# EIC Accelerator Application Documents

This directory contains all application documents for the **European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator** program.

## Directory Structure

```
eic-accelerator/
├── README.md                    # This file
├── PROGRAM_INFO.md              # Program overview, requirements, deadlines
├── APPLICATION_SCOPE.md         # Detailed application scope and strategy
├── budget/                      # Budget documents for this application
│   ├── budget_breakdown.csv
│   └── budget_justification.md
├── team/                        # Team documents for this application
│   └── team_cvs/
└── documents/                   # Other application documents
    ├── pitch_deck/
    ├── business_plan/
    └── technical_documentation/
```

## Application Summary

- **Program**: EIC Accelerator
- **Application Type**: Full Program (18 months)
- **Grant Requested**: €1,815,000
- **Timeline**: Months 1-18 (Q1 2026 - Q2 2027)
- **Deadline (Short Application)**: Rolling submission
- **Deadline (Full Application)**: 12 March 2025 OR 1 October 2025

## Key Documents

1. **APPLICATION_SCOPE.md**: Complete application strategy, deliverables, budget breakdown, evaluation criteria, and best practices
2. **PROGRAM_INFO.md**: Program overview, eligibility, requirements, and official links

## Next Steps

1. Complete pitch deck (10 slides) for short application
2. Create video pitch (3 minutes) featuring core team
3. Prepare full business plan for full application
4. Finalize technical documentation
5. Prepare ownership control declaration