Library FAQ
What is knowledge-driven AI powered by graph technologies?
It is AI that leverages graph structures—such as Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), Knowledge Graphs (KGs), and ontologies—to represent and reason about entities and relationships, improving contextual understanding, interpretability, and handling of non-Euclidean...
What is meant by miniaturisation and integration of quantum systems on a chip?
It refers to integrating qubits with their control and readout electronics on a single chip to reduce noise and signal delays, improve coherence times, and replace bulky external control systems with compact, efficient on-chip solutions.
What is new about FTQC?
The novelty is its ability to reliably maintain quantum coherence through real-time quantum error correction and advances in qubit design (including topologically protected qubits), enabling scalable, accurate quantum operations beyond NISQ limitations.
What is new in the miniaturisation and integration of quantum systems?
The key novelty is seamless on-chip integration of qubits and control electronics—exemplified by cryo-CMOS technology that operates at cryogenic temperatures—reducing external interference and enabling more compact, energy-efficient quantum processors.
What new technologies are enabling Edge AI?
Enablers include high-performance microchips, AI hardware accelerators, compute-in-memory (CIM) architectures, networking advances (self-learning orchestration, intelligent reflecting surfaces, 6G), and optimized AI methods like Binary/Spiking Neural Networks,...
What recent developments are driving graph-centric AI?
Advances include GNNs and emerging graph transformers, scalable graph databases, integration of KGs with generative AI and LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), self-supervised learning on graphs, multi-modal KGs, hybrid neuro-symbolic systems, and impro...
Are there page limits for EIC Transition proposals?
Yes. Sections 1–3 and the cover page of Part B (including related project information) must consist of a maximum of 22 A4 pages.
How are EIC Transition proposals evaluated in the first step?
At least three EIC expert evaluators score the proposal against each award criterion; the overall score for each criterion is the average of individual scores and the total score is the sum of the three criterion scores. A pool of best-ranked proposals request...
How are eligible costs funded in EIC Transition grants?
Eligible costs take the form of a lump sum whose amount will be determined during evaluation. Applicants must propose the lump sum based on estimated project costs as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021.
How does the EIC ensure representation of women-led SMEs in the interview pool?
If at least 30% of applications are submitted by women-led SMEs/consortia, only applications from that pool will be invited to interviews. If less than 30%, the pool is expanded to include subsequent best-ranked women-led applications until a composition of at...
What additional support can EIC Transition projects receive?
Projects are eligible to receive EIC Booster grants up to EUR 50,000 for complementary activities, may submit an EIC Accelerator proposal via Fast Track, and will receive tailor-made Business Acceleration Services and matchmaking events.
What are key conditions of the EIC Accelerator investment component?
The investment component (min EUR 0.5 million, max EUR 15 million) finances market deployment and scale up, can be requested with the grant or later, and its terms are negotiated per the EIC Fund Investment Guidelines. The EIC Fund will ensure supported compan...
What are the award criteria and thresholds at remote evaluation for EIC Transition?
Remote evaluation criteria and thresholds are: Excellence (threshold 4/5), Impact (threshold 4/5), and Quality and efficiency of the implementation (threshold 3/5).
What are the eligibility requirements to apply for the EIC Accelerator?
Eligible applicants include: a single SME established in a Member State or Associated Country; a single small mid-cap (up to 499 employees) in exceptional rapid scale-up cases; or one or more natural persons or legal entities meeting conditions such as intendi...
What feedback will I receive after evaluation?
You will receive an Evaluation Summary Report from the first evaluation step, and if invited to interview you will also receive feedback from the Jury.
What funding types and amounts does the EIC Accelerator provide?
The EIC Accelerator provides Grant Only (lump sum), Blended finance (grant + investment), and Investment-only (Equity-Only). Funding ranges from EUR 0.5 million up to EUR 17.5 million overall support; the investment component ranges from EUR 0.5 million to EUR...
What funding will successful EIC Transition proposals receive?
If successful you will receive a grant for a Research and Innovation Action covering eligible costs. The EIC considers requests of more than EUR 0.5 million and less than EUR 2.5 million and duration 1–3 years as appropriate, though larger amounts may be reque...
What is a Seal of Excellence in the EIC Transition call?
If you submit as an individual SME and meet all evaluation thresholds at the first step but are not selected for funding (including after a No-Go from the Jury), your proposal may be awarded a Seal of Excellence. At submission you will be asked to agree to sha...
What is the indicative evaluation and contracting timeline for EIC Transition?
You will be informed of the remote evaluation result indicatively within 9 weeks after the deadline. If invited, the interview will be approximately between 12–14 weeks after the deadline, interview results within about 4 weeks from the start of interviews, gr...
What is the interview format for EIC Transition?
The interview (Jury) can include a maximum of five representatives from the proposal (only individuals named in the proposal and involved in the project). The Jury comprises 4–6 members and may include one EIC Programme Manager as observer. The Jury will ask c...
What is the submission deadline and how do I apply for EIC Transition?
The deadline is 18 September 2024 at 17:00 Brussels local time. You must submit your proposal via the Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal before the deadline.
What is the total indicative budget for the EIC Accelerator call and its breakdown?
The total indicative budget is EUR 675 million: EUR 375 million for EIC Accelerator Open and EUR 300 million for EIC Accelerator Challenges. The indicative budget for investment components is EUR 405 million managed by the EIC Fund.
What is the total indicative budget for the EIC Transition call?
The total indicative budget for this call is EUR 94 million.
What path to market must I specify in an EIC Transition proposal?
You must specify which path to market will be explored and pursued during the project: direct exploitation by coordinator or beneficiary, creation of a spin-off in a Member State or Associated Country, licensing to an established company (not part of the conso...