Repository Structure:
- Move files from cluttered root directory into organized structure
- Create archive/ for archived data and scraper results
- Create bugulma/ for the complete application (frontend + backend)
- Create data/ for sample datasets and reference materials
- Create docs/ for comprehensive documentation structure
- Create scripts/ for utility scripts and API tools
Backend Implementation:
- Implement 3 missing backend endpoints identified in gap analysis:
* GET /api/v1/organizations/{id}/matching/direct - Direct symbiosis matches
* GET /api/v1/users/me/organizations - User organizations
* POST /api/v1/proposals/{id}/status - Update proposal status
- Add complete proposal domain model, repository, and service layers
- Create database migration for proposals table
- Fix CLI server command registration issue
API Documentation:
- Add comprehensive proposals.md API documentation
- Update README.md with Users and Proposals API sections
- Document all request/response formats, error codes, and business rules
Code Quality:
- Follow existing Go backend architecture patterns
- Add proper error handling and validation
- Match frontend expected response schemas
- Maintain clean separation of concerns (handler -> service -> repository)
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Budget Variants by Funding Program
Date: November 2025
Project: City Resource Graph - Industrial Symbiosis Platform
Overview: Program-Specific Budget Variants
Different funding programs have different funding limits and requirements. This document provides budget variants tailored to each program's constraints.
| Program | Max Funding | Project Size Needed | Budget Variant | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIC Accelerator | €2.5M grant | €2.5M | Full Program | 18 months |
| ZIM | €690k (60% rate) | €1.15M | MVP+ Phase | 6-9 months |
| DBU | €125k-€200k (50% rate) | €250k-€400k | MVP Foundation | 3-6 months |
| Berlin Innovative | Variable (loans) | Variable | Flexible | Variable |
| LIFE Programme | €1-10M (60% rate) | €1.67M-€16.7M | Full Program | 18-36 months |
Variant 1: MVP Foundation Budget (€152.5k - Model Calculated)
Target Programs: DBU Environmental, Initial ZIM, Berlin Innovative (smaller loans)
Note: Calculated from model team structure (Year 1: 12 team members) for 3 months duration.
Budget Breakdown: €152,500 (3 months) / €305,000 (6 months)
| Category | Budget (EUR) | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | €70,000 | 45.9% | Core team (35% multiplier from model) |
| Infrastructure | €7,500 | 4.9% | MVP infrastructure (calculated) |
| Subcontracting | €25,000 | 16.4% | Legal, accounting |
| Travel | €10,000 | 6.6% | Essential travel only |
| Marketing | €25,000 | 16.4% | Basic marketing |
| Other | €15,000 | 9.8% | Tools, communication |
| TOTAL | €152,500 | 100% | Calculated from model |
Team Composition (MVP Foundation)
| Position | Count | Budget (EUR) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backend Engineer | 2 | €50,000 | 3 months |
| Frontend Engineer | 1 | €25,000 | 3 months |
| CTO/Founder | 1 | €30,000 | 3 months |
| DevOps (Part-time) | 0.5 | €12,500 | 3 months |
| Domain Expert (Part-time) | 0.5 | €11,250 | 3 months |
| BD/Sales (Part-time) | 0.25 | €6,250 | 3 months |
| Subtotal Personnel | 5.25 FTE | €135,000 | 3 months |
Note: €165k remaining for Phase 2 (Months 4-6) if extending to 6 months
Deliverables (MVP Foundation - 3 months)
- ✅ Core platform development (Go 1.25 stack, Neo4j, PostGIS)
- ✅ Heat matching MVP with manual entry
- ✅ Basic map visualization
- ✅ Business registration flow
- ✅ Seed data collection (Berlin industrial parks)
- ✅ Pilot launch (20 businesses)
For DBU Application (€125k-€200k at 50% rate):
- Request: €76k-€125k grant (50% of €152.5k-€305k project) - Model calculated
- Focus: Environmental impact, circular economy MVP
- Duration: 3-6 months
- Note: Model calculates €152.5k for 3 months, €305k for 6 months
Variant 2: MVP+ Budget (€465k - Model Calculated)
Target Programs: ZIM (maximum €690k at 60%), Berlin Innovative (larger loans)
Note: Calculated from model team structure (Year 1: 12 team members) for 6 months duration.
