The European Innovation Council (EIC) is providing another opportunity for EIC Fund-selected beneficiaries to showcase top Software and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to a panel of top European Venture Capitalists (VCs) on 29 October 2024, online. Apply now to get the chance to pitch to high-level investors from Amadeus Capital Partners, Armilar Venture Partners, Caixa Capital Risc, Capricorn Partners, eCAPITAL, Equinor, Ericsson Ventures, Global Brain, Matterwave Ventures, NGP Capital, No Such Ventures, Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH, SAP, Speedinvest, Ventech VC, Voima Ventures.
Submit your application before 9 September 2024
Apply for this opportunity now!
When filling out the form, please note that you should provide the information of the person attending the pitching session, as they will be featured in the event brochure.
Software and AI are two of the top technologies in the EIC’s Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Portfolio. The latest EIC Impact Report reveals that €500+ million has already been deployed on projects working on AI since the start of Horizon Europe. Software, likewise, trails only behind AI as the second ICT technology with the highest number of projects. Now, the EIC is providing innovators working on these disruptive technologies with a new opportunity to meet investors. Does this sound like you? If so, keep reading to discover how you can join this ePitching.
What’s in it for you?
If selected, EIC beneficiaries will get to pitch their innovations in front of some of the most qualified European investors, with the added benefit of receiving exclusive training and the possibility of being invited for one-to-one meetings and follow-up.
Don’t miss your chance to:
• Pitch your solution to top European VCs
• Receive one-to-one meeting requests from investors
• Benefit from top-tier coaching sessions
When?
29 October 2024, from 13:00 CET to 17:00 CEST.
Where?
Online. Selected beneficiaries will receive a zoom link to join the session.
Who can apply?
The EIC companies selected for/having received the investment component and which are dedicated to software or AI solutions.
The eligible companies are:
- H2020 EIC Accelerator Pilot blended finance companies, which have received the grant and investment component;
- EIC Accelerator Horizon Europe companies.
Please note that priority in the selection process might be given to EIC companies that have not participated in previous EIC Business Acceleration Investor Days or ePitchings or raised capital in the 12 months prior to this ePitching.
How can you be selected?
In order to qualify for selection, you must complete the application form. Please make sure the information completed allows EIC to verify your eligibility for the call (I.e fill in correctly the project number, acronym).
Please note that your profile will be shared with the session’s jury members, who will base their selection on the information you submitted, as well as their investment preferences. Any information you submit is also liable to be shared in an upcoming call for investors, as well as an event brochure.
If you have any objections to the use of your information or any questions regarding the event, please contact us through the EIC Community’s contact page with the subject 'EIC Investor Readiness and Outreach'.
Why is the EIC organizing this ePitching?
This opportunity is brought to you by the EIC Investment Readiness and Outreach Programme, which is expanding the EIC’s Business Acceleration Services (BAS). The programme aims to enhance the investor readiness of EIC Accelerator innovators, providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to attract investment and scale their ventures. Once ready, the programme also provides introductions to the best investors in their sector, namely through ePitchings and Investor Days.
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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.