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EIC Service Catalogue, Holidays edition: free and reduced services for EIC innovators

Brussels, November 29th 2023
Summary
  • ›The EIC has published a curated list of services accepting applications via the members-only EIC Service Catalogue.
  • ›This edition highlights offers that are free, reduced or negotiable for EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders.
  • ›Eight services from ecosystem partners are featured, covering market access, data and manufacturing support, acceleration, US fundraising, incubation, investor pitching, events and matchmaking.
  • ›EIC ACCESS+ can co-fund access to these partner services with grants that cover part of the service cost and applicants should check eligibility and terms on the platform.
  • ›The EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme is the mechanism behind these partner services and aims to link specialised providers with EIC innovators.

EIC Service Catalogue, Holidays edition: free and reduced services for EIC innovators

The European Innovation Council is promoting a fresh selection of partner services that are currently accepting applications. The offers are published in the EIC Service Catalogue on the EIC Community Platform. Many of these services are available free of charge or at reduced or negotiable rates for EIC awardees and Seal of Excellence holders. The catalogue is restricted to registered members of the EIC Community Platform and the EIC recommends subscribing to the service highlights newsletter for bi-monthly curated recommendations tailored to project stage.

How the EIC Service Catalogue works

Who can access the Catalogue:The EIC Service Catalogue is available to members of the EIC Community Platform. It gathers offers from organisations that partner with the EIC to deliver acceleration, technical, legal and commercial services targeted at EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition and EIC Accelerator beneficiaries as well as Seal of Excellence holders.
Search and filter capabilities:Registered users can filter the catalogue by service category, the type of EIC beneficiary addressed, and dates. The intent is to make it easier for innovators to find sector focused and highly technical services that are not always available through the core EIC Business Acceleration Services.

Holiday highlights: free or reduced services available now

Below are the services highlighted in the November selection. Each entry records the provider, what they offer, the intended beneficiaries and the delivery format where specified. These entries were published by the EIC as partner service offers. Availability and exact terms may vary so applicants should consult the full service description on the EIC Community Platform and read the Terms of Engagement before applying.

Access to Market

Provider:EIT Manufacturing.
What it offers:A matchmaking programme that links EIC innovators to the EIT Manufacturing ecosystem. The partner provides a tailored programme, active introductions to potential customers, support for entering new countries and market dissemination. Delivery is hybrid, combining online and in-person activity.
Eligible beneficiaries:EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders.

Data-driven solutions for manufacturing processes

Provider:LORTEK.
What it offers:Access to tools, knowledge and experimental facilities for deep tech and ICT projects, with emphasis on IoT, big data and machine learning for manufacturing. The delivery mode can be online or hybrid and the duration is adaptable to the beneficiary's needs.
Eligible beneficiaries:EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders.

Deep Tech Acceleration Program

Provider:Startup Leiria.
What it offers:An acceleration programme covering ideation, business development, technology development, financial sustainability, marketing and communication. The programme concludes with a Pitch Day.
Eligible beneficiaries:EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders.

Fundraising and Commercialisation in the US

Provider:Great Product Ventures.
What it offers:Free consultancy and advisory sessions to help EIC beneficiaries take first steps toward the US market, with objectives of fundraising and commercialisation in North America. The service can be remote or in person.
Eligible beneficiaries:EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders.

Incubation and Acceleration Programmes

Provider:INNOVA Srl.
What it offers:A customised, objective-oriented incubation and acceleration programme intended to turn pilot and validation cases into commercial prospects. Each beneficiary is assigned an expert tutor who follows them through the programme.
Eligible beneficiaries:EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders.

Investor e-pitching event

Provider:Strata Innovation and Growth.
What it offers:Organisation of online pitching sessions with pre-selected European investors. The focus is on deep tech, health, environment and energy sectors.
Eligible beneficiaries:EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders.

Startup Forum

Provider:La Salle Technova Barcelona.
What it offers:Opportunities for startups to present their solutions at industry-focused congresses held in Spain and attended by international audiences. Pitches are followed by matchmaking with investors and large corporations. The service is offered free of charge and is aimed at TRL stages from lab validation to operational systems.
Eligible beneficiaries:EIC Transition and EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders.

