Deadline: 30-Apr-23
If you are a spin-off, start-up or scale-up in the manufacturing sector from Ireland take a look at the BoostUp! 2023 – IRELAND edition!
“BoostUp! 2023 IRELAND” is open to applications from Irish spinoffs and startups with solutions in the realm of manufacturing technologies. In particular, submissions need to fit one of the following EIT Manufacturing focus areas as well as the following technology domains: Simulation & Advanced Engineering Tools, Industrial VR/AR, Industrial Robotics, Logistics Tech, Additive Manufacturing (3D printing), Predictive Maintenance, Advanced Sensors, Advanced Detection (IR/Noise/etc.), Industrial Cybersecurity, Connectivity and IoT Infrastructure, Data analytics/AI, Digital Twins, and Ecological and Social Sustainability.
Purpose
EIT Manufacturing organises the EIT Manufacturing Competition 2023 for IRELAND under the brand name “BoostUp! 2023 IRELAND”, a startup competition for spin-offs, startups and scaleups in the manufacturing sector with a geographical focus in IRELAND.
Functional Area: Business Creation
Focus area
- Flexible Production Systems for Competitive Manufacturing, Low Environmental Footprint Systems & Circular Economy for Green Manufacturing, Digital & Collaborative Solutions for Innovative Manufacturing Ecosystems, Human-machine Co-working for Socially Sustainable Manufacturing
- BoostUp! 2023 – IRELAND edition is open to applications from Irish spin-offs and start-ups with solutions in the realm of manufacturing technologies.
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In particular, submissions need to fit one of the following EIT Manufacturing focus areas as well as the following technology domains:
- Simulation & Advanced Engineering Tools
- Industrial VR/AR
- Industrial Robotics
- Logistics Tech
- Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
- Predictive Maintenance
- Advanced Sensors
- Advanced Detection (IR/Noise/etc.)
- Industrial Cybersecurity
- Connectivity and IoT Infrastructure
- Data analytics/AI
- Digital Twins
- Ecological and Social Sustainability
Funding Information
- The total maximum EIT funding allocated to this call is up to 15,000 EUR.
- The finalists compete for “growth packages” of dedicated support services in coaching, mentoring and IP management provided by the EIT Manufacturing Business Creation team. The competition is aiming to find and scale up the best solutions for sustainable, resilient, and socially impactful manufacturing. Finalists will also obtain access to EIT Manufacturing's pan-European innovation network and thus enhance their visibility and international publicity through EIT Manufacturing’s communication channels.
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In addition to the “growth package” prize, the top 3 winners (ranked 1 to 3), will receive a monetary prize. The prize fund is as follows:
- First prize: €7,500
- Second prize: €5,000
- Third prize: €2,500
- Note: Applicants shortlisted for the 2nd phase shall participate to the in-person final event and pitch their proposal to a jury panel of independent experts to be entitled to receive the award.
Applicants Profile
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The applicants have to meet the following: If a legal entity for the application submitted is not already established:
- An entrepreneurial team, with a minimum of two members, is eligible to take part in the competition
- Team members must be residents in Ireland
- Each team or team member can submit only one application
- The business development plans for the legal entity to be established
- The application package should include a completed application form, pitch deck, and logo
- If a legal entity for the application submitted has already been established:
- Company must be incorporated in Ireland
- Applicants have to prove revenue traction (existing reference customers)
- The business development plans (incl. financial aspects) shall be disclosed
- The application package should include a completed application form, pitch deck, and logo.
- Please note: Individuals or companies that applied to the EIT Manufacturing BoostUp! 2020 competition, in the EIT Manufacturing BoostUp! 2021 RIS competition and in the BoostUp! 2022 competition are not eligible.
Evaluation Criteria
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Evaluation criteria assessed by the independent experts:
- Excellence, novelty, and innovation,
- Impact and financial sustainability, and
- Quality and efficiency of the implementation, including sound financial management
- Strategic fit
For more information, visit EIT Manufacturing.