PARSEC Accelerator 1st open call

Deadline: Dec 20, 2019  
CALL EXPIRED

Let your idea take flight with PARSEC

The PARSEC Accelerator will run in two stages to select, fund and support the best SME’s to create EO-based services and products with strong market potential in the sectors of food, energy and environment. To become one of the 100 beneficiaries of the PARSEC first stage you have to apply to the Open Call 1 “Call for ideas” until the 20th of December 2019 at 17:00 CET. The first stage will run between March and July 2020. The PARSEC Open Call 2 “Call for consortia” application period will take place in spring 2020 leading to the PARSEC second stage that will run between September 2020 and October 2021. At the end 15 winning consortia will see their new products or services launched into the market.

WHO

Can I apply for the Open Call 1?

Are you a representative of a Small-to-Medium Enterprise (SME), a single entrepreneur, or an aspiring founder?

Are you located in one of the EU Member States (including the linked Overseas Countries and Territories) or one of the Horizon 2020 Associated Countries?

Are you keen to innovate for the sectors of food, energy or environment?

If you answered yes to the above questions, you can apply now!

HOW

How do I apply for the Open Call 1?

1. PREPARE

Read the official Open Call 1 documents:

• Guide for Applicants

• Declaration of Honour on exclusion criteria and absence of conflict of interest

• Data Privacy Policy

Just prepare a 3-minute video explaining your vision for innovation and your competences. You can have a look at our “Easy guide to a great 3-minute video pitch” presentation, here.

2. APPLY
Sign up and upload your video before the 20 December 2019 at 17.00 CET.

3. EVALUATE
You will evaluate the videos of other participants during a specific period during the month of January 2020.

If your application ranks among the top 100, you are in!

WHEN

What is the deadline for Open Call 1 applications?

Application submission closes: 20 December 2019 at 17:00 CET.

Applications submitted after the deadline will be automatically rejected.

Your benefits

The PARSEC Accelerator will provide a set of benefits such as funds, partners, advice and tools for accelerating your innovative product or service

Equity-Free Funding

€10.000 x 100 winners
of Open Call 1€100.000 x 15 teams
winning Open Call 2

Opportunity to attract further investment

Your challenge areas

Food

Smart agriculture, food security,
Common Agriculture Policy, etc.

Energy

Renewable energy,
oil & gas, etc.

Environment

Marine resources, air &
water quality, forestry,
climate change, etc.