turash/funding/FUNDING_GAP_ANALYSIS.md
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- Technical implementation plans and roadmaps
- Financial projections and funding strategy
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- Mathematical models for resource matching
- Competitive analysis and market research
- Go-based core models and algorithms

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Funding Application Gap Analysis

Date: November 2025 Last Updated: November 2025 Purpose: Identifies gaps between funding application requirements and existing project documentation


Overview

This document identifies gaps between funding application requirements (from APPLICATION_REQUIREMENTS_REPORT.md) and existing project documentation in the concept/ directory and funding/applications/ directory. Use this to identify what needs to be prepared for funding applications.

Selected Priority Programs:

  1. EIC Accelerator (EU)
  2. ZIM (Germany)
  3. DBU Environmental (Germany)
  4. LIFE Programme SNaP (EU)
  5. Berlin Innovative (Germany) - Website currently unavailable

COMPLETE - Ready for Funding Applications

1. Project Description (100% Required)

Status: COMPREHENSIVE - Well documented

  • Location: Multiple files covering all aspects
  • Technical Details: concept/03_core_concept_resource-matching_engine.md, concept/10_matching_engine_core_algorithm.md
  • Innovation Focus: Extensive documentation on graph-based matching, industrial symbiosis
  • Project Scope: concept/00_introduction.md, concept/05_system_overview.md
  • Gap: None - comprehensive project description exists

Files:

  • concept/00_introduction.md - Executive summary
  • concept/03_core_concept_resource-matching_engine.md - Core innovation
  • concept/05_system_overview.md - System overview
  • concept/10_matching_engine_core_algorithm.md - Technical innovation
  • Multiple technical architecture files

2. Budget Breakdown (100% Required)

Status: COMPLETE - Program-specific budgets created

  • Location: Program-specific directories with CSV and justification files
  • Details:
    • EIC Accelerator: €1.815M (18 months) - funding/eu/eic-accelerator/budget/
    • ZIM: €465k (6 months) - funding/national/germany/zim/budget/
    • DBU: €152.5k (3-6 months) - funding/national/germany/dbu-funding/budget/
    • LIFE Programme: €1.815M (18 months) - funding/eu/life-programme/budget/
    • All budgets include CSV files and detailed justifications
  • Gap: None - program-specific budgets ready

Files Created:

  • funding/eu/eic-accelerator/budget/budget_breakdown.csv
  • funding/eu/eic-accelerator/budget/budget_justification.md
  • funding/national/germany/zim/budget/budget_breakdown.csv
  • funding/national/germany/zim/budget/budget_justification.md
  • funding/national/germany/dbu-funding/budget/budget_breakdown.csv
  • funding/national/germany/dbu-funding/budget/budget_justification.md
  • funding/eu/life-programme/budget/budget_breakdown.csv
  • funding/eu/life-programme/budget/budget_justification.md
  • funding/applications/budget/ - Master budget files and templates

Action Needed: Complete - Ready for funding applications


3. CVs of Team Members (100% Required)

Status: COMPLETE - CV files created for all programs

  • Location: Program-specific team directories
  • Details:
    • Founder & CTO CV (Damir Mukimov) - EU format
    • Team expertise summary document
    • CVs placed in all program directories
  • Gap: None - CVs ready for applications

Files Created:

  • funding/eu/eic-accelerator/team/team_cvs/CV_Damir_Mukimov.md
  • funding/national/germany/zim/team/team_cvs/CV_Damir_Mukimov.md
  • funding/national/germany/dbu-funding/team/team_cvs/CV_Damir_Mukimov.md
  • funding/eu/life-programme/team/team_cvs/CV_Damir_Mukimov.md
  • funding/applications/team_cvs/CV_Damir_Mukimov.md - Master CV
  • funding/applications/team_cvs/TEAM_EXPERTISE_SUMMARY.md - Team summary

Action Needed: Complete - Ready for funding applications

Note: Additional team member CVs needed when team is assembled (currently documented team composition in TEAM_EXPERTISE_SUMMARY.md)


4. Market Analysis (86% Required)

Status: COMPREHENSIVE - Excellent coverage

  • Location: concept/01_market_analysis.md
  • Details:
    • TAM/SAM/SOM analysis
    • Target customer segments
    • Geographic focus
    • Competitive landscape
    • Market validation framework
  • Gap: None - comprehensive market analysis exists

Files:

  • concept/01_market_analysis.md - Complete market analysis
  • concept/02_competitive_analysis.md - Competitive landscape
  • concept/monetisation/competitive-analysis.md - Detailed competitive analysis

5. Business Plan (86% Required)

Status: WELL DOCUMENTED - Comprehensive business model

  • Location: concept/monetisation/ directory
  • Details:
    • Revenue model (monetisation/revenue-model.md)
    • Pricing strategy (monetisation/pricing-strategy.md)
    • Go-to-market strategy (monetisation/go-to-market.md)
    • Financial projections (monetisation/financial-projections.md)
    • Unit economics (LTV/CAC)
  • Gap: May need consolidated single document format for some applications (optional)

