Did you know that there is an online platform offering EIC-backed innovators access to services by key innovation organisations from across Europe and beyond? The EIC Service Catalogue allows you to filter your search according to your unique needs and discover the perfect support service. This month, we’re highlighting some of the tailored coaching and mentoring offers that you can apply for.
EIC innovators can also apply for financial support to cover the costs of the paid services on the platform through the open call under the EIC ACCESS+ initiative.
Our curated selection of coaching and mentoring services
1. Mentoring by Odense Robotics StartUp Fund and Incubator
For: EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders
The Odense Robotics StartUp Fund provides a structured mentoring programme to help early-stage robotics and drone start-ups succeed. Start-ups gain access to experienced industry mentors, technical experts, and business coaches who offer tailored guidance throughout their development journey. Industry mentors, drawn from Denmark’s leading robotics and drone sector, provide strategic insights and trusted advice based on extensive experience.
2. Strategic negotiations by HDI Group
For: EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders
Throughout the sessions provided under this service, EIC beneficiaries will learn the three essential steps of effective communication, along with strategies for building trust and managing emotions during conflicts. EIC awardees will discover that to maximise value, they must move beyond simplistic tactical methods centred on power and persuasion. In reality, negotiations involve three dimensions (3D), encompassing three interconnected areas: strategic, creative, and tactical. To become effective negotiators, individuals must grasp this framework and learn to navigate these areas concurrently.
3. Sales training services and education by Ignite Sweden
For: EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders
Ignite Sweden offers several sales training services to support start-ups to accelerate the conversation after the matchmaking meeting. They take different approaches for each training session with industry experts across Sweden. These are standalone workshops hosted with cohorts of 6-20 participants depending on the programme, generally for a full or half day. Ignite also offers 1:1 sales coaching, and legal support upon request.
4. Service Research Impact Canvas by META Group
For: EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders
This service comprises a one-day seminar, complete with preparatory activities and a subsequent follow-up report. It is tailored to assist project teams, primarily from EIC Pathfinder and EIC Transition, in enhancing the structure for the exploitation and use of research outputs. The seminar acts as a foundation for preparing for adoption and technology transfer. Before the seminar, participants receive a preliminary report based on an introductory call. This initial report sets the stage for the discussions that will occur during the seminar. During the seminar, participants will collaborate with an expert to identify, review, and update the main research outputs, known as the Key Exploitable Results (KERs), employing a problem-oriented approach.
5. Coaching and business modelling by Fasttrack Action
For: EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders
The overall goal of these coaching sessions is to provide insights about the development of a successful, viable, and future-proof business model, and how to successfully approach investors.
About the EIC Service Catalogue
The EIC Service Catalogue gathers a vast number of support services, from fundraising to acceleration, matchmaking, and even niche services such as intellectual property and legal support, infrastructure provision and many others. These services are tailored to EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders and provided by the group of innovation ecosystem organisations known as EIC Partners.
If you are having trouble finding resources/services to scale up your solution, the EIC Service Catalogue may be the tool you need.
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Can EIC beneficiaries receive financial support to cover the costs of the paid offers on the EIC Service Catalogue?
EIC innovators can apply for financial support to access the paid services on the EIC Service Catalogue through an open call powered by the EIC ACCESS+ initiative.
This call offers up to EUR 60 000 in grants, covering up to 50% of the costs to access specialised services available through the platform. This opportunity is available for EIC beneficiaries or Seal of Excellence holders under the Horizon Europe program.
The EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme
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 specialized sector-focused services. By forging new strategic partnerships with key actors such as business accelerators, incubators, research and training organisations, the EIC helps its beneficiaries access their resources, facilities and expertise so that no individual need is left unaddressed.
For any questions or technical issues concerning the programme or this session, 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.
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.