Annotated Accelerator project proposal template

This deliverable will provide applicants with tips and approaches on how to draft a successful proposal/business plan. It will include e.g. examples of competitor analysis, commercialization plan, good IPR strategies, etc. The tips will, among others, be taken from successful Accelerator proposals (at least 10) that partner NCPs have previously identified and consulted and will be abstracted to a more general level. If suitable, parts of the previously published annotated SME instrument template will be used as well. A first version of the annotated proposal template will be available in M8. This version will be a draft that will be further updated and elaborated in cooperation with partner NCPs during the project timeframe. The annotated template will be made available in an online format as a download for interested NCPs as well as directly for applicants from the A2EIC website. That way a broad coverage and dissemination can be ensured. In order to learn and assess what makes a good proposal the experts evaluating the proposal can give valuable input. Therefore, within WP2 a structured exchange with evaluators is envisaged. During one half-day workshop project evaluators will be invited to share their experience and recommendations to SMEs. The findings of this meet&exchange will also be included in the annotated template.