You are a student, researcher, staff member, or alumnus\/alumna from one of the following BIKE-HEI Consortium institutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The University of Alicante & The Alicante Science Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Saarland University <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- University of Primorska<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mariupol State University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Other insitutions who are part of the abovementioned institutions ecosystems can participate
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nYour venture\/project is:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- In an early stage of development and have a minimum viable product (MVP).
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Start-ups and spin-offs must have been established for less than 5 years
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Projects that are not yet formally registered or established are also eligible, provided they have a minimum viable product.
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nYour initiative is thematically aligned with at least two of the following:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Artificial Intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Climate or environmental solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Green or circular economy
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nWhat the award offers:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- A \u20ac2000 prize for the recipients of the BIKE-HEI Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Possibility to take part in the BIKE-HEI Final Conference at the University of Primorska in the first quarter of 2027 (travel budget included)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mentorship and tailored growth support from innovation experts within the BIKE Hub;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Promotion of your initiative across BIKE-HEI and EIT ecosystems;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visibility through the BIKE Hub, including a success story feature;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Opportunity to pitch your project at BIKE-HEI-related events;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eligibility for future acceleration programmes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
HOW TO APPLY:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applicants must submit:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- A completed online form<\/strong> (including project description and motivation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A project summary<\/strong> (PDF format \u2013 5 pages max)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A 5-slide pitch deck<\/strong> (PPT format \u2013 5 slides max) \u2013 audiovisual material not exceeding 3 minutes can be included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You must use the official templates provided below:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Project Summary Template (Word format; must be saved as PDF): Download Annex 1<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pitch Deck Template (PowerPoint format): Download Annex 2<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Deadline for submission: 30th of October<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications will be registered through Microsoft Forms and materials will be sent to mail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Microsoft Forms LINK: <\/strong>BIKE-HEI Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award \u2013 3st Edition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mail<\/a>:<\/strong> info@bike-hub.eu<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note<\/strong>: applications sent directly to info@bike-hub.eu<\/a> without filling in the registration form linked above will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pitch Deck Template (PowerPoint format): Download Annex 2<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- A project summary<\/strong> (PDF format \u2013 5 pages max)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A completed online form<\/strong> (including project description and motivation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- In an early stage of development and have a minimum viable product (MVP).
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