Did you know that there is a platform offering EIC beneficiaries access to expert prototyping and due diligence services? The next Ask me Anything session of the EIC Service Catalogue, happening online on 10 July, 11:00 CEST, will focus on these crucial offers, featuring presentations from EIC Partners CETA Consulting, Design Thinking Sweden, Mbryonics, StartingBloch, VLC Photonics and Zirka InnoTech.
This session will be held online, via zoom, on 10 July, 11:00 to 12:30 CEST.
Participants must register before 10 July, 09:00 CEST to secure their participation and receive the link to the session via email.
These EIC Partners are presenting prototyping and proof of concept (PoC) services that can help you test, develop or pilot your service or product, as well as due diligence offers to help you accurately determine your project’s valuation, provide technology assessment and even help you with intellectual property rights (IPR).
All of these offers are hosted on the EIC Service Catalogue – a searchable, filterable platform helping EIC beneficiaries or Seal of Excellence holders like you to access the services they need.
With 10+ service categories and the chance to filter offers according to your specific TRL and even funding instrument, as well as the country of the EIC Partner organisation providing it, the EIC Service Catalogue can be instrumental in helping you take your solution to the next level.
EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders are also eligible to access financial support to cover the costs of the services on the EIC Service Catalogue through EIC ACCESS+. This session will include a dedicated slot to explain the co-funding scheme and how EIC innovators can apply.
What’s in it for you?
As an EIC innovator, joining this session will be a quick and efficient way to get acquainted with the offers on the EIC Service Catalogue.
You will get to:
- Discover the EIC Partners’ services designed to help you with product and service development, including PoC, prototyping, testing and piloting;
- Learn about the available due diligence offers, ranging from valuation, technology assessment and even IPR support;
- Learn how to apply for the services and access funding through the EIC ACCESS+ initiative, which can cover up to 50% of the costs of the paid services on the EIC Service Catalogue.
- Pose questions about specific services offers, about the EIC Service Catalogue or even about how to access funding from EIC ACCESS+, during a Q&A moment;
- Directly interact with the organisations offering their services through the EIC Service Catalogue in quick 5-minute breakout rooms;
Who can apply?
All EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders can apply and join the session.
Which EIC Partners are joining the session?
This Ask me Anything will feature insightful presentations from:
- CETA Consulting assists European businesses in expanding into the Southeast Asian market, with a strong focus on Vietnam and Singapore. They also provide Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Development services designed for startups in blockchain, e-commerce, and app development, which can be useful to EIC beneficiaries.
- Design Thinking Sweden delivers innovative, human-centered solutions by integrating the Design Thinking methodology with disruptive technologies. Their approach leverages artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and augmented reality (AR) to drive meaningful transformation for businesses and society. You can learn more about their Technology Integration Lab on the EIC Service Catalogue.
- Mbryonics specialises in both the design and MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Test) of optical and photonics systems for industrialised series production. They have over two decades of experience in research and development on some of the most challenging photonics and optics projects. Their specialised prototyping services are available for EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders.
- StartingBloch offers tailor-made support in the creation, management and optimization of an intellectual property (IP) strategy. The company connects technical, legal and business skills to provide companies guidance and support in the creation and implementation of an IP strategy, as well as an IPR due-diligence service through the EIC Service Catalogue.
- VLC Photonics provides engineering services for developing photonic integrated circuits to companies and researchers, covering all the stages from R&D and prototyping to pilot production and volume ramp up. They offer various prototyping and consulting services to EIC beneficiaries.
- Zirka InnoTech’s mission is to catalyse the technology transfer and the advancement of new technologies with the support of non-diluted and diluted funds. They mainly focus on the Biotech and Life Science sectors and provide Business Appraisal Services through the EIC Service Catalogue.
You will get to pose your questions about the services to these EIC Partners during a dedicated Q&A. At the very end of the session, you’ll also be assigned to a breakout room with one of these service providers, allowing for a more in-depth interaction to learn more about their services and find out if they are right for you.
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.
Log in to the EIC Community to discover more (registered users only).
About the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme
The EIC Service Catalogue is brought to you by the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme. 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, 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.
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.
About the EIC Business Acceleration Services
The EIC Service Catalogue, the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme, and the EIC ACCESS+ initiative are brought to you by the EIC Business Acceleration Services. To explore other opportunities to connect with the largest corporations in Europe, keep an eye on our events page.
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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.