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EIC Accelerator: New Annotated template and check list

05/03/2025

The international Access2EIC network has published two new support documents for applicants to the EIC Accelerator programme.

The first document is an annotated version of the project application form for Step 1 (the short proposal, which is the first step in the evaluation). It contains useful tips for applicants from national contact points and successful applicants, not only on the application but also on the other two annexes, which are the pitch deck and the short video.

The other document represents a checklist of the main questions a potential applicant should answer before deciding to apply to the EIC Accelerator, It can help to assess whether the EIC Accelerator meets the needs of the company.

Detailed information is available here.

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