Matchmaking with Experts, Partners and Investors

Provider:Ukrainian Startup Fund.
What it offers:A targeted 1 to 3 month matchmaking programme connecting EIC beneficiaries with industry leaders, experts, angel investors, venture funds and corporations. The programme includes needs assessment, pitch coaching and matchmaking events that can be online or offline depending on participant preferences.
Eligible beneficiaries:EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders.
ServiceProviderDelivery formatEligible EIC beneficiariesCost indication
Access to MarketEIT ManufacturingHybridPathfinder, Transition, Accelerator, Seal of ExcellenceFree or reduced/negotiable
Data-driven solutions for manufacturingLORTEKOnline or hybridPathfinder, Transition, Accelerator, Seal of ExcellenceFree or reduced/negotiable
Deep Tech Acceleration ProgramStartup LeiriaNot specified, concludes with Pitch DayPathfinder, Transition, Accelerator, Seal of ExcellenceFree or reduced/negotiable
Fundraising & Commercialisation in the USGreat Product VenturesRemote or in personPathfinder, Transition, Accelerator, Seal of ExcellenceFree consultancy
Incubation and Acceleration ProgrammesINNOVA SrlCustomised programmePathfinder, Transition, Accelerator, Seal of ExcellenceFree or reduced/negotiable
Investor e-pitching eventStrata Innovation and GrowthOnline pitching sessionsPathfinder, Transition, Accelerator, Seal of ExcellenceFree or reduced/negotiable
Startup ForumLa Salle Technova BarcelonaIn-person forums at industry congressesTransition, Accelerator, Seal of ExcellenceFree of charge
Matchmaking with Experts, Partners and InvestorsUkrainian Startup FundOnline or offlineTransition, Accelerator, Seal of ExcellenceNegotiable

Financial support to access partner services

EIC beneficiaries can seek co-funding to engage with services listed in the catalogue. The EIC ACCESS+ mechanism offers financial support to cover part of the cost of vetted partner services. Under the ACCESS+ scheme applicants can receive a grant contribution to offset service costs. The precise amount, the share covered and eligibility criteria are described in the ACCESS+ call documents on the EIC Community Platform and the dedicated ACCESS+ webpage.

Practical note on co-funding:Information published on the EIC Service Catalogue and associated pages indicates that eligible applicants can receive co-funding up to a predefined cap and a percentage of the service cost. Applicants should consult the ACCESS+ call details when preparing an application and verify whether the intended service is eligible for co-funding.

The EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme and partner selection

The EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme selects organisations to act as EIC Partners. These partners include private venture builders, accelerators, incubators, regional and national innovation organisations, technology parks, research infrastructures and other service providers. The programme aims to broaden the range of sector- focused, specialised services available to EIC beneficiaries and to facilitate investor engagement and co-investment where appropriate.

Co-investment and interactions with the EIC Fund:Part of the programme's objective is to promote co-investment alongside the EIC Fund and to facilitate interactions between beneficiaries and private investors. The partnership model is intended to create additional routes to follow-up financing and commercial partnerships for EIC innovators.

For further practical information or questions about partnership services, the EIC Ecosystem Partnership helpdesk is the contact point. Email: eicpartnerships-helpdesk@eic-bas.eu.

What innovators should keep in mind

These partner services can provide useful, specialised support but they are not identical in scope, quality or capacity. Offers described as free, reduced or negotiable can still carry limitations such as limited places, eligibility filters, or requirements to contribute data or time. EIC beneficiaries should perform due diligence, read the 'Terms of Engagement for EIC beneficiaries' referenced on the platform and check the precise delivery and confidentiality arrangements before committing. The EIC also publishes a disclaimer stating that the information is provided for knowledge sharing and does not represent the official view of the European Commission.

If you are an EIC awardee or a Seal of Excellence holder and want to explore these services, log in to the EIC Community Platform, filter the Service Catalogue by your funding instrument and start applications. To get curated updates, subscribe to the EIC Service Catalogue Highlights or the EIC BAS newsletter for bi-monthly recommendations tailored to your project stage.

Disclaimer: The details in this article are derived from information published by the European Innovation Council and its partner network. Prospective applicants should consult the EIC Community Platform and the relevant partner service pages for the latest, authoritative details before applying.

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