What is TRL?

TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL Technology readiness levels (TRL) are a method of estimation technology maturity of a program during the innovation process! TRL are based on a scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology! The use of TRL enables consistent, uniform discussions of technical maturity across different type of technology. TRL […]

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H2020 SME Instrument Overview

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Which phase better fits my project?

01 Technical and market feasibility: assessment of technical feasibility and market potential of new ideas ▼ 02 Demonstration activities: developing, testing, prototyping, piloting, innovative processes, products and services ▼ 03 Commercialisation: support measures toward commercialising SME’s innovative products EVALUATION PROCESS OVERVIEW Receipt of proposal Individual evaluation Automated consensus Report Finalisation Eligibility check Allocation of proposals […]

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Have the perfect pitch!

1. ENGAGE THE AUDIENCE AS INDIVIDUALS ⇒ Present yourself ⇒ Use storytelling to help them link your project to reality; ⇒ Get their attention: what’s the problem, how big is it, how can it be solved? 2. BE CREDIBLE ⇒ Use evidence: How can you solve the problem? What’s your plan to do it? Will […]

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What is expected in section Implementation – Ph1?

Team Template ** Describe your team and their achievements and experience in relation to the approach you will be taking. ** Describe the roles of the team within your project. What is the role of the company’s owner(s)? What are the main strengths and weaknesses of the team? ** If your project is to be […]

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What is expected in section Implementation – Ph2?

ADVICE FOR IMPLEMENTATION SUB-SECTIONS IN TEMPLATE TEAM Template ** Describe your team and their achievements and experience in relation to the approach you will be taking. ** Describe the roles of the team within your project. What is the role of the company’s owner(s)? What are the main strengths and weaknesses of the team? ** […]

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What is expected in section Impact?

ADVICE FOR IMPACT SUB-SECTIONS IN TEMPLATE ENTERING THE MARKET 1/4 Template ** Who are the targeted users and/or customers and why will they want to buy your product/ service (unique selling point)? ** Are they new or already part of your customer base? What is your relation with them (e.g. market survey, testing/feedback, letters of […]

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Research for prior art

Strategic intelligence for patents State of the Art Freedom to use Potential new technology areas Key players – now and who is looking for the future! Market Intelligence Competitor intelligence Technology intelligence Finding commercialisation partners Why patents? They represent the largest freely available technical publication resource; Patents are often the only publication on a subject; […]

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KNOWN OR UNKNOWN SUBCONTRACTOR?

NAME & short presentation. XXX fulfils the criteria in the selection procedure. Besides, this the company has already collaborated in the construction of ….. And is heavily familiarized with the construction of the …. XXX has also experience in the …..one of the most critical aspects in the construction of concrete wind towers. TASK TO […]

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What is expected in section Excellence?

ADVICE FOR EXCELLENCE SUB-SECTIONS IN TEMPLATE CHALLENGE AND SOLUTION 1/2 Template ** Describe the identified customer pain point? What is the business need, technological challenge or market opportunity? ** What is your innovation? Evaluation criteria High-risk/ High-potential idea that has something that nobody else has. It should be better and/or significantly different to any alternative. […]

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