{"id":136560,"date":"2024-12-17T09:31:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T08:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euro-funding.com\/?p=136560"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:31:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:31:20","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-eic-accelerator-pitch-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euro-funding.rwdesarrollos2.es\/en\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-eic-accelerator-pitch-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare for EIC Accelerator pitch interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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How to prepare for EIC Accelerator pitch Interviews: A guide to effective responses<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Elena Perez<\/span><\/a>(<\/span> Senior Project Manager EU Funds )<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Elena P\u00e9rez es una profesional con una s\u00f3lida trayectoria en el \u00e1mbito de la investigaci\u00f3n cient\u00edfica, la innovaci\u00f3n y la financiaci\u00f3n europea de proyectos de I+D. Actualmente es Senior Project Manager en Euro-Funding<\/strong>, liderando proyectos en el \u00e1rea de salud, biotecnolog\u00eda y MedTech, donde ayuda a empresas innovadoras a conseguir financiaci\u00f3n p\u00fablica no dilutiva para sus proyectos de investigaci\u00f3n. Adem\u00e1s, ejerce como evaluadora independiente en la red Eureka<\/strong>, aportando su experiencia en la valoraci\u00f3n de iniciativas internacionales de innovaci\u00f3n. Previamente, desarroll\u00f3 su carrera en consultor\u00eda de financiaci\u00f3n europea en IplusF y en el \u00e1mbito acad\u00e9mico como investigadora postdoctoral y predoctoral en instituciones de prestigio como KU Leuven, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Eindhoven University of Technology y la Universidad de Oviedo<\/strong>, centrando su investigaci\u00f3n en biosensores, bioensayos y biotecnolog\u00eda aplicada a la salud. Complementa su experiencia con actividades docentes como Master Lecturer en IED Madrid<\/strong>. En cuanto a formaci\u00f3n, Elena es Doctora en Ingenier\u00eda de Biosistemas por KU Leuven<\/strong>, adem\u00e1s de contar con un M\u00e1ster en An\u00e1lisis Qu\u00edmico, Bioqu\u00edmico y Estructural<\/strong> y una Licenciatura en Qu\u00edmica Anal\u00edtica<\/strong> por la Universidad de Oviedo. Su perfil combina la excelencia cient\u00edfica con un profundo conocimiento de la gesti\u00f3n de proyectos y de los mecanismos de financiaci\u00f3n europeos, lo que la posiciona como una experta de referencia en la intersecci\u00f3n entre investigaci\u00f3n, innovaci\u00f3n y consultor\u00eda estrat\u00e9gica.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The most interesting program for SMEs and startups is undoubtedly the EIC Accelerator, as it is the first financing instrument<\/strong><\/a> to combine up to \u20ac2.5 million in grants with up to \u20ac10 million in equity to support commercial activities and the international industrial scaling of products. The purpose of the EIC Accelerator<\/a> is to promote rapid international scaling of companies that are developing radically new products close to the market, that is, with a validated prototype (TRL 6). The projects must have, due to their unconventional nature, a high level of risk that prevents the company from raising the necessary capital to grow and be competitive in the short or medium term.<\/p>

The evaluation process consists of three stages: the short application, the full application, and an interview with the EIC jury. While all stages are important, the pitch interview<\/strong><\/span> with the EIC jury is particularly critical. This interview not only assesses the feasibility of your project but also evaluates your ability to communicate its potential to a panel of experts. Thorough preparation for this stage can significantly improve your chances of success. Below is Euro-Funding’s step-by-step guide to preparing effectively for your EIC Accelerator pitch interview.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It\u2019s easy to focus solely on your project’s strengths, but the jury is likely to raise concerns about potential weaknesses. Every project has them. Perhaps your product needs further refinement, or your market strategy could use more validation. The key is to acknowledge these weaknesses and be prepared with a well-thought-out response<\/strong> <\/span>that demonstrates you have anticipated challenges and have a clear plan for addressing them. This shows maturity, transparency, and a thorough understanding of your project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Time is of the essence during the pitch interview. With only 10 minutes to present your project and 35 minutes to answer questions, it is crucial to be clear and concise. Jury members will likely ask 3-5 questions each, so you will need to manage your time wisely and respond effectively. Here are some tips for crafting strong answers:<\/p>