Succession planning is essential for entrepreneurial success and longevity. As businesses grow, so does the need for stability in leadership transitions. Succession management ensures that a business can continue thriving beyond the tenure of its founder. This proactive process allows entrepreneurs to build a legacy, securing their company’s future while preserving their vision and values.… Continue reading Managing Succession: Key Task for Thriving Entrepreneurs
Author: Luciana Marins
EIC Accelerator 2024: A Balance
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator remains a crucial programme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups in 2024. As the European Union’s flagship initiative, it aims to fund groundbreaking innovations that address pressing challenges. With renewed funding and updated guidelines, EIC Accelerator 2024 sets a clear path forward, balancing support for high-risk projects… Continue reading EIC Accelerator 2024: A Balance
Funding Guide in the Mobility Sector: Towards a Sustainable Transition
In recent years, the shift towards sustainable mobility has gained momentum worldwide. As environmental concerns grow, the mobility sector is embracing solutions that lower emissions, increase efficiency, and reduce resource consumption. Achieving a sustainable transition requires significant investment, yet finding and securing funding remains a complex task. This funding guide in the mobility sector will… Continue reading Funding Guide in the Mobility Sector: Towards a Sustainable Transition
Funding Pathways for Decarbonisation: Driving Innovation Forward
As the climate crisis escalates, funding plays a crucial role in advancing decarbonisation efforts globally. Financial support is essential for developing and deploying low-carbon technologies that drive the shift away from fossil fuels. Both private investors and public funds are needed to support innovation in sectors such as energy, transportation, and manufacturing, where emissions reductions… Continue reading Funding Pathways for Decarbonisation: Driving Innovation Forward
Understanding the Seal of Excellence: Recognising Exceptional Achievement
The Seal of Excellence is an initiative by the European Commission designed to recognise outstanding projects that meet high-quality standards. It is awarded to proposals submitted to EU funding programmes, particularly the Horizon Europe framework, which, although qualifying as exceptional, may not receive funding due to budget constraints. This certificate of merit underscores the value… Continue reading Understanding the Seal of Excellence: Recognising Exceptional Achievement
Exploring the Green Deal: An Overview
The European Green Deal is a strategic plan by the European Union (EU) to transition Europe towards a climate-neutral economy by 2050. With this ambitious initiative, the EU aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, foster economic growth decoupled from resource use, and ensure that the transition is just and inclusive for all European citizens. The… Continue reading Exploring the Green Deal: An Overview
EIC Accelerator 2025: Unveiling the Next Steps
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator is a funding programme designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups with high-impact innovations. Since its inception, the EIC Accelerator has helped pioneering companies bring breakthrough solutions to the market, fostering Europe’s competitiveness in emerging sectors. Now, as we approach 2025, the programme is evolving. EIC… Continue reading EIC Accelerator 2025: Unveiling the Next Steps
EIC Accelerator Challenges in 2024: Addressing Future Obstacles
The EIC Accelerator programme plays a crucial role in supporting high-risk, high-potential small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. Designed to fund breakthrough innovations, the programme provides both financial backing and strategic guidance to help these companies scale and reach new markets. However, 2024 presents unique challenges for the EIC Accelerator, as it seeks to… Continue reading EIC Accelerator Challenges in 2024: Addressing Future Obstacles
The Financial Value of Innovation: An Overview
Innovation drives progress and economic growth. For businesses, it’s a powerful engine that not only spurs development but also creates substantial financial value. The financial value of innovation goes beyond simple revenue generation; it includes increased efficiency, enhanced market positioning, and long-term resilience. As global markets evolve, understanding and leveraging the financial value of innovation… Continue reading The Financial Value of Innovation: An Overview
Horizon Europe: Nearly 2 billion Euros Dedicated to Cluster 6 Project Calls
Horizon Europe, the EU’s primary research and innovation programme, has earmarked nearly 2 billion Euros for Cluster 6 project calls. This significant funding allocation aims to address critical sustainability issues in Europe, from biodiversity protection to sustainable food systems. Through these project calls, Horizon Europe seeks to inspire innovations that will drive environmental resilience, supporting… Continue reading Horizon Europe: Nearly 2 billion Euros Dedicated to Cluster 6 Project Calls