolių pasaulyje. Tai suteikia esminį kapitalą, nereikalaujant nuosavo kapitalo, todėl steigėjai gali išlaikyti savo įmonių kontrolę ir gauti lėšų, kurios gali žymiai paspartinti augimą ir vystymąsi. Kraštovaizdyje, kuriame finansavimas dažnai gaunamas su tam tikrais įsipareigojimais, nekeičiančio finansavimo žavesys yra neabejotinas.

Įveikti dvejones: klaida netaikyti

Daugelis pradedančiųjų ir MVĮ nesiryžta teikti paraiškų dėl EIC Accelerator, gąsdinami dėl intensyvios konkurencijos ir griežto paraiškų teikimo proceso. Tačiau nesikreipti yra praleista galimybė. Galima dotacijos gavimo nauda gerokai viršija paraiškų teikimo proceso iššūkius. Net nesėkmingi bandymai gali suteikti vertingų įžvalgų ir pasiruošti būsimoms finansavimo galimybėms, todėl kiekviena paraiška tampa mokymosi patirtimi.

Strateginis požiūris į taikymą

Norėdami padidinti sėkmės tikimybę, pareiškėjai turi laikytis strateginio požiūrio. Tai apima kruopštų tyrimą, kruopštų paraiškos parengimą ir galimą profesionalių dotacijų rašytojų ar konsultantų pagalbą. Gerai parengta programa ne tik padidina finansavimo tikimybę, bet ir padeda tobulinti verslo modelį bei strategiją.

Išvada

Nors kelias siekiant užsitikrinti finansavimą naudojant EIC Accelerator yra kupinas iššūkių, dėl nemažėjančio dotacijų finansavimo vertės tai yra pastanga, kurios nereikėtų pamiršti. Šis procesas, nors ir reikalaujantis daug pastangų, suteikia didelę augimo, plėtros ir finansinės paramos galimybę neprarandant nuosavybės. Pradedantiesiems ir mažoms ir vidutinėms įmonėms, siekiančioms pasižymėti atitinkamose pramonės šakose, pretenduoti į EIC Accelerator yra vertas užsiėmimas, žadantis ne tik finansavimą, bet ir strateginę plėtrą bei neįkainojamą patirtį.

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.

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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.

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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.

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EIC Pre-Accelerator

EIC Pre-Accelerator is a 2025 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Industrial Partnership

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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