Files:

  • concept/22_output_monetization.md - Overview (references monetisation/)
  • concept/monetisation/revenue-model.md - Revenue streams
  • concept/monetisation/financial-projections.md - Financial model
  • concept/monetisation/go-to-market.md - Market strategy

Action Needed: Optional - Create consolidated business plan document (10-20 pages) if required by specific applications


6. Project Timeline & Milestones (86% Required)

Status: DETAILED - Comprehensive roadmap

  • Location: concept/28_project_roadmap.md
  • Details:
    • 18-month roadmap with monthly milestones
    • Phase-by-phase breakdown
    • Deliverables per milestone
    • Success metrics
    • Technical dependencies
  • Gap: None - detailed timeline exists

Files:

  • concept/28_project_roadmap.md - 18-month detailed roadmap
  • concept/24_prototype_roadmap.md - High-level phases
  • concept/monetisation/implementation-roadmap.md - Business implementation timeline

Action Needed: Optional - Create Gantt chart visualization for funding applications (helpful but not critical)


7. Innovation Documentation (100% Required)

Status: EXTENSIVE - Well documented

  • Location: Multiple technical files
  • Details:
    • Graph-based matching engine innovation
    • Multi-resource matching algorithm
    • Hybrid Neo4j + PostGIS architecture
    • Technical novelty clearly described
    • Technology readiness level (TRL 5-8 mentioned)
  • Gap: May need formal TRL assessment document (helpful but not critical)

Files:

  • concept/03_core_concept_resource-matching_engine.md - Core innovation
  • concept/10_matching_engine_core_algorithm.md - Algorithm details
  • concept/09_graph_database_design.md - Technical innovation
  • concept/11_technical_architecture_implementation.md - Implementation details

Action Needed: Optional - Create formal TRL (Technology Readiness Level) assessment document (currently TRL 5-8 range mentioned, specific assessment helpful but not critical)


8. Financial Projections (50% Required)

Status: DETAILED - Comprehensive financial model

  • Location: concept/monetisation/financial-projections.md
  • Details:
    • Year 1-3 revenue projections
    • Unit economics (LTV/CAC)
    • Cost structure
    • Profitability timeline
    • Cash flow projections
  • Gap: None - comprehensive financial projections exist

Files:

  • concept/monetisation/financial-projections.md - Complete financial model
  • concept/28_project_roadmap.md - Budget breakdown

9. Environmental Impact Assessment (29% Required - for DBU, LIFE Programme)

Status: COMPLETE - Comprehensive environmental impact assessment created

  • Location: concept/impact/ENVIRONMENTAL_IMPACT_ASSESSMENT.md
  • Coverage:
    • Quantified CO₂ emissions reduction: 100,000 t CO₂ (Year 1) → 1,200,000 t CO₂ (Year 3)
    • Waste reduction methodology: 50,000 t → 600,000 t diverted from landfill
    • Water conservation metrics: 2.5 M m³ → 30 M m³ reused
    • Sustainability KPIs: Material circularity rate, waste diversion rate, resource efficiency index
    • DBU #DBUcirconomy alignment: Closing material loops, resource-efficient design, new circular business models
    • EU Green Deal alignment: 1.8M t CO₂ avoided (3-year cumulative), supporting 55% emissions reduction target
    • Measurability plan: Real-time tracking, monthly/quarterly reporting, annual assessments
    • Verification framework: GHG Protocol compliant, ISO 14064 aligned, CSRD ready

Files Created:

  • concept/impact/ENVIRONMENTAL_IMPACT_ASSESSMENT.md - Comprehensive assessment (detailed methodology, calculations, projections)

Action Needed: Complete - Ready for funding applications (DBU, LIFE Programme)


⚠️ PARTIALLY DOCUMENTED - Needs Attention

10. ⚠️ Proof of Concept/Prototype (43% Required)

Status: ⚠️ CONCEPTUAL - Architecture defined, no working prototype

  • Location: Technical architecture files
  • Existing Coverage:
    • Detailed technical architecture
    • Schema definitions
    • Algorithm descriptions
    • Roadmap includes MVP plan
    • References to prototype in roadmap
  • Gap:
    • No working prototype exists yet (planned for Month 1-3)
    • No proof of concept results/demo
    • No test results/validation data
    • No demo video or screenshots

Where Mentioned:

  • concept/28_project_roadmap.md - MVP planned for Months 1-3
  • concept/24_prototype_roadmap.md - Prototype phases
  • Technical architecture extensively documented

Action Needed:

  • Build MVP/prototype before funding applications (or emphasize strong technical foundation)
  • Document proof of concept results
  • Create demo video/screenshots
  • Gather preliminary test results
  • For early applications: Emphasize strong technical foundation and detailed architecture

