Library FAQ
What process applies to projects involving classified or security-sensitive information?
Such projects must go through a Security Appraisal to authorise funding and may be subject to specific security rules detailed in a Security Section annexed to the grant agreement.
What provisions apply to research outputs in a public emergency?
If requested by the EIC and SME Executive Agency, projects must immediately deposit research outputs in a repository and provide open access under a CC BY licence, CC0 or equivalent, or, if open access would be against the project’s legitimate interests, grant...
What rules does the EIC Fund apply regarding non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes?
The EIC Fund shall directly apply the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (as amended from time to time) issued by the Council in respect of EIC Accelerator operations.
What use of Copernicus and Galileo/EGNOS is required?
Projects involving earth observation, positioning, navigation or timing data, services or technologies must make use of at least Copernicus and Galileo/EGNOS data, services and technologies.
When is the Gender Equality Plan checked during the application process?
A self-declaration is requested at application stage, and the existence of the Gender Equality Plan is checked before grant signature.
When might facility security clearing be required during the grant process?
Depending on the type of activity, facility security clearing may have to be provided before grant signature; the granting authority will assess the need case by case and establish delivery dates during grant preparation.
Which exclusion situations bar applicants from participating?
Applicants subject to EU administrative sanctions or in exclusion situations cannot participate, including bankruptcy or similar insolvency procedures; breach of social security or tax obligations; grave professional misconduct; fraud, corruption, links to cri...
Which organisations must have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP)?
Each legal entity that is a public body, a research organisation or a higher education establishment must have a Gender Equality Plan.
Are previous winners of the European Social Innovation Competition eligible?
No. Winners of all categories of previous editions of the European Social Innovation Competition are not eligible.
Can an applicant who already received an EU or Euratom prize receive a second prize for the same activities?
No. Applicants that have already received an EU or Euratom prize cannot receive a second prize for the same activities.
Can proposed solutions be based on ongoing activities or completed initiatives?
Yes. Proposed solutions must relate to ongoing activities or completed initiatives; for ongoing activities only work achieved by the submission deadline will be considered for the prize.
Does remote participation count for EIC Board honoraria?
Yes. Participation at plenary meetings through remote communication counts as physical presence for honoraria.
How are honoraria and expenses authorised for payment?
Payments are authorised by the Agency based on an attendance list validated by the EIC Board President and the Director of the Agency or their deputies.
How are members of the EIC Board remunerated for their services?
Members are remunerated with honoraria for participation at plenary and other meetings, travel allowances and per diems for in-person meetings; honoraria are paid by the Agency.
How many winners will the jury propose and how are they ranked?
The jury will review eligible applications and propose up to three winners, ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
What are the award criteria for the competition?
Degree of innovation; usability and inclusiveness; positive social impact; viability and sustainability; scalability and replicability; and decentralisation and governance.
What are the expected results of the European Social Innovation Competition?
Raising awareness about social innovation, sparking new socially innovative ideas, creating a network of practitioners, and supporting finalists to transform ideas into structured businesses.
What are the honoraria rates for EIC Board plenary attendance?
EUR 2,000 for full attendance at a plenary meeting; EUR 1,000 for partial attendance (up to 50% of the meeting time).
What are the indicative budgets for expert contracts and communication/outreach actions?
Expert contracts: indicative budget EUR 4,980,000. Communication, outreach, events: indicative budget EUR 4,500,000.
What are the limits on the number of Booster grants per project?
A maximum of three EIC Booster grants can be awarded for each EIC Pathfinder project (more in exceptional cases). A maximum of one EIC Booster grant can be awarded for each EIC Transition project.
What are the objectives and key features of the EIC Data management and IT systems integration action?
To provide IT developments and data integration (new functionalities, cloud infrastructure, helpdesk, security) including consolidating data sources, improving tools, updating platforms, and following open-source and open data standards; indicative budget EUR...
What are the prize amounts for the three winners?
The three winners will receive EUR 75,000 (1st), EUR 50,000 (2nd) and EUR 25,000 (3rd), totalling EUR 150,000.
What is the EIC Booster Grant scheme and what is the maximum grant amount?
The scheme provides financial support to third parties linked to EIC Pathfinder or Transition projects in the form of grants of a fixed maximum amount not exceeding EUR 50,000.
What is the indicative timetable for the competition stages?
Opening Q1–Q2 2024; deadline for submission Q2–Q3 2024; award of the prize Q3 2024–Q1 2025.