Securing funding is a crucial step for start-ups looking to turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses. However, to attract investors or secure loans, entrepreneurs must present a strong business case that demonstrates the viability and potential of their venture. In this article, we’ll explore five essential tips for building a robust business case that… Continue reading Start-up Funding: 5 Tips for Building a Strong Business Case
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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