The Open Call for EIC Solvers is an exclusive opportunity for SMEs currently or previously funded by the European Innovation Council to test and pilot their innovation and develop a solution to a concrete challenge that exists in the public domain
To apply, an EIC Solver must team up with a public organisation of their choice (Challenger) and propose both the challenge to be solved and the Solution to be developed.
The top 4 Challenger/Solver consortia for this Open Call for EIC Solvers will get selected to join a 10-month co-creation programme, supported by the InnoBuyer team.
What’s in it for you?
- Grants up to €55.000 for the EIC benificiary
Totally (100%) funded by the European Commission - Funding up to €10.000 for the public organisation
Totally (100%) funded by the European Commission - Create real impact: tackle a concrete challenge in the public domain
- Work hands-on with a public organisation of your choice during a 10 month co-creation period
- Understand how public organisations work and how their needs differ from the private sector
- Learn how your innovation could be tailored to fit the needs of a concrete challenge
- Gain insights how your solution might be commercialised and proposed in a tender to other public buyers
Who can apply?
Team up!
Only applications are accepted from consortia composed of 2 parties:
1. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Start-ups that are EIC beneficiaries, and legally established in: any of the Member States of the EU, including their outermost regions, the Overseas Countries and Territories linked to the Member States, or a Horizon Europe associated country.
2. Together with one Public Organisation being
a) the State, regional or local authorities, b) bodies governed by public law or c) associations formed by one or more such authorities or one or more such bodies governed by public law.
Please check the Guidelines for Applicants for more information and a complete overview of eligibility criteria
