EIC ACCESS+ Info Session #6: Meet the French EIC Ecosystem Partners

Are you seeking to engage with innovation ecosystems in Europe? Discover the French Innovation Ecosystem in the EIC ACCESS+ Info Session #6, organised in collaboration with the French National Contact Point for Horizon Europe, on 17 June at 15:00 CEST. Learn about the French EIC Ecosystem Partners and their offer available for EIC beneficiaries through the EIC Service Catalogue, and how you can receive up to EUR 60 000 to cover up to 50% of the costs to access these services with EIC ACCESS+.

Register here to attend the EIC ACCESS online Info Session #6: Meet the French EIC Ecosystem Partners

Registration is possible up to the day of the info session.

Why join?

The session, hosted by the EIC ACCESS+ consortium in cooperation with the French National Contact Point, is an opportunity to explore the French innovation ecosystem and discover specialised services from the EIC Service Catalogue provided by French EIC partners.

Hear directly from experienced French service providers who have successfully collaborated with innovative startups and SMEs, fostering growth and scaling their innovations internationally. Real-world success stories and strategic insights will provide attendees with a clear understanding of the opportunities within the French innovation landscape.

EIC Partners and EIC Awardees from France and other regions will be present, offering an excellent platform for international SMEs and partners to deepen their understanding of the French innovation landscape. Additionally, startups interested in scaling, internationalisation, IP strategies, fundraising, and more, are encouraged to arrange individual meetings with their preferred EIC Partners. During the session, participants can request one-on-one meetings with EIC Partners.

Hosted by the EIC ACCESS+ consortium, the info session features contributions from the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme, the EIC ACCESS+ consortium members, and EIC Partners. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how the EIC BAS co-financing scheme operates—covering up to 50% of the service costs—and how to successfully apply for support under the EIC ACCESS+ Open Call. Guidance on the application process will be provided, and participants will be able to ask their questions directly during the live Q&A session.

Agenda

Date: 17 June, at 15:00 CEST

Duration: 2 hours

3:00-3:05 pm: Welcome words, EIC BAS and PCN France 

3:05-3:10 pm: Introducing the EIC Service Catalogue 

3:10-4:00 pm: French EIC Partners and Success Stories

4:10-4:10 pm: EIC ACCESS+ and rolling out of EIC co-financing scheme 

4:10-4:15 pm: How to apply for EIC funding opportunities on the EIC ACCESS+ community hub 

4:15-4:25 pm: Q&A 

4:25-4:30 pm: Closing of the session 

4:45-5:45 4 slots to meet EIC Partners if requested.

🔗 Register now to secure your spot! 

Registration is possible up to the day of the info session. 

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 call is open to EIC Awardees (from the EIC Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator programmes) 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 the open call by watching the video guide or follow the steps on the EIC ACCESS+ website.

Read the Open call launch details on the EIC Community.

Service packages

Applicants may choose from four service packages, each tailored to address specific innovation challenges and growth needs:

• The research package supports access to infrastructure and R&D facilities, as well as the development of prototypes and Proof of Concept (PoC), with a maximum co-funding of EUR 60 000.
• The business acceleration package includes services such as acceleration programmes, incubation, venture building, business planning, and international matchmaking, for organisations focusing on talent and internal capacity with up to EUR 30 000 available in co-funding.
• The skills improvement package offers co-financing of up to EUR 10 000 for coaching, mentoring, and HR and talent development services.
• The access to funds package provides support for intellectual property strategy, legal advisory, due diligence, and fundraising assistance, with a maximum co-funding amount of EUR 30 000.

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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