Do you need access to highly specialised equipment or infrastructure to take your technology to the next level? The next Ask me Anything session of the EIC Service Catalogue, happening online on 5 March, 14:30 CET, is dedicated to EIC beneficiaries just like you. Don’t miss your chance to hear from our partners CERIC, ELIXIR Europe, IPPLM, LORTEK and others to be confirmed as they explain how they can provide you with research and development (R&D) support, as well as access to cutting-edge tools and infrastructure.
As EIC Partners, these organisations provide access to their tailored services to EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders through the EIC Service Catalogue. This platform allows users to search through a database of offers from 170+ service providers, hailing from across Europe and beyond. EIC innovators can filter their search by selecting their funding instrument, TRL or sector, as well as by selecting one of the 11 service categories available on the platform.
The upcoming Ask me Anything - EIC Service Catalogue: Access to Infrastructure and R&D Support will turn the spotlight to the EIC Partners providing their services under this crucial category to help EIC innovators advance their technologies.
This session will be held online, via zoom on 5 March, 14:30 to 16:00 CET.
Participants must register before 5 March, 09:00 CET to secure their participation and receive the link to the session via email.
This session will also be an opportunity to learn more about EIC ACCESS+, the funding scheme to help EIC beneficiaries access financial support to cover the costs of the services offered through the EIC Service Catalogue.
What’s in it for you?
EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders joining this session will get the chance to:
- Discover what scientific and technical support services, as well as offers related to the use of laboratories, co-working spaces and cutting-edge technological tools, are available through the EIC Service Catalogue.
- Pose their questions to the participating EIC Partners and pre-schedule bilateral meetings to learn more about their services.
- 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.
Who can apply?
All EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders can apply and join the session.
However, internationalisation and commercialisation services may be particularly interesting to later stage innovators, namely EIC Accelerator beneficiaries.
Which EIC Partners are joining the session?
The following EIC Partners will present their services and answer your questions during the session:
- CERIC - Central European Research Infrastructure Consortium has research capabilities located in 11 countries to help science and industry advance in all fields of materials, biomaterials, and nanotechnology
- ELIXIR Europe brings together leading Life Science organisations to manage and safeguard the growing volume of data generated by publicly funded research. Its primary aim is to coordinate, integrate, and sustain bioinformatics resources across 24 countries.
- IPPLM - Sylwester Kaliski Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion is a public research institute conducting research in the area of plasma physics and controlled fusion in order to generate useful (electrical) energy in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
- LORTEK S.COOP. is a a private technology centre that generates excellent knowledge in the digitalisation of manufacturing processes to increase competitiveness and sustainability in the industrial sector.
Participants will also be able to schedule a bilateral meeting with one or more of these EIC Partners, in order to clear up all their questions and learn more about the offers they are providing through the EIC Service Catalogue.
What is 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).
What is 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 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.
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.
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.