Priority: 🟡 HIGH - Strengthens all applications significantly


MISSING - Needs to be Created

11. Company Registration Documents (100% Required)

Status: COMPLETE - Notarized founding document obtained

  • Location: funding/applications/company_registration/
  • Details:
    • German company registration certificate - Glowing Pixels UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
    • Proof of Berlin location - Coppistraße 12, 10365 Berlin
    • Notarized founding document - 27 April 2021 certification
    • Shareholder details - Damir Mukimov (100%, €200 capital)
    • Business purpose - IT consulting, software development
    • Tax information - Number 37/309/50721, Finanzamt Berlin für Körperschaften II
  • Gap: None - All registration documents complete

Files Created:

  • funding/applications/company_registration/2021-04-27 Glowing Pixels Notar Beglaubige Absc.pdf - Notarized founding protocol
  • funding/applications/company_registration/company_details.md - Structured company information

Action Needed: Complete - Ready for funding applications


12. Partnership/Consortium Agreements (50% Required - for Horizon Europe, CBE JU)

Status: NOT DOCUMENTED - Partnerships mentioned but no agreements

  • Gap:
    • No consortium agreements documented (needed for EU collaborative programs)
    • No letters of intent from partners
    • No partnership agreements
    • No research partner agreements

Where Partnerships Mentioned:

  • concept/28_project_roadmap.md - Strategic partnerships planned
  • concept/monetisation/go-to-market.md - Utility partnerships mentioned
  • Various files mention municipal partnerships, facilitator marketplace

Action Needed (For EU collaborative programs only):

  • Identify partners from different EU countries (if applying to Horizon Europe, CBE JU)
  • Establish partnership agreements
  • Get letters of support/intent
  • Create PARTNERSHIP_AGREEMENTS.md document
  • Place in funding/applications/partnerships/ directory

Note:

  • Not needed for single SME programs (EIC Accelerator, ZIM, DBU, Berlin Innovative)
  • May be needed for LIFE Programme if consortium required (check specific call requirements)

Priority: 🟡 HIGH (only if applying to collaborative programs like Horizon Europe, CBE JU)


📊 SUMMARY TABLE

Requirement Required By Status Gap Level Priority
Company Registration Documents 100% Complete None -
Project Description 100% Complete None -
Budget Breakdown 100% Complete None -
CVs of Team Members 100% Complete None -
Innovation Documentation 100% Extensive Minor (TRL assessment) Low
Market Analysis 86% Complete None -
Business Plan 86% Well documented Minor (consolidate) Low
Project Timeline 86% Detailed Minor (Gantt chart) Low
Financial Projections 50% Detailed None -
Partnership Agreements 50% Not documented High (for EU collaborative) HIGH (if EU collaborative)
Proof of Concept 43% ⚠️ Conceptual High HIGH
Environmental Impact 29% Complete None -

🎯 ACTION PRIORITIES

🟡 HIGH PRIORITY (Strengthen Applications)

  1. Proof of Concept/Prototype (43% required, but strengthens all applications)

    • Build MVP/prototype (or emphasize strong technical foundation)
    • Document proof of concept results
    • Create demo video/screenshots
    • Gather preliminary test results
    • Status: ⚠️ Strengthens - Not blocking but significantly strengthens applications
  2. Partnership Agreements (Required only for EU collaborative programs)

    • Identify partners if applying to Horizon Europe, CBE JU
    • Get letters of support/intent
    • Establish partnership agreements
    • Status: Not needed for selected priority programs (EIC, ZIM, DBU are single SME programs)
    • Note: LIFE Programme may need partners - check specific call requirements

🟢 MEDIUM PRIORITY (Enhancement - Optional)

  1. Consolidated Business Plan (Optional enhancement)

    • Create single 10-20 page business plan document
    • Pull from all monetisation documents
    • Format for funding applications
    • Status: Optional - Individual documents exist
  2. Gantt Chart (Optional visualization)

    • Create visual Gantt chart of project timeline
    • Show dependencies and milestones
    • Useful for funding applications
    • Status: Optional - Timeline exists in text format
  3. TRL Assessment (Optional formal document)

    • Create formal Technology Readiness Level assessment
    • Document current TRL (likely 5-7)
    • Show path to TRL 8-9
    • Status: Optional - TRL 5-8 mentioned in documentation

