Business Ideas Open Call Announcement
Open Call Objectives
The aim of the Business Ideas Open Call is to select at least 35 business ideas to be supported by the I3HIES project. Of the 35 business ideas, an investment plan will be developed at least for 15 of them.
Regional Impact
The I3HIES project supports solutions for less developed regions in the European Union. Less Developed Regions are European Union regions (NUTS 2) which have a GDP per inhabitant that is less than 75% of the EU average.
All the Business ideas must Be implemented by Actor(s) or in cooperation with Actor(s) from Less Developed Regions and they should:
- Generate Benefits for Less Developed Regions
- Be Implemented in Less Developed Regions
See map of less developed regions
Thematic Areas
Application should d address one of the thematic areas:
- Medical Devices: Innovations related to health technologies that can significantly impact patient care and medical practices are given priority.
- Emergency Equipment: This includes tools and devices designed for use in critical situations, aiming to enhance response capabilities and safety.
- MDR Compliance: Business ideas and cases focusing on compliance with Medical Device Regulation (MDR) standards are also prioritized, ensuring that innovations meet necessary regulatory requirements.
Benefits for the Applicants
Turn your ideas into a thriving business with trainings, co-creations, consultations—guiding you on the way from business ideas to the business case, enriched with the financial plan!
- Idea validation
- Development of Mini Business Cases
- Business Case Validation
- Improvement Guidance
- Pitch Preparation
- Investment Planning
- Interregional Investment Capacity Building
- Collaborative Project Development
Benefits for winners
Benefits for selected applicants!
Who can apply?
- The Open Call is open to individual SMEs, startups, natural persons or teams of natural persons
- Applicants must come from and /or collaborate with Actor(s) from less developed regions of the European Union
- Thematic areas of Business idea’s development: medical devices, emergency equipment, MDR Compliance
- Business idea should be between TRL 1-4. See Technology Readiness levels.
Open Call Application process
Time frame
The Business Ideas Open Call will remain open for the entire duration of the I3HIES project*, with several cut-off dates. The first cut-off date is 30.11.2024 at 17:00 CET (Central European Time).
*The I3HIES project consortium reserves the right to extend the first cut-off date if necessary.
Eligibility criteria
- Proposals must address an innovative product, process or service addressing the Open Call thematic areas.
- Business ideas should be between TRL 1-4.
- Applicants can submit more than one project application (for different project ideas).
- All elements of the application must be submitted in English.
- The application proposal must be completed by containing all requested elements.
Application to be sent to:
Complete your proposal and send it via e-mail to: opencall@mediklaszter.eu (First cut-off date: 30.11.2024)
Mandatory application templates:
- Application form. It should explain the idea, overall concept and development plan. The proposal should include the technology, tools expected to be used and the expected impact. (Annex1)
- Declaration of honour. The applicants must certify that all information provided is correct. They have to be fully committed to participate in the project that they are submitting and comply with the eligibility criteria. (Annex2)
Open Call Important Documents
- Business Ideas Open Call Guide for Applicants (PDF file)
- Annex 1 – Business Ideas Open Call Proposal Template TRL 1-4 (PDF file, DOCX/WORD file)
- Annex 2 – Business Ideas Open Call Declaration of Honour (PDF file, DOCX/WORD file)
- Annex 3 – List of EU less developed regions (PDF file)
- Business Ideas Open Call Summary (PDF file)
Q & A and Open Call Contact:
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