EAIC responds to EIC Board's stance on consultant use in applications

"While the EIC aims to make its application process accessible without external help, the reality is that crafting a compelling and competitive proposal requires significant expertise in business strategy, financial modeling, and market positioning", says the EAIC, the European Association of Innovation Consultants, to News Tank on 03/03/2025.

It reacts to the publication on 28/02/2025 of a review on the use of consultants for applications to the EIC Observations from the EIC Board, which states:

"We acknowledge that the EIC instruments are very competitive, and this may lead some applicants to rely on consultants, as a successful application can be life-changing. But please carefully consider the pros and cons of this!"

The EIC Board recommends engaging national contact points, tech-transfer desks (where available), Enterprise Europe Network members, and critical friends in reviewing and providing feedback on proposals.

"We want to stress that, for your success in EIC funding schemes, it is critical that you engage yourself deeply with the proposal and all its details, digest it and…