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Open Call - EIC Innovation Training Workshops for Pathfinder: boost your innovation!

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Chrysanthi Vazitari

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Business Acceleration Services invites EIC Pathfinder  (FET-Open & FET-Proactive1) and Transition beneficiaries to participate in our new instalments of the Innovation Training Workshops, taking place either on 24-25 June 2021, 23-24 September 2021 or 26-27 October 2021. This two-day virtual workshop will offer concrete business tools through interactive sessions, and which can be immediately implemented during your work.   

 

Facing difficulties to define the commercialisation potential of your research project? Struggling to identify your customer segment? In June, September and October the EIC is back with three Innovation Training Workshops, exclusively for EIC Pathfinder (FET-Open & FET-Proactive) and Transition beneficiaries. 

 

During the Innovation Training Workshop, you will receive support and training on the commercialisation and value creation of your research project: validate your technology, learn how to recognise business opportunities, hone your pitching skills and present your innovative solutions in this 2 x 0,5-day online workshop.  

 

For more information and testimonials on the previous editions, click here.  

 

When?  

  • June session 

Apply here for the session on 24-25 June 2021 (application deadline 21 June 2021)

 

  • September session 

Apply here for the session on 23-24 September 2021 (application deadline 10 September 2021)

 

  • October session 

Apply here for the session on 26-27 October 2021 (application deadline 11 October 2021)

 

Please note that the content of these three workshops will be identical, so please only apply to the session with your preferred timeslot.  

 

Who can apply?  

The application is only for EIC Pathfinder (FET-Open and FET-Proactive) and Transition beneficiaries, acting either as individuals or representatives of a consortium. EIC Accelerator beneficiaries are not eligible for application.  

 

The modules   

  • Technology Validation and product-market fit process   

Understanding the market pull actions from early stage of Technology Readiness Level (TRL)  

  • Business Recognition and Market Data Module   

Understanding the commercialization potential of the research and defining ideal market sharing technics  

  • Venture Development Methodology Module   

Fine-tuning and improving business proposition and approach to the market.  

  • Exploitation via Lean approach Module     

Identifying customer segment and exploitation opportunities  

  • Presentation Pitch  

Simulation and personalised feedback given on the quality of the pitch.    

 

Additional information  

EIC Business Acceleration Services  

The EIC continues to support science-to-technology research projects with an additional focus on continuous improvement, networking, learning opportunities and facilitating access to business partners and investors for our beneficiaries. Being part of the programme offers you a life-long privileged access to our user-driven business acceleration services, customized to your needs. Finding the right strategic partner can be the fastest way to start up or grow your company. It will also give you more time to focus on the critical activities that make your business unique.  

EIC beneficiaries are also invited to be part of the online EIC Community. The overall aim of the EIC Community platform is to help innovators, entrepreneurs, SMEs and scientists to successfully establish themselves on the European and global markets, by creating a shared knowledge base and a virtual meeting place for them to connect with investors, corporates and peers to discuss potential businesses partnerships.  

The Business Acceleration Services provided are free of charge. All participants are expected to fill out a short satisfaction survey shortly after the event, and a business impact survey after six months. Failure to do so may lead to exclusion from future Business Acceleration Services.  

This opportunity is brought to you by the EIC pilot Business Acceleration Services. To explore other opportunities, keep an eye on our events page.   

 

Cancellation policy  

Cancellations will only be considered in duly documented cases of “force majeure”. Unjustified cancellation can lead to exclusion in future Business Acceleration Services events. For additional information, please refer to our helpdesk (please choose “EIC Innovation Training Workshop” as the subject). 

 

 

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.

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