📝 CURRENT DOCUMENT STRUCTURE

Completed Application Files

funding/
├── applications/
│   ├── budget/                           # ✅ Master budget files
│   │   ├── budget_by_category.csv
│   │   ├── budget_by_workpackage.csv
│   │   ├── budget_personnel_detailed.csv
│   │   ├── BUDGET_VARIANTS_BY_PROGRAM.md
│   │   ├── BUDGET_CALCULATION_SUMMARY.md
│   │   └── BUDGET_README.md
│   │
│   ├── team_cvs/                        # ✅ Team documents
│   │   ├── CV_Damir_Mukimov.md
│   │   ├── TEAM_EXPERTISE_SUMMARY.md
│   │   ├── CV_PREPARATION_CHECKLIST.md
│   │   └── CV_TEMPLATE_EU_FORMAT.md
│   │
│   └── company_registration/             # ✅ Complete
│       ├── 2021-04-27 Glowing Pixels Notar Beglaubige Absc.pdf
│       └── company_details.md
│
├── eu/
│   ├── eic-accelerator/                 # ✅ Complete application
│   │   ├── budget/
│   │   │   ├── budget_breakdown.csv    # ✅ Created
│   │   │   └── budget_justification.md # ✅ Created
│   │   └── team/
│   │       └── team_cvs/
│   │           └── CV_Damir_Mukimov.md # ✅ Created
│   │
│   └── life-programme/                  # ✅ Complete application
│       ├── budget/
│       │   ├── budget_breakdown.csv    # ✅ Created
│       │   │   └── budget_justification.md  # ✅ Created
│       └── team/
│           └── team_cvs/
│               └── CV_Damir_Mukimov.md # ✅ Created
│
└── national/germany/
    ├── zim/                              # ✅ Complete application
    │   ├── budget/
    │   │   ├── budget_breakdown.csv    # ✅ Created
    │   │   └── budget_justification.md  # ✅ Created
    │   └── team/
    │       └── team_cvs/
    │           └── CV_Damir_Mukimov.md # ✅ Created
    │
    └── dbu-funding/                      # ✅ Complete application
        ├── budget/
        │   ├── budget_breakdown.csv    # ✅ Created
        │   │   └── budget_justification.md  # ✅ Created
        └── team/
            └── team_cvs/
                └── CV_Damir_Mukimov.md # ✅ Created

Concept Documentation

concept/
├── impact/
│   └── ENVIRONMENTAL_IMPACT_ASSESSMENT.md  # ✅ Complete
├── monetisation/                           # ✅ Business plan documents
└── [Technical documentation files]         # ✅ Comprehensive

🚀 NEXT STEPS

1. Immediate (Week 1) - 🔴 CRITICAL

  1. Company Registration Documents
    • Verify if company is already registered in Germany
    • If registered: Gather all registration documents
    • If not registered: Start registration process (may take 1-4 weeks)
    • Document Berlin address/proof of location
    • Create funding/applications/company_registration/ directory
    • Place all registration documents there

2. Short-term (Week 2-3) - 🟡 HIGH PRIORITY

  1. Proof of Concept/Prototype (if time permits)
    • Build minimal prototype/demo for proof of concept
    • Document proof of concept results
    • Create demo video/screenshots
    • OR Emphasize strong technical foundation and detailed architecture for early applications

3. Before Applications (Week 4+) - Preparation

  1. Final Review
    • Review all program-specific documents
    • Ensure all budget files are formatted correctly
    • Verify CVs are complete and formatted properly
    • Format for specific funding program requirements
    • Submit applications

📈 READINESS STATUS BY PROGRAM

EIC Accelerator

  • Project Description: Complete
  • Budget Breakdown: Complete (€1.815M)
  • Budget Justification: Complete
  • CVs: Complete
  • Market Analysis: Complete
  • Business Plan: Complete
  • Innovation Documentation: Complete
  • Company Registration: Complete
  • ⚠️ Proof of Concept: Conceptual (strengthens application)

Overall Readiness: 🟢 100% - Ready for application submission

ZIM (Germany)

  • Project Description: Complete
  • Budget Breakdown: Complete (€465k, 6 months)
  • Budget Justification: Complete (R&D focus)
  • CVs: Complete
  • Market Analysis: Complete
  • Business Plan: Complete
  • Innovation Documentation: Complete (R&D component highlighted)
  • Company Registration: Complete
  • ⚠️ Proof of Concept: Conceptual (strengthens application)

Overall Readiness: 🟢 100% - Ready for application submission

DBU Environmental (Germany)

  • Project Description: Complete
  • Budget Breakdown: Complete (€152.5k, 3-6 months)
  • Budget Justification: Complete (environmental focus)
  • CVs: Complete
  • Environmental Impact Assessment: Complete
  • Market Analysis: Complete
  • Business Plan: Complete
  • Innovation Documentation: Complete
  • Company Registration: Complete
  • ⚠️ Proof of Concept: Conceptual (strengthens application)

Overall Readiness: 🟢 100% - Ready for application submission

LIFE Programme SNaP

  • Project Description: Complete
  • Budget Breakdown: Complete (€1.815M, 18 months)
  • Budget Justification: Complete (environmental focus, SNaP alignment)
  • CVs: Complete
  • Environmental Impact Assessment: Complete
  • Market Analysis: Complete
  • Business Plan: Complete
  • Innovation Documentation: Complete
  • Company Registration: Complete
  • ⚠️ Proof of Concept: Conceptual (strengthens application)
  • ⚠️ Partnership Agreements: May be needed (check specific call requirements)

Overall Readiness: 🟢 95% - Ready for application submission (partnerships TBD)


📝 SUMMARY

COMPLETE (10/12 requirements)

  1. Company Registration Documents
  2. Project Description
  3. Budget Breakdown
  4. CVs of Team Members
  5. Market Analysis
  6. Business Plan
  7. Project Timeline
  8. Innovation Documentation
  9. Financial Projections
  10. Environmental Impact Assessment

⚠️ NEEDS ATTENTION (2/12 requirements)

  1. Proof of Concept/Prototype ⚠️ (conceptual, strengthens applications)
  2. Partnership Agreements ⚠️ (only if needed for collaborative programs)

This analysis was conducted on November 2025, comparing funding requirements from APPLICATION_REQUIREMENTS_REPORT.md against existing project documentation. Most application documents are now complete and ready for funding applications.

