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Which specific component areas are targeted for smart edge development?
Edge Processing (low/ultralow-power processors, AI accelerators, neuromorphic processors, etc.), Edge Sensing and Imaging (optical sensors, LiDAR, MEMS, etc.), Edge Communication (5G/6G, low-power wireless, optical connectivity, etc.), Edge Power Management, a...
Which technology areas are encouraged for virtual worlds solutions?
Encouraged areas include AI for human-centric agents and adaptive interactions, distributed ledger technology for secure transactions, spatial computing and location mapping, digital twins, wearables and smart textiles, and AR/VR solutions for worker augmentat...
What are the expected results of the European Capital of Innovation prize?
The prize aims to raise the profile of cities that developed and implemented innovative policies, establish frameworks that boost breakthrough innovation, enhance city attractiveness to investors and talent, open connections and strengthen links with other cit...
What are the expected results of the European Innovation Procurement Awards?
The awards aim to stimulate innovation procurement uptake, acknowledge and support procurers and supporting entities delivering better services or bringing products to market innovatively, and build a diverse European community of buyers to share and inspire i...
What are the objectives of the European Innovation Procurement Awards?
To recognise public and private buyers and supporters across Europe for promoting and stimulating procurement of innovative solutions and innovative procurement methods, boost the transformation of research into innovative solutions, stimulate demand for innov...
What are the prize amounts for the European Innovation Procurement Awards categories?
Each category will reward a winner with EUR 75 000 (1st ranked), a 2nd place with EUR 50 000, and a 3rd place with EUR 25 000.
What are the prizes and finalist benefits for the European Social Innovation Competition?
Three winners (ranked 1st–3rd) will each receive EUR 50 000. The jury will propose up to 15 finalists; all finalists will be invited to the Social Innovation Academia, which provides business acceleration services such as mentoring and training.
What award criteria will the jury use for the European Innovation Procurement Awards?
Cumulative criteria: Transformation (stimulating conversion to innovation procurement), Uptake (replicability and scalability with KPIs), Collaboration (demonstrated cooperation and knowledge sharing with KPIs), and Societal impact (positive quantitative and q...
What categories will the European Innovation Procurement Awards feature in 2023?
Two categories: Innovation procurement initiative (rewarding actions, mid/long-term strategies and action plans that trigger innovation procurements and sustainable solutions/practices) and Facing societal challenges — ‘green energy transition’ (rewarding proc...
What characteristics are sought in innovations for the European Prize for Humanitarian Innovation?
Innovations should be cost-effective, simple to use and re-use, scalable in different humanitarian aid settings and sectors (such as shelter, water and sanitation, energy, heating or cooling, food, hygiene, protection, disaster risk reduction and health care),...
What is the European Social Innovation Competition 2023 focus?
The competition focuses on 'Fighting energy poverty' under the Repower EU initiative, supporting social innovation solutions to address inability to keep homes adequately warm and related energy poverty issues.
What is the indicative timetable for the European Capital of Innovation contest in 2023?
Opening of the contest: Q1 or Q2 2023; Deadline for submission: Q2 or Q3 2023; Award of the prize: Q4 2023.
What is the indicative timetable for the European Innovation Procurement Awards?
Opening of the contest: Q1–Q2 2023; Deadline for submission: Q2–Q3 2023; Award of the prize: Q4 2023 or Q1 2024.
What is the purpose of the European Prize for Humanitarian Innovation?
To celebrate humanitarian organisations, social enterprises and companies developing technology and innovative solutions that deliver better quality assistance to vulnerable people affected by natural disasters and man-made crises, and to recognise innovations...
What is the type of action and the indicative budget for the European Capital of Innovation categories in 2023?
Type of Action: Recognition Prize. Indicative budget: European Capital of Innovation winner EUR 1 000 000; 1st runner-up EUR 100 000; 2nd runner-up EUR 100 000. European Rising Innovative City winner EUR 500 000; 1st runner-up EUR 50 000; 2nd runner-up EUR 50...
What should applicants include under the 'City innovative vision' criterion?
Applicants should present a long-term strategic vision/plan, highlight innovative initiatives that transformed the city, explain the city’s point of departure and achievements to date, state what the city wants to achieve, list tangible actions already taken o...
What types of solutions does the European Social Innovation Competition seek?
Technological and non-technological social innovations, with particular focus on breakthrough, market-creating and deep-tech innovations that contribute to fighting energy poverty; solutions can include monitoring, awareness raising, targeting specific groups,...
Where will further details on evaluation and award criteria be published?
Further details will be specified in the rules for the contest published at the launch of the yearly contest; the common rules of contest for prizes are available on the Funding and Opportunities Portal.
Who is eligible for the European Social Innovation Competition and what are the award criteria?
Applicants must be natural persons or legal entities established in a Member State (including OCTs) or Associated Countries to Horizon Europe. Proposed solutions harming the environment or social welfare are not eligible. Solutions must have taken place in suc...
Who is eligible to apply for the European Innovation Procurement Awards?
Eligible applicants are any public and/or private procurer, individuals/natural persons and/or legal entities supporting those practices established in a Member State (including OCTs) or Associated Countries to Horizon Europe; the awarded procurement practice...
Why is addressing energy poverty a priority for the competition?
Energy poverty affects nearly 34 million Europeans, resulting from low income, high share of income spent on energy and poor energy efficiency; it has serious implications for health, wellbeing, social inclusion and quality of life, and addressing it can impro...
Will shortlisted applicants be invited to defend their application?
Yes. The jury will review and score eligible applications and invite shortlisted applicants to a hearing in front of the jury members to defend their application; this hearing may take place remotely.
How are EIC business coaches remunerated?
EIC business coaches receive EUR 1 000 per day of coaching (EUR 500 per half day).
How does the EIC facilitate collaboration with investors for the EIC Community?
Through a dedicated matching platform for investments and tailor-made services including mentoring, strategic advice, curated presentations to investors’ networks, investment readiness preparation and pitching sessions.