Last May 20, STRATA & FundingTrip hosted a webinar to show the most common pitfalls EIC applicants make when submitting their proposals. Based on real Evaluation Summary Reports (ESRs), STRATA’s experts broke down the most common weaknesses of EIC applications.
Most applicants to the EIC Accelerator underestimate how selective and nuanced the evaluation process really is, and that’s exactly why nearly 90% of proposals fall short. In this focused 30-minute webinar, drawing on AI-powered analysis of tens of real Evaluation Summary Reports (ESRs), we broke down the most common weaknesses, from unclear value propositions to misaligned growth plans and overlooked evaluation criteria.
We also walked attendees through practical ways to overcome these pitfalls, showing what strong applications do differently and how to position projects to meet evaluator expectations not only on paper but also during the Brussels interviews. This wasn’t theory: we translated recurring feedback patterns into concrete actions you can apply immediately to improve your chances.
Finally, we gave an inside look at how we work. Drawing on 5+ years of hands-on experience with EIC submissions, we showed how to decode evaluator feedback and turn it into a winning strategy for resubmission or first-time success.
12:00 – Welcome
12:05 –Most common weaknesses/issues Aracelia Tamariz. Head of Life Sciences.
12:10 –How to overcome them. David Arias. Innovation expert.
12:15 – How we work. Martin Stanford. Innovation Manager.
12:20 – Q&A
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