Budget Breakdown: €465,000 (6 months)
| Category | Budget (EUR) | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | €276,000 | 59.4% | Full MVP team (69% multiplier from model) |
| Infrastructure | €32,000 | 6.9% | MVP+ infrastructure (calculated) |
| Subcontracting | €45,000 | 9.7% | Legal, accounting, consulting |
| Travel | €25,000 | 5.4% | Business travel, conferences |
| Marketing | €66,000 | 14.2% | Marketing campaigns, materials |
| Other | €21,000 | 4.5% | Equipment, tools, communication |
| TOTAL | €465,000 | 100% | Calculated from model |
Team Composition (MVP+ - 6 months)
| Position | Count | Budget (EUR) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backend Engineers | 3 | €150,000 | 6 months |
| Frontend Engineers | 2 | €100,000 | 6 months |
| DevOps Engineer | 1 | €50,000 | 6 months |
| Data Engineer | 1 | €50,000 | 6 months |
| CTO/Founder | 1 | €60,000 | 6 months |
| BD/Sales Manager | 1 | €50,000 | 6 months |
| Domain Expert - Circular Economy | 1 | €45,000 | 6 months |
| Domain Expert - Industrial Symbiosis | 1 | €45,000 | 6 months |
| Subtotal Personnel | 11 FTE | €550,000 | 6 months |
Note: Remaining €50k for equipment, tools, communication (Phase 1-2 infrastructure scaling)
Deliverables (MVP+ - 6 months)
- ✅ Phase 1: Foundation & MVP (Months 1-3) - €400k
- ✅ Phase 2: MVP Expansion & Revenue (Months 4-6) - €500k
- ✅ Multi-resource support (heat, water, waste)
- ✅ Service marketplace MVP
- ✅ Automated data ingestion
- ✅ Revenue generation features
- ✅ 50-100 paying customers
For ZIM Application (€690k at 60% rate):
- Total Project Cost: €775,000 (calculated from model: €465k × 1.67 for buffer)
- Grant Request: €465,000 (60% of €775k project) - Model calculated
- Own Contribution: €310,000 (40%)
- Focus: R&D component, technical innovation
- Duration: 6 months
Note: Berlin bonus (+10%) would increase rate to 70% = €542.5k grant
Variant 3: Full Program Budget (€1.815M - Model Calculated)
Target Programs: EIC Accelerator (up to €2.5M), LIFE Programme (€1-10M)
Note: Calculated from model team structure (Year 1: 12 team members) for 18 months duration.
Budget Breakdown: €1,815,000 (18 months)
| Category | Budget (EUR) | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | €1,335,000 | 73.6% | Full team 18 months (calculated from model) |
| Infrastructure | €300,000 | 16.5% | Scaling infrastructure (calculated) |
| Subcontracting | €50,000 | 2.8% | Legal, accounting |
| Travel | €40,000 | 2.2% | Business travel |
| Marketing | €85,000 | 4.7% | Marketing & sales |
| Other | €5,000 | 0.3% | Communication |
| TOTAL | €1,815,000 | 100% | Calculated from model |
Team Composition (Full Program - 18 months)
| Position | Count | Budget (EUR) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backend Engineers | 4 | €700,000 | 18 months |
| Frontend Engineers | 2 | €350,000 | 18 months |
| DevOps Engineer | 1 | €175,000 | 18 months |
| Data Engineer | 1 | €175,000 | 18 months |
| CTO/Founder | 1 | €210,000 | 18 months |
| BD/Sales Manager | 1 | €175,000 | 18 months |
| Domain Expert - Circular Economy | 1 | €157,500 | 18 months |
| Domain Expert - Industrial Symbiosis | 1 | €157,500 | 18 months |
| Customer Success/Operations | 1 | €70,000 | 12 months |
| Subtotal Personnel | 13 FTE | €2,170,000 | 18 months |
Deliverables (Full Program - 18 months)
- ✅ Phase 1: Foundation & MVP (Months 1-3) - €400k
- ✅ Phase 2: MVP Expansion & Revenue (Months 4-6) - €500k
- ✅ Phase 3: Enterprise Features & Scale (Months 7-12) - €900k
- ✅ Phase 4: Scale & Optimization (Months 13-18) - €700k
- ✅ Full platform with AI, multi-tenancy, international expansion
- ✅ 800-1,200 businesses, €300k-€400k MRR
For EIC Accelerator Application:
- Grant Request: €2.5M (matches exactly)
- Equity Component: Optional up to €15M
- Focus: Breakthrough innovation, TRL 5-8
- Duration: 18 months
For LIFE Programme Application:
- Grant Request: Up to €1.5M (60% of €2.5M)
- Or: Request €2.5M for larger €4.17M project (60% rate)
- Focus: Environmental impact, circular economy, implementation
- Duration: 18-36 months
Budget Comparison Summary
| Variant | Total Budget | Duration | Team Size | Target Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MVP Foundation | €152.5k (3m) / €305k (6m) | 3-6 months | 12 FTE (Year 1) | DBU, Berlin Innovative (small) |
| MVP+ | €465k | 6 months | 12 FTE (Year 1) | ZIM (€690k max), Berlin Innovative (medium) |
| Full Program | €1.815M | 18 months | 12 FTE (Year 1) | EIC Accelerator, LIFE Programme |
Note: All budgets calculated from model team structure. Team size reflects Year 1 composition (12 people).
Recommended Application Strategy
Phase 1: Start with Smaller Grants (MVP Foundation)
- DBU Environmental - Request €125k-€200k for MVP Foundation (3-6 months)
- Berlin Innovative - Apply for loan covering MVP Foundation phase
- ZIM (Smaller) - If DBU successful, apply for follow-up ZIM grant
Phase 2: Scale with Medium Grants (MVP+)
- ZIM (Full) - Request €690k for MVP+ phase (6-9 months)
- Berlin Innovative (Larger) - Follow-up loan for expansion
Phase 3: Full Program Grant (Full Program)
- EIC Accelerator - Apply for €2.5M for full 18-month program
- LIFE Programme - Apply for €1.5M-€2.5M for full program
Key Differences by Program
EIC Accelerator (€2.5M)
- Focus: Breakthrough innovation, high-risk high-impact
- Budget: Full €2.5M program
- Equity Component: Optional (up to €15M)
- Duration: 18 months
ZIM (€690k max)
- Focus: R&D component, technical innovation
- Budget: MVP+ (€900k project, €690k grant at 60% rate)
- Berlin Bonus: +10% possible (up to 70% = €805k)
- Duration: 6-9 months
DBU Environmental (€125k-€200k)
- Focus: Environmental impact, circular economy MVP
- Budget: MVP Foundation (€250k-€400k project, €125k-€200k grant at 50% rate)
- Duration: 3-6 months
- Strategic Focus: #DBUcirconomy initiative
Berlin Innovative (Variable)
- Focus: Innovation/digitization, Berlin location
- Budget: Flexible (MVP Foundation to MVP+)
- Type: Loans (70% liability exemption)
- Duration: Variable
LIFE Programme (€1-10M)
- Focus: Environmental impact, circular economy, implementation
- Budget: €1.5M-€2.5M grant (60% rate) or larger
- Priority Areas: 75-95% co-funding possible
- Duration: 18-36 months
Budget variants are ready for each program's specific requirements and funding limits.