Open Calls

This open call is CLOSED

Expression of interest for evaluators

Join InnoMatch pool of external evaluators to evaluate the applications for the Open Calls for EIC Awardees.

Deadlines

16 January

Opening

17 April - 17:00 CET

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About InnoMatch Open Calls

InnoMatch de-risks Innovation Procurement by matching Innovators and Buyers and supporting the pilot testing or proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstration of innovative solutions.

At least 38 pilots / PoCs will be selected within InnoMatch, granting up to €60,000 each. The selected pilot or proof-of-concepts will enter the 12-month InnoMatch Programme.

InnoMatch will run three open calls for EIC Awardees throughout its duration:

Currently running

About the EoI for external evaluators

The external experts will be selected through an open and competitive process to ensure independence and transparency in evaluating the applications of the InnoMatch open calls for EIC Awardees.

Selected evaluators will be invited to join the InnoMatch pool of external evaluators.

Depending on the number of the received proposals in the InnoMatch open calls, 2 to 5 experts from the pool will be contracted for each open call.

OC1 wave 1 for EIC Awardee + Buyer Selection and Evaluation will run from April until June 2025
Open Call for Public and Private Buyers will run from February until May 2025
OC1 wave 2 Selection and Evaluation will run from February until April 2026
OC for EIC Awardees will run from April until June 2026

Do you want to join our pool of external evaluators and make a difference
in the innovation procurement by selecting the top-performing EIC-backed innovators?

Days

Hours

Minutes

Time is ticking!

Expert fee

Evaluators will be reimbursed for their time and effort based on the number of applications evaluated (minimum number to be agreed), with each application corresponding to a value of up to €50 considering all the services required.

Prepare phase

Up to 2 months

Sub-Grant Agreement (SGA) and an Action Plan preparation. The Action Plan to be developed together with the committed Buyer.

Deploy phase

Up to 6 months

Official start of the pilot implementation: pilots to be conducted within the services or premises of the Buyer, and with the support from a dedicated team on the Buyer’s side.

Assess phase

Up to 4 months

Preparation of a Validation Report: evaluation of the success of each pilot, the KPI fulfillment. With the involvement of the Buyer.

Required services

The InnoMatch evaluation and selection process involves:

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for experienced experts in various fields of expertise, such as:

Agriculture, Food, and Beverage
Construction, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing
Digital Transformation
Energy, Water, Environment, Sustainability, and Mobility
Health and Life Sciences
Security, safety and dual industries

Agriculture, Food, and Beverage

Construction, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing

Digital Transformation

Energy, Water, Environment, Sustainability, and Mobility

Health and Life Sciences

Security, safety and dual industries

We are looking for evaluators experienced in Business and Innovation Procurement, to name a few:

Technology Development and Commercialisation
Business Strategy and Planning
Market Analysis and Forecasting
Financial Analysis and Investment
Experience in working with public or private procurement customers

Technology Development and Commercialisation

Business Strategy and Planning

Market Analysis and Forecasting

Financial Analysis and Investment.

Experience in working with public or private procurement customers.

Experts will be assessed based on their professional experience and expertise in the mentioned areas.

Applicants with 10+ years of experience in the specific field/subject area of claimed expertise will be given preference.

What are the benefits of becoming an InnoMatch external evaluator?

Contribute to the advancement of innovation procurement: By selecting top-performing EIC-backed innovators, external evaluators play a key role in shaping the future of innovation procurement.

Gain insights into cutting-edge technologies and business models: The InnoMatch open calls will showcase a diverse range of innovative solutions across various fields, providing evaluators with a unique opportunity to learn about the latest advancements and emerging trends.

Network with other experts and stakeholders: The evaluation process will involve collaboration with other external evaluators, challenge representatives, and members of the InnoMatch team, fostering valuable connections and knowledge sharing.

Flexible and remote work: The evaluation process is conducted remotely, offering flexibility and convenience to evaluators.

Make a real impact: By identifying and selecting the most promising solutions, external evaluators will directly contribute to the success of the InnoMatch project and the broader goal of promoting innovation and economic growth.

Growth services

Access to technology / premises

Expert support

Trainings

Group coaching

How to apply?

Get info

Read the Guidelines for Applicants

Register

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Submission

Submit your application through the F6S platform

Open Call Evaluation Criteria

1. Alignment & Impact:
Applications must align with the open call objectives. Solutions must be focused on solving the targeted innovation challenge of the Buyer.

2. Excellence:
Applicants must demonstrate the quality of the proposed solution and its technical soundness.

3. Commitment:
Applicants, along with their committed Buyer, must demonstrate a credible commitment to full participation throughout the project to prevent any drop-outs. Additionally, they must show a strong commitment to supporting a potential post-project adoption by the committed Buyer and to facilitating the commercial exploitation of the solution, in case the pilot is successfully evaluated.

4. Team & Implementation:
Applicants must show evidence that the team has the necessary skills, infrastructure and management experience to implement the pilot in the defined timescale and budget, and to further facilitate the commercial exploitation of the solution.

Documentation

Templates available in PDF

Contract for external evaluators (tmpl)