frontier cities dublin workshop
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Overview
• frontierCities overview
• frontierCities Package
• How to apply
• Evaluation
• Next steps
About frontierCities
• Call for development of 25-75 smart mobility applications
• Funding of up to €150k• Coaching, workshops and bootcamps for
application and market development• Development and Deployment• City Relationships
In a nutshell:
frontierCities Package
• Up to €150k– Non equity– Non loan– Grant funding
• Group support– Workshops– Bootcamps
• Individual support– Coaching– Tailored training on identified needs
• Market uptake assistance– Introductions to cities and municipalities for use of
the the apps
• Showcase event
How to Apply
Interested in Participating?
Simple and Straight-Forward 2 Step Application Process– Step 1 – Proposal Summary – 16th of February 2015:
– Step 2 – Full Application – 16th of April2015
Applications to be Submitted on F6S– http://www.f6s.com/fiware-frontiercities#/about
Call Opens
Nov 20th
2014
Grantees to be
Selected
Step 2Submission
Date April 17th
2015
Step 1 Submission
DateFeb 16th2015
Two-Step Application Process
How to Apply
• frontierCities page on f6s
• Please check call guidelines, FAQ and call guide before submitting
How to Apply
• Step 1 info:
– The applicant (personal and general info)
– The requested funding
– The problem
– The solution
– The technology
– The market
– The people
How to Apply – Step 1
• The requested funding:
– One figure
– Justification not required at this point
– Full budget including development, marketing, promotion and travel etc
How to Apply – Step 1
• The Problem:– Describe a specific problem and what the
causes are
– Describe the scale of the problem
– Describe who is affected
– Use statistics if available
– If the problem applies to other cities, explain this
– Describe the consequences of the problem
– Consider why the problem has not been addressed
How to Apply – Step 1
• The Solution:
– Leave technical to the other section
– Explain why your idea will solve the problem (or alleviate the problem)
– Explain how your solution is feasible
– Describe what’s needed for implementation
How to Apply – Step 1
• The Technology:
– Describe the technology behind your application
– Make reference to the GEs used
– Identify hardware required, if any
– Maximise the use of FIWARE GEs to increase your likelihood of success
How to Apply – Step 1
• The Market:
– Identify and quantify the target customers
– Identify similar applications on the market and differentiate yours
– Identify potential commercialisation opportunities
– Remember it should be completed in 10 months
How to Apply – Step 1
• The People:
– Describe the team members profiles and backgrounds
– Describe any smart mobility, transport application or FIWARE experience
– Describe any previous business experience
– If a clear weakness exists, identify how you will compensate
How to Apply
• Who is eligible to apply?– SME (<250 employees, <€50m turnover or
<€40m on balance sheet)
– Startup (<2yrs or pre-revenue)
– Web Entrepreneur
– Individuals (agree to create legal entity)
• Groups– 1-3 partners
– No change to grants
– One partner contracted
How to Apply
• Where can you apply from?– EU28– FP7 Associated countries
• What is accepted costs?– Staff– Materials– Hardware– Travel– Conferences– Subcontracting where necessary– Indirect costs (postage etc 7% of direct costs)– €10k provision for frontierCities activities
Evaluation
• 100 points maximum
– The Problem (20 points)
– The Solution (30 points)
– The Technology (20 points)
– The Market (20 points)
– The People (10 points)
• Candidates scoring 70+ will be invited to Step 2
Step 2
• Technological Excellence (Including
integration of FIWARE)
• Market Uptake & Commercialization
• Business and Financial Model
• Work Plan
• Budget Proposal
• Acceleration Impact
• Pitch Presentation (PowerPoint)
Next steps
• Register on f6s and apply!
Remember: Please check call guidelines, FAQ and call guide before submitting
Thank you
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