Missed the EIC ACCESS+ Info Session #6 in collaboration with the French National Contact Point? Watch the replay to explore the French innovation ecosystem, discover the offers from the French EIC Partners featured in the EIC Service Catalogue, and learn how to access up to EUR 60 000 in co-funding to access the services and support your scaling journey.
This session guided participants through the EIC Service Catalogue, and presented how EIC Awardees and Seal of Excellence holders can benefit from services offered by experienced French EIC Partners. The session also featured a deep-dive into the EIC ACCESS+ Open Call , showing how EIC-backed innovators can access co-funding of up to 50% (maximum EUR 60 000) to access the services of EIC Partners. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to request one-on-one meetings with service providers, and explore how to tailor service engagements to their business needs.
Key takeaways:
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Overview of the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme and the benefits of the EIC Service Catalogue
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Discover French EIC Partners: Learn how French organisations listed in the EIC Service Catalogue support innovators with services in scaling, internationalisation, IP, access to infrastructure, R&D support, fundraising and more.
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Success story: Hear from beneficiaries like Jérôme Michon, CEO of InSpek, who successfully accessed services supported through EIC ACCESS+.
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Understand the EIC ACCESS+ co-funding: Application guidance for the EIC ACCESS+ Open call and matchmaking opportunities via the EIC ACCESS+ Community Hub.
The webinar introduced French EIC Partners who offer tailored services designed to address specific challenges in scaling, internationalisation, IP protection, access to infrastructure, and fundraising:
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Stéphanie Tea, Investment Project Manager at Paris-Saclay Development Authority (13:03) - Access to Infrastructure and R&D Support, Matchmaking, Internationalisation
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Athanassios Papazoglou, Business Development Officer at European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) (18:15) - Access to Infrastructure and R&D Support
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Sophie Champagne, ESA BIC Sud France Manager at Aerospace Valley (22:10) - Acceleration, Incubation and Venture building
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Caroline Sai, Director of Angels Santé and Head of the European Health Investor Network (24:00) - Support Fundraising, Coaching and Mentoring
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Ghislain Demonda, French Patent Attorney at A.P.I. Conseil (26:32) - IP Due Diligence
- Jérôme Michon, CEO and co-founder of InSpek (EIC beneficiary) presented their success story in accessing IP services from A.P.I. Conseil with the support of the EIC ACCESS+ co-funding scheme.
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Camille Pellouquin, Innovation Adviser at Atlanpole (31:00) - Acceleration, Incubation and Venture building, Matchmaking, Human resources and talent
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Olivier Boura, French and European Patent Attorney at Beau de Loménie (32:25) - IP and Legal
Through practical case studies and testimonials, the session highlighted the impact of these services on growth and innovation.
If you are interested in learning more about EIC ACCESS+ co-funding opportunities, we also invite you to watch the recording of Info Session #1 which provided a comprehensive overview of the EIC ACCESS+ funding scheme, and Info Session #2 focused on choosing the right service provider from the EIC Service Catalogue to cover your specific needs. The info sessions covered eligibility criteria, the application process, and practical steps for EIC beneficiaries to access financial support for accessing the EIC Service Catalogue. Info Session #4 provided valuable insights into the benefits of joining the EIC Ecosystem Partnership programme as a service provider to connect with EIC-endorsed deep-tech startups and SMEs and benefit from co-funding opportunities. Info Session #5 focused on how to co-finance the EIC ACCESS+ grant by covering the remaining 50% of service costs.
EIC ACCESS+: Supporting Europe’s deep-tech Innovators with co-financed access to specialised services
The EIC ACCESS+ project, an initiative of the EIC Business Acceleration Services, launched an open call in November 2024 offering up to EUR 60 000 in grants, covering up to 50% of the costs to access specialised services from the EIC Service Catalogue. Companies can use the funds to access resources to accelerate their growth and scale their innovations. The call is open until 31 May 2026.
Who can apply?
The open call is open to EIC Awardees (from the EIC Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator schemes) and Seal of Excellence holders (under the Horizon Europe Programme). The EIC Awardees from the EU countries or the Associate Countries are encouraged to apply. Check the eligibility criteria for the Open call on the EIC ACCESS+ website.
Learn how to apply for funding on the EIC ACCESS+ website or watch the guide🎥.
Read the open call launch details on the EIC Community.
About the EIC Service Catalogue
The EIC Service Catalogue is brought to you by the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme, part of the EIC Business Acceleration Services. This programme is creating a network of partner organisations to address one of the greatest challenges for EIC innovators: accessing specialised sector-focused services. By forging new strategic partnerships with key actors such as business accelerators, incubators, and research and training organisations, the EIC helps its innovators access their resources, facilities and expertise so that no individual need is left unaddressed. These offers are then listed in the EIC Service Catalogue, a searchable platform through which EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders can explore the service offers from the EIC Partners.
For any questions or technical issues concerning the programme, please contact us through the EIC Community’s contact page with the subject ‘EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme’, or contact our helpdesk at eicpartnerships-helpdesk@eic-bas.eu.
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DISCLAIMER: This information is provided in the interest of knowledge sharing and should not be interpreted as the official view of the European Commission, or any other organisation.