COMPLETE - Ready for Funding Applications

1. Project Description (100% Required)

Status: COMPREHENSIVE - Well documented

  • Location: Multiple files covering all aspects
  • Technical Details: concept/03_core_concept_resource-matching_engine.md, concept/10_matching_engine_core_algorithm.md
  • Innovation Focus: Extensive documentation on graph-based matching, industrial symbiosis
  • Project Scope: concept/00_introduction.md, concept/05_system_overview.md
  • Gap: None - comprehensive project description exists

Files:

  • concept/00_introduction.md - Executive summary
  • concept/03_core_concept_resource-matching_engine.md - Core innovation
  • concept/05_system_overview.md - System overview
  • concept/10_matching_engine_core_algorithm.md - Technical innovation
  • Multiple technical architecture files

2. Budget Breakdown (100% Required)

Status: COMPLETE - Program-specific budgets created

  • Location: Program-specific directories with CSV and justification files
  • Details:
    • EIC Accelerator: €1.815M (18 months) - funding/eu/eic-accelerator/budget/
    • ZIM: €465k (6 months) - funding/national/germany/zim/budget/
    • DBU: €152.5k (3-6 months) - funding/national/germany/dbu-funding/budget/
    • LIFE Programme: €1.815M (18 months) - funding/eu/life-programme/budget/
    • All budgets include CSV files and detailed justifications
  • Gap: None - program-specific budgets ready

Files Created:

  • funding/eu/eic-accelerator/budget/budget_breakdown.csv
  • funding/eu/eic-accelerator/budget/budget_justification.md
  • funding/national/germany/zim/budget/budget_breakdown.csv
  • funding/national/germany/zim/budget/budget_justification.md
  • funding/national/germany/dbu-funding/budget/budget_breakdown.csv
  • funding/national/germany/dbu-funding/budget/budget_justification.md
  • funding/eu/life-programme/budget/budget_breakdown.csv
  • funding/eu/life-programme/budget/budget_justification.md
  • funding/applications/budget/ - Master budget files and templates

Action Needed: Complete - Ready for funding applications


3. CVs of Team Members (100% Required)

Status: COMPLETE - CV files created for all programs

  • Location: Program-specific team directories
  • Details:
    • Founder & CTO CV (Damir Mukimov) - EU format
    • Team expertise summary document
    • CVs placed in all program directories
  • Gap: None - CVs ready for applications

Files Created:

  • funding/eu/eic-accelerator/team/team_cvs/CV_Damir_Mukimov.md
  • funding/national/germany/zim/team/team_cvs/CV_Damir_Mukimov.md
  • funding/national/germany/dbu-funding/team/team_cvs/CV_Damir_Mukimov.md
  • funding/eu/life-programme/team/team_cvs/CV_Damir_Mukimov.md
  • funding/applications/team_cvs/CV_Damir_Mukimov.md - Master CV
  • funding/applications/team_cvs/TEAM_EXPERTISE_SUMMARY.md - Team summary

Action Needed: Complete - Ready for funding applications

Note: Additional team member CVs needed when team is assembled (currently documented team composition in TEAM_EXPERTISE_SUMMARY.md)


4. Market Analysis (86% Required)

Status: COMPREHENSIVE - Excellent coverage

  • Location: concept/01_market_analysis.md
  • Details:
    • TAM/SAM/SOM analysis
    • Target customer segments
    • Geographic focus
    • Competitive landscape
    • Market validation framework
  • Gap: None - comprehensive market analysis exists

Files:

  • concept/01_market_analysis.md - Complete market analysis
  • concept/02_competitive_analysis.md - Competitive landscape
  • concept/monetisation/competitive-analysis.md - Detailed competitive analysis

5. Business Plan (86% Required)

Status: WELL DOCUMENTED - Comprehensive business model

  • Location: concept/monetisation/ directory
  • Details:
    • Revenue model (monetisation/revenue-model.md)
    • Pricing strategy (monetisation/pricing-strategy.md)
    • Go-to-market strategy (monetisation/go-to-market.md)
    • Financial projections (monetisation/financial-projections.md)
    • Unit economics (LTV/CAC)
  • Gap: May need consolidated single document format for some applications (optional)

Files:

  • concept/22_output_monetization.md - Overview (references monetisation/)
  • concept/monetisation/revenue-model.md - Revenue streams
  • concept/monetisation/financial-projections.md - Financial model
  • concept/monetisation/go-to-market.md - Market strategy

Action Needed: Optional - Create consolidated business plan document (10-20 pages) if required by specific applications


