15 October 2014
INternet Cleantech ENablers Spark (INCENSe) is focused on Smart Grids, ICT, Automation Solutions, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Electric Mobility, Renewable Generation. Applicants are invited to propose the development of disruptive FIWARE applications in the Clean Tech sector. INCENSe plans to support SMEs and web entrepreneurs through a combination of a grant of up to €150,0000 and a six month personalised acceleration programme.
The INCENSe call opened on 15 October '14 and closes on 15 January '15. Click here to access the online application form.
INCENSe is specifically looking for two different types of projects:
It is necessary to submit the application online by completing the administrative data, project proposal in four sections (project idea, team, business model, technology) and uploading the business plan and FIWARE Technologies Use plan.
Proposals will first be checked for eligibility and then reviewed by two independent experts based on business potential, quality of the management team, strategic fit and FI-PPP Linkage. The best 40 proposals will be invited to an Interview, after which the Evaluation Committee will select 25 finalists. The finalists will then pitch their project and a final list of 14 beneficiaries will be selected.
Funding is released on a phased basis
Across the entire programme (2 years), INCENSe has a budget of €6.2 million to be allocated in grants via two open calls to 42 SMEs / web entrepreneurs.
Please review the following documents for more details: