- 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
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Funding Application Preparation Priority
Date: November 2025
Focus: Common requirements for ALL 5 priority funding applications
Starting Point: What ALL Programs Need (100% Required)
Based on the analysis, ALL 5 programs require these documents. Here's the recommended order to prepare them:
🎯 Priority 1: CVs of Key Team Members
Why Start Here:
- ✅ 100% required by all 5 programs
- ✅ Can be created immediately (no dependencies)
- ✅ Blocks nothing - can work in parallel with other tasks
- ✅ Foundation for demonstrating team capability
What We Need:
- CVs for each key team member (EU format preferred)
- Team expertise summary document
- Highlight relevant experience (circular economy, innovation, industrial symbiosis)
Status: Based on roadmap (Month 1), team composition is:
- 8 engineers (4 backend, 2 frontend, 1 DevOps, 1 data)
- 2 domain experts
- 1 BD/sales
Action:
- Create CV template (EU format)
- Create team expertise summary template
- Document previous projects and qualifications
🎯 Priority 2: Company Registration Documents
Why Second:
- ✅ 100% required by all 5 programs
- ⚠️ May need legal work if not already registered
- ⚠️ Blocks all applications if missing
- ✅ Can verify status immediately
What We Need:
- German company registration certificate
- Proof of permanent establishment in Germany (Berlin address)
- Business registration number
- Registration document folder
Status: Roadmap mentions "Legal entity formation and seed documents" in Month 1
Action:
- 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
🎯 Priority 3: Budget Excel Template
Why Third:
- ✅ 100% required by all 5 programs
- ✅ Can be created immediately (existing budget data available)
- ✅ Quick win - transforms existing documentation
- ✅ Needed for all applications
What We Need:
- Excel budget template with line items:
- Personnel costs
- Equipment
- Subcontracting
- Travel
- Other direct costs
- Cost allocation by work package/activity
- Funding request amount breakdown
Status: Budget breakdown exists in 28_project_roadmap.md - needs Excel format
Action:
- Create Excel template based on existing budget
- Add required line items for funding applications
- Format for all 5 programs
📋 Recommended Workflow
Week 1: Foundation Documents (All Programs)
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Day 1-2: CVs
- Create CV template (EU format)
- Create team expertise summary
- Document relevant experience
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Day 3-4: Company Registration
- Verify registration status
- Gather/obtain documents
- Document Berlin address
-
Day 5: Budget Excel Template
- Create Excel template
- Transfer existing budget data
- Format for applications
Week 2: Program-Specific Preparation
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EIC Accelerator Short Application (Priority: Highest)
- Pitch deck (10 slides)
- Video pitch (3 minutes)
-
ZIM Application
- Full project proposal
- R&D component documentation
Immediate Next Steps
Let's start with Priority 1: CVs
I can:
- Create a CV template (EU format) for team members
- Create a team expertise summary template
- Create a checklist for what to include in each CV
This will unblock all 5 applications and can be done immediately.
Would you like me to:
- Create the CV template?
- Create the team expertise summary template?
- Start with verifying company registration status?