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Reorganize funding programs and create application documents

- Reorganized funding program structure: moved standalone .md files into organized directories with PROGRAM_INFO.md and APPLICATION_SCOPE.md
- Created budget files for selected priority programs:
  * EIC Accelerator: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M)
  * ZIM: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€465k)
  * DBU: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€152.5k)
  * LIFE Programme: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M)
- Created team CV files for all selected programs (CV_Damir_Mukimov.md)
- Added application documents structure:
  * funding/applications/budget/ - Master budget files and templates
  * funding/applications/team_cvs/ - Master CV and team expertise summary
- Updated FUNDING_GAP_ANALYSIS.md to reflect completed documents
- Added APPLICATION_REQUIREMENTS_REPORT.md with detailed requirements
- Added PREPARATION_PRIORITY.md for application preparation workflow

2025-11-01 09:59:48 +01:00

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EIC Accelerator

Program Type: Grant + Equity Investment
Focus: Breakthrough innovation for single startups/SMEs
Funding Amount: Up to €2.5M grant + optional equity up to €15M
Geographic Focus: EU member states and associated countries

Program Overview

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator supports individual startups and SMEs with breakthrough innovations that have the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones. The program provides a blended finance approach combining grant and equity funding.

Key Features

Funding Structure

Grant Component: Up to €2.5M
Equity Component: Optional up to €15M (through EIC Fund)
Total Potential: €17.5M per company
No repayment required for grant portion

Innovation Requirements

Breakthrough innovation: High-risk, high-impact projects
Market-creating potential: Opens new markets or radically transforms existing ones
Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 5-8 (from prototype to market-ready)
EU dimension: Activities in EU or associated countries

Applicant Profile

Single SMEs: Individual companies (no consortia)
EU-based: Registered in EU member state or associated country
Innovation capacity: Strong technical and business teams
Growth potential: Clear path to scale-up

Application Process

Stage 1: Short Application

Format: Online submission
Requirements:
- Company description and team
- Innovation description
- Market opportunity
- Go-to-market strategy
- Financial projections
- Pitch deck: Up to 10 slides in PDF format
- Video pitch: Up to 3 minutes featuring core team members
Evaluation: 4 weeks
Success Rate: ~10-15% advance to Stage 2

Stage 2: Full Application

Format: Comprehensive business plan
Requirements:
- Detailed technical description
- Full business plan with 5-year projections
- IP strategy
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Updated pitch deck (15 pages max)
- Updated video pitch (3 minutes max)
- Ownership control declaration (for equity component)
Evaluation: 4-6 months
Success Rate: ~20-25% receive funding

Deadlines

Continuous intake: Short applications can be submitted anytime
Full applications: Periodic cut-off dates (check EIC website for 2026 dates)
Evaluation timeline: 4-6 months from full application deadline

Eligibility Criteria

Company Requirements

Legal entity: Registered company in EU or associated country
Size: SME classification (<250 employees, <€50M turnover)
Independence: Not controlled by non-SMEs
Innovation focus: Breakthrough technology or business model

Project Requirements

TRL 5-8: From prototype validation to market-ready product
Market potential: €50M+ market opportunity
EU competitiveness: Addresses European challenges or opportunities
Sustainability: Positive environmental or social impact preferred

Team Requirements

Technical expertise: Scientific or technical background relevant to innovation
Business acumen: Entrepreneurial experience and market understanding
Growth mindset: Capacity to scale rapidly
Diversity: Balanced team composition

Budget Categories

Eligible Costs

Personnel costs: Salaries, social security contributions
Travel and subsistence: Business travel, conferences
Equipment and infrastructure: Technical equipment, IT systems
Subcontracting: Specialized services, testing, certification
Other specific costs: Prototyping, IP protection, marketing

Ineligible Costs

Debt servicing: Interest payments, loan repayments
Land and buildings: Real estate purchases
Operating losses: Normal business operations
Marketing costs: General advertising and promotion

Success Factors

Innovation Excellence

Technical breakthrough: Novel technology or approach
Market disruption: Creates new market or radically transforms existing one
Scalability: Clear path to significant market share
IP protection: Strong intellectual property position

Business Excellence

Market understanding: Deep customer insight and validation
Competitive advantage: Sustainable differentiation
Financial viability: Clear path to profitability
Team capability: Experience and track record

Impact Excellence

Economic impact: Job creation, revenue generation
Societal impact: Addresses major challenges
Environmental impact: Positive sustainability outcomes
EU strategic alignment: Supports European priorities

Post-Funding Support

Business Acceleration Services

Mentorship: Access to experienced entrepreneurs and investors
Training: Business development and scaling workshops
Networking: Connection to ecosystem partners and customers
Investor relations: Support for follow-on funding rounds

Monitoring and Reporting

Progress reporting: Quarterly technical and financial updates
Milestone tracking: Achievement of agreed objectives
Risk management: Proactive issue identification and resolution
Performance evaluation: Impact assessment and success metrics

Application Tips

Preparation Phase

Market validation: Customer interviews, prototype testing
Financial modeling: Realistic revenue projections and cost structures
IP strategy: Patent filing and protection strategy
Team building: Key hires and advisory board formation

Application Phase

Compelling story: Clear value proposition and market opportunity
Technical credibility: Demonstrated innovation and expertise
Business viability: Realistic financial projections and go-to-market strategy
Impact demonstration: Quantified environmental and social benefits

Pitch Deck Essentials

Problem-solution fit: Clear problem definition and innovative solution
Market opportunity: Size, growth, and competitive landscape
Technology advantage: Technical differentiation and barriers to entry
Business model: Revenue streams and path to profitability
Team capability: Experience and complementary skills
Financial projections: Realistic growth trajectory and funding requirements

Contact Information

Website: EIC Accelerator
Application Portal: Funding & Tenders Portal
Support: National contact points and EIC advisors
Events: Regular webinars and information sessions

EIC Pathfinder: For breakthrough technologies (TRL 1-4)
EIC Transition: For innovation development (TRL 4-5)
Horizon Europe: Broader EU research and innovation funding
National programs: Country-specific startup funding

Last updated: November 2025

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