A European Innovation Council to promote and support public procurement of innovation

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Let us draw your attention to the already existing Enhanced European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot. The Enhanced EIC pilot supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with bright ideas and the ambition to scale up internationally. You can find more information at the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/research/eic/index.cfm

If you have already started to draft an initiative/(running an initiative) and are looking for advice (whether legal advice, or advice on campaigning, fundraising, communicating, or other aspects), check out the SEEK ADVICE section of the Forum in order to receive tailor-made feedback on your proposed initiative (Seek advice).

You might also be interested in the next  webinar on the Forum -  Legal advice when drafting a European citizens’ initiative which will take place next week, Thursday 11th of April at 12.30 CET.  This could be an opportunity for you to get more information on the European Citizens’ Initiative. If you are interested, you can register at the following link: https://portal.voiceboxer.com/events/wn5dcx/register

The Forum Moderation Team