6. Project Timeline & Milestones (86% Required)

Status: DETAILED - Comprehensive roadmap

  • Location: concept/28_project_roadmap.md
  • Details:
    • 18-month roadmap with monthly milestones
    • Phase-by-phase breakdown
    • Deliverables per milestone
    • Success metrics
    • Technical dependencies
  • Gap: None - detailed timeline exists

Files:

  • concept/28_project_roadmap.md - 18-month detailed roadmap
  • concept/24_prototype_roadmap.md - High-level phases
  • concept/monetisation/implementation-roadmap.md - Business implementation timeline

Action Needed: Optional - Create Gantt chart visualization for funding applications (helpful but not critical)


7. Innovation Documentation (100% Required)

Status: EXTENSIVE - Well documented

  • Location: Multiple technical files
  • Details:
    • Graph-based matching engine innovation
    • Multi-resource matching algorithm
    • Hybrid Neo4j + PostGIS architecture
    • Technical novelty clearly described
    • Technology readiness level (TRL 5-8 mentioned)
  • Gap: May need formal TRL assessment document (helpful but not critical)

Files:

  • concept/03_core_concept_resource-matching_engine.md - Core innovation
  • concept/10_matching_engine_core_algorithm.md - Algorithm details
  • concept/09_graph_database_design.md - Technical innovation
  • concept/11_technical_architecture_implementation.md - Implementation details

Action Needed: Optional - Create formal TRL (Technology Readiness Level) assessment document (currently TRL 5-8 range mentioned, specific assessment helpful but not critical)


8. Financial Projections (50% Required)

Status: DETAILED - Comprehensive financial model

  • Location: concept/monetisation/financial-projections.md
  • Details:
    • Year 1-3 revenue projections
    • Unit economics (LTV/CAC)
    • Cost structure
    • Profitability timeline
    • Cash flow projections
  • Gap: None - comprehensive financial projections exist

Files:

  • concept/monetisation/financial-projections.md - Complete financial model
  • concept/28_project_roadmap.md - Budget breakdown

9. Environmental Impact Assessment (29% Required - for DBU, LIFE Programme)

Status: COMPLETE - Comprehensive environmental impact assessment created

  • Location: concept/impact/ENVIRONMENTAL_IMPACT_ASSESSMENT.md
  • Coverage:
    • Quantified CO₂ emissions reduction: 100,000 t CO₂ (Year 1) → 1,200,000 t CO₂ (Year 3)
    • Waste reduction methodology: 50,000 t → 600,000 t diverted from landfill
    • Water conservation metrics: 2.5 M m³ → 30 M m³ reused
    • Sustainability KPIs: Material circularity rate, waste diversion rate, resource efficiency index
    • DBU #DBUcirconomy alignment: Closing material loops, resource-efficient design, new circular business models
    • EU Green Deal alignment: 1.8M t CO₂ avoided (3-year cumulative), supporting 55% emissions reduction target
    • Measurability plan: Real-time tracking, monthly/quarterly reporting, annual assessments
    • Verification framework: GHG Protocol compliant, ISO 14064 aligned, CSRD ready

Files Created:

  • concept/impact/ENVIRONMENTAL_IMPACT_ASSESSMENT.md - Comprehensive assessment (detailed methodology, calculations, projections)

Action Needed: Complete - Ready for funding applications (DBU, LIFE Programme)


⚠️ PARTIALLY DOCUMENTED - Needs Attention

10. ⚠️ Proof of Concept/Prototype (43% Required)

Status: ⚠️ CONCEPTUAL - Architecture defined, no working prototype

  • Location: Technical architecture files
  • Existing Coverage:
    • Detailed technical architecture
    • Schema definitions
    • Algorithm descriptions
    • Roadmap includes MVP plan
    • References to prototype in roadmap
  • Gap:
    • No working prototype exists yet (planned for Month 1-3)
    • No proof of concept results/demo
    • No test results/validation data
    • No demo video or screenshots

Where Mentioned:

  • concept/28_project_roadmap.md - MVP planned for Months 1-3
  • concept/24_prototype_roadmap.md - Prototype phases
  • Technical architecture extensively documented

Action Needed:

  • Build MVP/prototype before funding applications (or emphasize strong technical foundation)
  • Document proof of concept results
  • Create demo video/screenshots
  • Gather preliminary test results
  • For early applications: Emphasize strong technical foundation and detailed architecture

Priority: 🟡 HIGH - Strengthens all applications significantly


MISSING - Needs to be Created

11. Company Registration Documents (100% Required)

Status: COMPLETE - Notarized founding document obtained

  • Location: funding/applications/company_registration/
  • Details:
    • German company registration certificate - Glowing Pixels UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
    • Proof of Berlin location - Coppistraße 12, 10365 Berlin
    • Notarized founding document - 27 April 2021 certification
    • Shareholder details - Damir Mukimov (100%, €200 capital)
    • Business purpose - IT consulting, software development
    • Tax information - Number 37/309/50721, Finanzamt Berlin für Körperschaften II
  • Gap: None - All registration documents complete

