Sustainable finance principles shape modern financial markets. They integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions. This approach supports long-term economic stability while addressing global sustainability challenges. Businesses, governments, and financial institutions are increasingly adopting sustainable finance principles to promote responsible growth. Definition Sustainable finance refers to financial practices that prioritise ESG… Continue reading Understanding Sustainable Finance: Purpose and Functionality
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Impact Investment Funding: A Guide
In today’s evolving financial landscape, impact investment funding has gained considerable traction. This approach not only seeks financial returns but also aims to create positive social or environmental outcomes. As more investors recognise the value of aligning profit with purpose, understanding the principles of impact investment becomes essential. This article serves as a comprehensive guide… Continue reading Impact Investment Funding: A Guide
Breaking the Rules: The EIC’s Investment in Well-Funded Projects
The European Innovation Council (EIC) is renowned for its role in supporting innovative start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with breakthrough potential. Traditionally, funding bodies like the EIC focus on projects needing financial support to reach their goals. However, the EIC’s investment in already well-funded projects is breaking the conventional rules of funding allocation.… Continue reading Breaking the Rules: The EIC’s Investment in Well-Funded Projects
Mastering the Art of Pitching for Soft Funding: Insider Tips
Mastering the art of pitching for soft funding is crucial for securing grants, subsidies, and other non-equity-based financing. Soft funding provides vital resources for innovative projects, particularly in their early stages, without the need for repayment or equity dilution. Here, we delve into insider tips to help you craft a compelling pitch that captures the… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Pitching for Soft Funding: Insider Tips
Horizon Europe: Tips for Lump Sum Financing Model
In the landscape of research and innovation funding, Horizon Europe stands as a beacon of opportunity for scientists, researchers, and innovators across Europe and beyond. One of the funding models under Horizon Europe that has gained popularity is the lump sum financing approach. In this article, we will delve into valuable insights and practical tips… Continue reading Horizon Europe: Tips for Lump Sum Financing Model
The EIC Seal of Excellence
In the dynamic landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship, securing funding is often the key to transforming ground-breaking ideas into reality. Recognizing this critical need, the European Union has introduced the European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition activities Seal of Excellence and the EIC Seal of Excellence. These are quality labels under Horizon Europe, the EU’s research… Continue reading The EIC Seal of Excellence
EIC 2024 Work Programme: €1.2 Billion in Funding for Innovation
The European Commission 2024 work programme of the European Innovation Council is now on. The programme focuses on strategic technologies and scaling up companies. The emphasis, specifically, is on empowering SMEs and start-ups to foster the development and scaling up of ‘deep tech’ innovations. Critical sectors include generative artificial intelligence (AI), space, critical raw materials,… Continue reading EIC 2024 Work Programme: €1.2 Billion in Funding for Innovation
European Commission Enhances Oversight of Innovation Council
The European Commission enhances oversight of Innovation Council by restructuring its Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (RTD). This restructuring, effective from May, brought notable change. Overall, it shifted oversight of the European Innovation Council (EIC) funding program to the Directorate for the European Research Area and Innovation. This particular directorate is under the leadership of… Continue reading European Commission Enhances Oversight of Innovation Council