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Here our team discusses the arcane world of EU funding. Things you didn’t know you need to know. Be prepared.
What is the Description of the Action (DoA)?
29.03.2023
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Isabell Tributsch
The Grant Agreement is the funding agreement signed between the European Commission and the Beneficiary. It contractually regulates the implementation of the project and specifies important provisions such as criteria for the eligibility of costs, reporting, payments, and deadlines. The...
Tips and Tricks for the EIC AI Platform
24.02.2023
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Isabell Tributsch
The EIC AI Platform is the online platform for EIC Accelerator proposal submissions and subsequent edits of the submitted proposal. We offer a few tips and tricks on how to handle the platform once you win the grant and in...
How to write the Communication Plan for your EIC project
03.02.2023
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Isabell Tributsch
Communication activities are mandatory for all Horizon Europe projects, including EIC Accelerator projects. By signing the Grant Agreement, you agree to Article 17 of the Model Grant Agreement to “promote the action and its results by providing targeted information to...
The Annotated Model Grant Agreement – What You Need to Know
18.01.2023
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Alicja Baryła
Starting on your adventure with the EIC Accelerator, it is normal to feel a bit overwhelmed with the number of papers to be prepared, signed and analysed. If you have already signed your Grant Agreement (GA), you are aware that...
Time Recording System in Horizon Europe
19.12.2022
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Christopher Morgan
Calculating personnel costs in Horizon Europe projects can sometimes be quite the nightmare. However, using a trustworthy time recording system is key to avoid losing some of your well-needed grant. Time recording is an essential part of your project management...
Grant payments in EIC Accelerator Horizon Europe: How and When
05.12.2022
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Ewa Ciochoń
If your company has been selected for an EIC grant, you may be wondering how payments are scheduled, when exactly you get the money and what you need to do to receive it. Let us explain. How does it work?...
Mutual Insurance Mechanism: how it works
28.11.2022
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Arianna Agostinelli
You won a Horizon Europe grant and received the pre-financing letter. Then you realize that the amount deposited in your bank account is lower than expected. If this has happened to you and you want to know what’s going on,...
What to expect during the Kick-Off Meeting
21.11.2022
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Isabell Tributsch
The kick-off meeting is part of the negotiation process for EIC Accelerator projects when the EIC Project Officer requests considerable changes to your Business Plan. When the changes go beyond simple adjustments, the EIC Project officer may send a negotiation...
Day One: when should your EIC Accelerator project start?
10.11.2022
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Alicja Baryła
One of the important decisions to make in the final stage of the Grant preparation process is when to start your project. There are many factors to consider in choosing a date that will facilitate resource allocation and help streamline...
The LEAR in Horizon Europe
09.08.2022
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Lucie Pacho Aljanati
When the Grant Agreement preparation starts, your project is requested to assign a Legal Entity Appointed Representative (LEAR). The LEAR is the legal representative of the company. In the EIC Accelerator funding schemes, you may be requested to appoint the...