Files Created:

  • funding/applications/company_registration/2021-04-27 Glowing Pixels Notar Beglaubige Absc.pdf - Notarized founding protocol
  • funding/applications/company_registration/company_details.md - Structured company information

Action Needed: Complete - Ready for funding applications


12. Partnership/Consortium Agreements (50% Required - for Horizon Europe, CBE JU)

Status: NOT DOCUMENTED - Partnerships mentioned but no agreements

  • Gap:
    • No consortium agreements documented (needed for EU collaborative programs)
    • No letters of intent from partners
    • No partnership agreements
    • No research partner agreements

Where Partnerships Mentioned:

  • concept/28_project_roadmap.md - Strategic partnerships planned
  • concept/monetisation/go-to-market.md - Utility partnerships mentioned
  • Various files mention municipal partnerships, facilitator marketplace

Action Needed (For EU collaborative programs only):

  • Identify partners from different EU countries (if applying to Horizon Europe, CBE JU)
  • Establish partnership agreements
  • Get letters of support/intent
  • Create PARTNERSHIP_AGREEMENTS.md document
  • Place in funding/applications/partnerships/ directory

Note:

  • Not needed for single SME programs (EIC Accelerator, ZIM, DBU, Berlin Innovative)
  • May be needed for LIFE Programme if consortium required (check specific call requirements)

Priority: 🟡 HIGH (only if applying to collaborative programs like Horizon Europe, CBE JU)


📊 SUMMARY TABLE

Requirement Required By Status Gap Level Priority
Company Registration Documents 100% Complete None -
Project Description 100% Complete None -
Budget Breakdown 100% Complete None -
CVs of Team Members 100% Complete None -
Innovation Documentation 100% Extensive Minor (TRL assessment) Low
Market Analysis 86% Complete None -
Business Plan 86% Well documented Minor (consolidate) Low
Project Timeline 86% Detailed Minor (Gantt chart) Low
Financial Projections 50% Detailed None -
Partnership Agreements 50% Not documented High (for EU collaborative) HIGH (if EU collaborative)
Proof of Concept 43% ⚠️ Conceptual High HIGH
Environmental Impact 29% Complete None -

🎯 ACTION PRIORITIES

🟡 HIGH PRIORITY (Strengthen Applications)

  1. Proof of Concept/Prototype (43% required, but strengthens all applications)

    • Build MVP/prototype (or emphasize strong technical foundation)
    • Document proof of concept results
    • Create demo video/screenshots
    • Gather preliminary test results
    • Status: ⚠️ Strengthens - Not blocking but significantly strengthens applications
  2. Partnership Agreements (Required only for EU collaborative programs)

    • Identify partners if applying to Horizon Europe, CBE JU
    • Get letters of support/intent
    • Establish partnership agreements
    • Status: Not needed for selected priority programs (EIC, ZIM, DBU are single SME programs)
    • Note: LIFE Programme may need partners - check specific call requirements

🟢 MEDIUM PRIORITY (Enhancement - Optional)

  1. Consolidated Business Plan (Optional enhancement)

    • Create single 10-20 page business plan document
    • Pull from all monetisation documents
    • Format for funding applications
    • Status: Optional - Individual documents exist
  2. Gantt Chart (Optional visualization)

    • Create visual Gantt chart of project timeline
    • Show dependencies and milestones
    • Useful for funding applications
    • Status: Optional - Timeline exists in text format
  3. TRL Assessment (Optional formal document)

    • Create formal Technology Readiness Level assessment
    • Document current TRL (likely 5-7)
    • Show path to TRL 8-9
    • Status: Optional - TRL 5-8 mentioned in documentation

📝 CURRENT DOCUMENT STRUCTURE

Completed Application Files

funding/
├── applications/
│   ├── budget/                           # ✅ Master budget files
│   │   ├── budget_by_category.csv
│   │   ├── budget_by_workpackage.csv
│   │   ├── budget_personnel_detailed.csv
│   │   ├── BUDGET_VARIANTS_BY_PROGRAM.md
│   │   ├── BUDGET_CALCULATION_SUMMARY.md
│   │   └── BUDGET_README.md
│   │
│   ├── team_cvs/                        # ✅ Team documents
│   │   ├── CV_Damir_Mukimov.md
│   │   ├── TEAM_EXPERTISE_SUMMARY.md
│   │   ├── CV_PREPARATION_CHECKLIST.md
│   │   └── CV_TEMPLATE_EU_FORMAT.md
│   │
│   └── company_registration/             # ❌ NEEDS CREATION
│       └── [Company registration documents]
│
├── eu/
│   ├── eic-accelerator/                 # ✅ Complete application
│   │   ├── budget/
│   │   │   ├── budget_breakdown.csv    # ✅ Created
│   │   │   └── budget_justification.md # ✅ Created
│   │   └── team/
│   │       └── team_cvs/
│   │           └── CV_Damir_Mukimov.md # ✅ Created
│   │
│   └── life-programme/                  # ✅ Complete application
│       ├── budget/
│       │   ├── budget_breakdown.csv    # ✅ Created
│       │   └── budget_justification.md  # ✅ Created
│       └── team/
│           └── team_cvs/
│               └── CV_Damir_Mukimov.md # ✅ Created
│
└── national/germany/
    ├── zim/                              # ✅ Complete application
    │   ├── budget/
    │   │   ├── budget_breakdown.csv    # ✅ Created
    │   │   └── budget_justification.md  # ✅ Created
    │   └── team/
    │       └── team_cvs/
    │           └── CV_Damir_Mukimov.md # ✅ Created
    │
    └── dbu-funding/                      # ✅ Complete application
        ├── budget/
        │   ├── budget_breakdown.csv    # ✅ Created
        │   └── budget_justification.md  # ✅ Created
        └── team/
            └── team_cvs/
                └── CV_Damir_Mukimov.md # ✅ Created

