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Jaunie tehnoloģiju gatavības līmeņi (TRL) 2021. gada EIC Accelerator

October 27, 2021716 words4 min

EIC Accelerator blended financing (iepriekš SME Instrument 2. fāze, dotācija un pašu kapitāls) 2021. gadā ir veikusi būtiskas izmaiņas, un tas ir veiksmīgi izturējis savu pirmo iesniegšanas un apstiprināšanas ciklu jauniem saņēmējiem (lasīt: EIC Accelerator atkārtota izgudrošana).

No vairāk nekā 1500 jaunizveidotiem uzņēmumiem un maziem un vidējiem uzņēmumiem (MVU), kas ir pieteikušies kopš 2021. gada aprīļa (lasīt: AI rīka apskats), šobrīd finansējuma saņemšanai ir atlasīti 65, jo viņi ir sekmīgi izturējuši 1. soli (īss pieteikums + video), 2. posmu (garš pieteikums) un 3. posmu (VC veida klātienes intervija).

Tehnoloģiju gatavības līmenis (TRL) 2021. gadā

Lai gan ir veiktas daudzas izmaiņas, viena no izmaiņām, kas visvairāk attiecas uz potenciālajiem pretendentiem, profesionāliem rakstniekiem un konsultantiem, ir tehnoloģiju gatavības līmenis (TRL). Iepriekšējo TRL iterāciju analīzi var atrast šeit:

Kopš 2021. gada to jaunās definīcijas ir šādas:

  1. Pamatpētījums: ievēroti pamatprincipi
  2. Tehnoloģiju formulēšana: formulēta tehnoloģiju koncepcija
  3. Nepieciešama apstiprināšana: Eksperimentāls koncepcijas pierādījums
  4. Maza mēroga prototips: Laboratorijā apstiprināta tehnoloģija
  5. Liela mēroga prototips: tehnoloģija, kas apstiprināta attiecīgajā vidē (rūpnieciski atbilstoša vide galveno pamattehnoloģiju gadījumā)
  6. Prototipu sistēma: tehnoloģija, kas demonstrēta atbilstošā vidē (rūpnieciski nozīmīga vide galveno pamattehnoloģiju gadījumā)
  7. Demonstrācijas sistēma: Sistēmas prototipa demonstrācija darbības vidē
  8. Pirmā veida komerciālā sistēma: Sistēma ir pabeigta un kvalificēta
  9. Pilns komerciāls pieteikums: faktiskā sistēma, kas pārbaudīta darbības vidē (konkurētspējīga ražošana galveno pamattehnoloģiju gadījumā vai kosmosā)

Sākuma TRL EIC Accelerator

EIC Accelerator ir ieteicams sākt ar TRL 5 vai 6, jo tas parasti ir prototipa līmenis kas garantē turpmāku dotāciju finansējumu un turpmākus ieguldījumus pašu kapitālā, lai palielinātu darbību apjomu. Tā kā EIC Accelerator pieļauj arī tikai pašu kapitāla lietojumus, EIC pieteikuma sākumpunkta augšējā robeža ir TRL8. Īpašie noteikumi šim procesam ir izklāstīti Darba programma publicējusi Eiropas Komisija un EIC:

EIC Accelerator atbalsta jaunākos tehnoloģiju attīstības posmus, kā arī paplašināšanu. Tāpēc jūsu inovācijas tehnoloģiskajai sastāvdaļai ir jābūt pārbaudītai un apstiprinātai laboratorijā vai citā atbilstošā vidē (piemēram, vismaz 5./6. vai augstāks tehnoloģiju gatavības līmenis).

Šis izraksts norāda sākumpunktu tehnoloģijām, ko finansē saskaņā ar EIC Accelerator. Visiem jauninājumiem ir jāsasniedz vismaz TRL5.

Atšķirības starp pašu kapitālu un dotāciju finansējumu

Līdz 2,5 miljoniem eiro granta komponente tehnoloģiju izstrādei un validācijai (TRL 5/6 līdz 8); €0,5 – 15 milj. investīciju komponente palielināšanai un citām aktivitātēm.

Tas nozīmē, ka dotācijas komponents ir stingri paredzēts visām darbībām, kas beidzas ar TRL8 vai zemāku. Akciju komponentam nav nekādu ierobežojumu, un to var piemērot visam dzīves ciklam no TRL5 līdz TRL9.

Jūs varat pieprasīt tikai dotācijas komponentu vai piešķirt vispirms (ti, ne vairāk kā 2,5 miljonus eiro, lai segtu TRL 5/6 līdz 8 un nepieprasot ieguldījumu komponentu TRL 9), ja iepriekš neesat saņēmis EIC Accelerator tikai dotācijas atbalstu.

Ja tiek pieprasīta tikai dotācija (un bez pašu kapitāla), projekta beigas būs TRL8, ciktāl tas attiecas uz EIC. Pieteikuma iesniedzējiem ir jāiekļauj papildu pamatojums par to, kā tiek sasniegts TRL9.

Ja priekšlikums saņem GO un tiek ieteikts finansējumam, žūrija var ieteikt samazināt dotācijas summu, ja tiek konstatētas aktivitātes, kas pārsniedz 8 TRL

TRL8 noteikums dotāciju finansēšanai tiek stingri ievērots, tāpēc nevienam pieteikuma iesniedzējam nevajadzētu censties to apiet (ti, mēģinot finansēt TRL9 darbības ar dotācijas palīdzību).

[Kapitāls] ir paredzēts, lai finansētu tirgus izvēršanu un palielināšanu, taču to var izmantot arī citiem mērķiem (tostarp līdzfinansēšanai vai pat pilnīgai inovācijas darbību finansēšanai).

Ir skaidri norādīts, ka EIC Accelerator pašu kapitāla finansējums ir piemērojams arī darbībām starp TRL5 un TRL8 (inovācijas darbībām).

Kopsavilkums

Īsāk sakot, attiecīgais EIC piešķirtais finansējums EIC Accelerator projektam ir sadalīts:

  • Pašu kapitāls (no EIC fonda): finansē TRL5 līdz TRL9 darbības
  • Grants (Eiropas Komisija): finansē TRL5 līdz TRL8 darbības

Piesakoties finansējumam, ir iespējams pieprasīt gan dotāciju, gan pašu kapitālu (ti, blended financing), lai gan viens no tiem nav obligāts, jo pieteikuma iesniedzējs var pieprasīt arī vienu bez otra (ti, tikai pašu kapitālu, tikai dotāciju vai dotāciju vispirms).

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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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