Library FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for the European Innovation Procurement Awards and what are the prize amounts?
Eligible applicants include public and/or private procurers, individuals/natural persons and legal entities located in EU Member States (including OCTs) or Associated Countries to Horizon Europe. In 2022 each of the three categories will reward the winner with...
Who may take investment decisions after the transition phase in 2022?
Following the transition phase in 2022, investment decisions may also be taken by other EIC Investment Partners.
Can applicants who have already received an EU or Euratom prize receive this prize?
Applicants who have already received an EU or Euratom prize cannot receive a second prize for the same activities.
Does participation via remote communication count for honoraria?
Yes. Participation at plenary meetings through remote communication must count as physical presence at the meeting for the purpose of establishing the appropriate honoraria.
How are honoraria payments to EIC Board members authorised and validated?
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, indicating whether each member attended the entire meeting (full attendance) or only part of it (partial at...
What allowance is payable to external independent experts for monitoring, ethics and policy advice?
A special allowance of EUR 450 per day will be paid to experts appointed in their personal capacity who act independently and in the public interest. Type of action: Expert contracts. Indicative budget: EUR 5 230 000. Indicative opening: From Q1 2023.
What are the expected results of the Humanitarian Innovators prize?
Support development and scaling of disruptive innovations that deliver more cost-effective, sustainable and higher-quality aid, optimising humanitarian funding and enhancing response to urgent needs (e.g. shelter, water and sanitation, energy, food, hygiene, p...
What are the prize amounts for the Humanitarian Innovators contest?
1st prize: EUR 250 000; 2nd prize: EUR 150 000; 3rd prize: EUR 100 000.
What award criteria will the jury use to assess applications?
Criteria include: an innovative solution tested successfully and safely at sufficient scale and adaptable/scalable across humanitarian settings; quality and sustainability using advanced technologies; affordability and cost-effectiveness versus existing soluti...
What does the communication, outreach and events action cover and what is its budget?
It covers maintenance and management of the EIC website and social media, creation of content, thematic campaigns, media relations, organising EIC Summit 2024, Awards Ceremonies, presence at key events, and the Social Innovation Academia. Indicative budget: EU...
What is the daily reimbursement for high-level experts for daily expenses other than plenary meetings?
Daily expenses other than plenary meetings shall be reimbursed based on time spent and at the request of the Agency, of a daily amount of EUR 1 000.
What is the Humanitarian Innovators prize for?
To reward tested and proven use cases of disruptive innovation based on advanced technologies and services (including digital technologies) that change the paradigm and promote more efficient humanitarian aid delivery, providing assistance to vulnerable people...
What is the indicative timetable for the Humanitarian Innovators contest?
Opening of the contest: Q1–Q2 2023; Deadline for submission: Q3 2023; Award of the prize: Q1–Q2 2024.
What is the Next Generation Innovation Talents scheme and how is it structured?
Objective: enable researchers and aspiring innovators to gain experience of taking innovation beyond invention and provide start-ups access to research insights. It supports internships (approx. 600 over two years) of about 3–6 months. Two streams: 'Deep tech...
What is the objective and budget for outreach and training for EIC jury member experts?
Objective: train jury members, share best practice, strengthen cooperation among EIC actors, and showcase best projects; trainings will take place in Brussels. Type of action: Public Procurement Action. Indicative budget: EUR 700 000. Indicative opening: From...
What is the Spanish Presidency innovators summit action and its key details?
To support a high-level conference on innovation by the Spanish government during the Spanish Presidency (Jul–Dec 2023), including matchmaking sessions for start-ups and funders. Legal entity: Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología – FECYT. Indicat...
What is the Swedish Presidency Conference action and its key details?
To support organisation of a deep tech and scale-ups conference by the Swedish Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation in June during the Swedish Presidency (Jan–Jun 2023) and to cover the EIC annual event. Legal entities: Swedish Ministry of Enterprise and Inno...
What is the type of action and indicative budget for EIC Board member remuneration?
Type of action: Expert contract action. Indicative budget: EUR 500 000. Indicative opening: From Q1 2023.
What remuneration is foreseen for EIC Board members attending plenary meetings?
Honoraria of EUR 2 000 for full attendance at a plenary meeting and EUR 1 000 for partial attendance (up to 50% of the meeting time); travel and subsistence expenses (per diem) will also be paid by the Agency.
What type of action is the Humanitarian Innovators prize classified as?
Recognition Prize.
Who is eligible to apply for the Humanitarian Innovators prize?
Any humanitarian non-governmental or international organisation, and/or legal entities established in one of the Member States (including overseas countries and territories, OCTs) or a country associated to Horizon Europe.
Who manages the contest and how are winners selected?
The Agency launches and manages the contest; a jury of independent experts reviews and scores eligible applications and will propose three winners ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Are grants funded via cascade mechanisms (e.g., ERA-NETs and financial support to third parties) eligible?
No. Grants funded via cascade mechanisms are not eligible.
Are there limits on the number of slides at full application stage?
There are no limits on the number of slides at full application stage, but the applicant must be able to present at the Jury interview in a maximum of 10 minutes.