Concept Documentation

concept/
├── impact/
│   └── ENVIRONMENTAL_IMPACT_ASSESSMENT.md  # ✅ Complete
├── monetisation/                           # ✅ Business plan documents
└── [Technical documentation files]         # ✅ Comprehensive

🚀 NEXT STEPS

1. Immediate (Week 1) - 🔴 CRITICAL

  1. Company Registration Documents
    • Verify if company is already registered in Germany
    • If registered: Gather all registration documents
    • If not registered: Start registration process (may take 1-4 weeks)
    • Document Berlin address/proof of location
    • Create funding/applications/company_registration/ directory
    • Place all registration documents there

2. Short-term (Week 2-3) - 🟡 HIGH PRIORITY

  1. Proof of Concept/Prototype (if time permits)
    • Build minimal prototype/demo for proof of concept
    • Document proof of concept results
    • Create demo video/screenshots
    • OR Emphasize strong technical foundation and detailed architecture for early applications

3. Before Applications (Week 4+) - Preparation

  1. Final Review
    • Review all program-specific documents
    • Ensure all budget files are formatted correctly
    • Verify CVs are complete and formatted properly
    • Format for specific funding program requirements
    • Submit applications

📈 READINESS STATUS BY PROGRAM

EIC Accelerator

  • Project Description: Complete
  • Budget Breakdown: Complete (€1.815M)
  • Budget Justification: Complete
  • CVs: Complete
  • Market Analysis: Complete
  • Business Plan: Complete
  • Innovation Documentation: Complete
  • Company Registration: Complete
  • ⚠️ Proof of Concept: Conceptual (strengthens application)

Overall Readiness: 🟢 100% - Ready for application submission

ZIM (Germany)

  • Project Description: Complete
  • Budget Breakdown: Complete (€465k, 6 months)
  • Budget Justification: Complete (R&D focus)
  • CVs: Complete
  • Market Analysis: Complete
  • Business Plan: Complete
  • Innovation Documentation: Complete (R&D component highlighted)
  • Company Registration: Complete
  • ⚠️ Proof of Concept: Conceptual (strengthens application)

Overall Readiness: 🟢 100% - Ready for application submission

DBU Environmental (Germany)

  • Project Description: Complete
  • Budget Breakdown: Complete (€152.5k, 3-6 months)
  • Budget Justification: Complete (environmental focus)
  • CVs: Complete
  • Environmental Impact Assessment: Complete
  • Market Analysis: Complete
  • Business Plan: Complete
  • Innovation Documentation: Complete
  • Company Registration: Complete
  • ⚠️ Proof of Concept: Conceptual (strengthens application)

Overall Readiness: 🟢 100% - Ready for application submission

LIFE Programme SNaP

  • Project Description: Complete
  • Budget Breakdown: Complete (€1.815M, 18 months)
  • Budget Justification: Complete (environmental focus, SNaP alignment)
  • CVs: Complete
  • Environmental Impact Assessment: Complete
  • Market Analysis: Complete
  • Business Plan: Complete
  • Innovation Documentation: Complete
  • Company Registration: Complete
  • ⚠️ Proof of Concept: Conceptual (strengthens application)
  • ⚠️ Partnership Agreements: May be needed (check specific call requirements)

Overall Readiness: 🟢 95% - Ready for application submission (partnerships TBD)


📝 SUMMARY

COMPLETE (10/12 requirements)

  1. Company Registration Documents
  2. Project Description
  3. Budget Breakdown
  4. CVs of Team Members
  5. Market Analysis
  6. Business Plan
  7. Project Timeline
  8. Innovation Documentation
  9. Financial Projections
  10. Environmental Impact Assessment

⚠️ NEEDS ATTENTION (2/12 requirements)

  1. Proof of Concept/Prototype ⚠️ (conceptual, strengthens applications)
  2. Partnership Agreements ⚠️ (only if needed for collaborative programs)

This analysis was conducted on November 2025, comparing funding requirements from APPLICATION_REQUIREMENTS_REPORT.md against existing project documentation. Most application documents are now complete and ready for funding applications.