Library FAQ
What is the Type of Action, beneficiary and budget for the conference grant?
Type of Action: Coordination and Support Action (CSA)/Grant to a named beneficiary (linked to an Irish Presidency event). Legal entity: University College Dublin. Indicative budget: EUR 300,000.
What outcomes are expected from the Irish Presidency Conference?
Discussion of progress on the Startup and Scaleup Strategy’s five thematic priorities; identification of bottlenecks and best practices for Europe’s deeptech and scaling ecosystem; identification of key success factors for startups in critical technology areas...
What reporting templates are expected to be produced?
Voluntary diversity reporting templates for start-ups, scale-ups and investors, including API-compatible formats.
What stakeholder engagement and coordination is required during implementation?
Interactions with the Commission and an advisory panel; organising workshops involving relevant users from the Commission and other stakeholders (e.g. investors); and engaging in data sharing with initiatives such as the She Figures contractor, JRC Indicators...
What tasks are entrusted to the European Investment Bank (EIB) and what is the funding arrangement?
Tasks related to the investment component of the EIC Accelerator (including EIC STEP Scale Up and reserve for follow-on investments) have been entrusted to the EIB as implementing partner; the EIB will receive an annual fee for these tasks. Type of Action: Con...
What types of datasets must be integrated for this action?
Multi-source datasets including public, commercial, EIC primary data and surveys, ensuring quality, privacy and consistency.
Where should applicants read the detailed annexes and guidance for calls and topics?
Applicants are invited to read the call documentation on the Funding & Tenders Portal topic page and the Annexes, and the Horizon Europe Programme Guide, the Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, and the EU Grants AGA — Annotated Grant Agreement for clarific...
Which methodologies and data will be harmonised and validated?
Methodologies, definitions and datasets used in GENDEX and the EP Pilot Project, including integration of sector-specific gender baselines and leadership role disaggregation.
Who will organise the Irish Presidency Conference and when will it take place?
The conference will be organised by University College Dublin (UCD) in Q4 of 2026 during the Irish Presidency of the Council (July–December 2026). The topic text also states an indicative timeline of Q1 2026.
What activities are included in Action 3 to support EEN consortia in widening countries?
Drawing up and implementing a specific action plan based on needs, at least one training and exchange of best practice per EEN consortium, and at least two days of 1-to-1 cross-border coaching by more experienced peers/experts to draft EIC Accelerator proposal...
What are the admissibility rules for submitting applications to EIC calls?
Applications must be submitted before the call deadline electronically via the Funding & Tenders Opportunities portal or indirectly via the EIC Platform (no paper submissions); they must be readable, accessible, printable and complete using the provided forms....
What are the expected impacts for SMEs served by EEN under these actions?
Seventy percent of SMEs served will apply for the EIC Accelerator and 8% of served SMEs will receive EIC funding or a Seal of Excellence. For SoE projects, 50% of served SoE will apply for funding and 25% of these will receive funding.
What are the main responsibilities of the Coordination Office consortium?
Organisation and coordination of all activities including communication and dissemination; equal and fair allocation of implementation to other EEN members (who may be subcontractors or third parties); allowing non-EEN entities to receive subcontract/third-par...
What are the rules on financial support to third parties in the Startup Europe actions?
Financial support to third parties is included and monitored by the coordinator; the EUR 60,000 threshold in Article 204(a) of the Financial Regulation does not apply; applicants must monitor benefits to third parties and report impact; and at least 75% of the...
What does Action 2 provide to supported companies?
A 3–5 day (on average) 1-to-1 service package including identification of relevant alternative funding sources, advisory support for application or project reorientation, pitching capacity building and investor introductions, referral for non-funding needs, an...
What is the aim of Action 3 regarding EENs in widening countries?
To bring EENs in widening countries on a par with more advanced EENs so they can deliver adequate services under Actions 1 and 2 and enhance collaboration with public and private stakeholders.
What is the objective of the EEN support actions under the EIC Work Programme?
To increase the number of quality proposals and filter out companies not suitable for the EIC by analysing companies’ needs (e.g. partnering, business support) and referring them to relevant EEN services or other partners, including outreach to private sector...
What is the rationale for enhancing synergies between the EIC and Startup Europe?
To support scaling up of companies in Europe by building synergies with the wider startup ecosystem, acting as a catalyst to deliver market-ready applications and technology solutions that contribute to competitiveness and strategic autonomy in key technology...
What is the scope of actions to connect EIC and Startup Europe activities?
Connecting local digital and deep tech startup ecosystems and supporting cross-border acceleration activities, with specific attention to inclusion of widening countries; integrating startups with the Digital Europe Programme, non-EIC parts of Horizon Europe a...
What is the type of action, deadline and indicative budget for the Coordination Office call?
Type of Action: Coordination and support actions. Deadline for applications: 09/11/2021. Indicative budget: EUR 7.3 million for a Coordination and Support Action with a duration of 3 years (2022–2024).
What minimum company data must be collected and reported?
Company’s age, size (number of employees and turnover), sector, female/male CEO or founder, total public funding, total private funding, and whether it is an academia spin-off (Y/N). For Seal of Excellence (SoE) companies: amounts and source of funding sought...
What outcomes are expected from Startup Europe projects linked to the EIC?
Increasing the market footprint of European startups in strategic digital and deep tech areas (e.g. AI, Advanced Computing, Cybersecurity, Next Generation Internet, Blockchain, IoT, Greentech, Fintech); better connection of EIC-supported startups and Seal of E...
What proportion of the CSA budget is estimated for coordination and project management of the Coordination Office?
The EU estimates that between 5% and 10% of the total budget of the CSA would allow for optimal coordination and project management of the Coordination Office activities.
What SME satisfaction rate is expected from the actions?
Satisfaction surveys should be carried out for each action and SMEs’ satisfaction rate should be at least 80%.