European Innovation Council Information Day in the UK

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EIC is Europe’s flagship innovation programme to identify, develop and scale-up breakthrough technologies and game changing innovations. This info session will provide an introduction to the main EIC calls in the morning, and the afternoon session will focus on the EIC Accelerator, which is particularly for development and scaling up of high-risk innovations by start-ups and SMEs, including with blended finance support (UK grant only). Hear from EIC representatives and industry experts as they share insights into how to navigate the application process for the EIC Accelerator.

Panel sessions throughout the day will support you on how to prepare your application and highlight best practice and tips to improve your project proposals. You will also learn about the networks and support available from EIC National Contact Points and Innovate UK Business Growth Advisors on how you can improve your chances of success in EIC programmes and elevate your innovation.

A full livestreamed recording of the day is available above.

Programme Agenda

Registration & Welcome Tea/Coffee

AM Session (bold indicates slides are available above)

• • 10:00-10:10 Welcome and Opening – Rob Shaw, Innovate UK
  • 10:10-10:50 Introduction to EIC – Keith Sequeria, Head of EIC
  • 10:50-11:00 EIC Programme Manager – Ivan Stefanic, EIC Programme Manager
  • 11:00-11:15 Case Study – SME in EIC Pathfinder
  • 11:15-11:30 Evaluator POV – Christopher Stabile-Barnett, EIC Evaluator
  • 11:30-11:40 Jury – Anja Streicher, EIC Jury Member
  • 11:40-11:50 Maria Shiao, EIC Coach
  • 11:50 Q&A Session

 12:30 – 14:00 Networking Lunch

PM Session (bold indicates slides are available above)

• • 14:00-14:10 Welcome and Opening – Rob Shaw, Innovate UK
  • 14:10-14:30 Introduction to EIC Accelerator – Keith Sequeria, Head of EIC
  • 14:30-14:40 EIC Board Member – Ana Barjasic
  • 14:40-14:50 Evaluator POV – David Talbot
  • 14:50-15:00 Jury Member POV – Madalina Nazare
  • 15:00-15:10 Case Study
  • 15:10-15:20 VC scene in the UK – Innovate UK
  • 15:20-15:30 Investor Partnerships – Innovate UK
  • 15:30-15:40 Innovate UK Business Growth – Andy Bates, Innovate UK Business Growth
  • 15:40-16:00 Q&A Session
  • Close

Who should watch?

This event is ideal for researchers, innovators, and organisations in the UK interested in applying to the EIC funding and support. The morning session is for academics and researchers, and the afternoon session is tailored for SMEs, offering insights and support.