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We are thrilled to announce the beginning of the project "ZEVinnovation HUB – a digital platform", a cutting-edge digital platform for stakeholders working with the innovations in the blue and green maritime industry.

The aim of the project is to drive research and development activities aimed at enhancing the technical features of the ZEVinnovation HUB. The project consortium will put efforts to refine the ZEVinnovation HUB platform from its current prototype to the first finalised version and to test the platform in a real operational environment.

Key activities include:
- Advancing the architecture and technology of the ZEVinnovation HUB platform with a special focus on improving the Innovation Management System (IMS);
- Conducting business validation through market analysis, commercialisation plans, and intellectual property protection to ensure a smooth transition to market.

Our team is excited to push the boundaries of innovation and achieve the technology transfer of a digital platform that offers functionality, services, and resources to its users. Stay tuned for updates.

ZEVinnovation website:https://zevinnovation.eu/
ZEVinnovatin HUB:https://lnkd.in/egz2gvph

Project Proposal: ZEVinnovation HUB Digital Platform
Project Proposal Reference: NPOO.C3.2.R3-I1.02.0022
Call for Grant Allocation “Support for Technology Transfer,” unique reference number C3.2.R3-11.02 (CLASS: 910-06/23-01/00531, REGISTRATION NO: 533-03-23-0001)

ZEVinnovation project team is pleased to launch an Open call – inviting innovators and SMEs to apply for support services in development of new and innovative ideas, technologies or services related to zero-emission vessels development and manufacturing

The ZEVinnovation project has been funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Regional Cooperation. The content of the document is the sole responsibility of the Center of technology transfer llc. and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for regional Cooperation.

Background

ZEVinnovation is a transnational partnership project funded by the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Regional Cooperation. The project is supported by multi-disciplinary partners from across the EEA committed to bring together best enterprises with a significant potential for innovation and development. The aim of the ZEVinnovation project is to establish a sustainable and efficient network for the development of innovative zero-emission vessels and related technologies that will bring together relevant and active stakeholders.

About the Pilot program

ZEVinnovation is bringing together the professional consortia to select and verify innovations’ uniqueness and potential, prove their business validity and support them in further development. The aim is to prepare selected ideas into real business cases and give training in innovation management and IPR.

ZEVinnovation project team will provide to selected applicants networking and funding opportunities, legal and technology advisory, IPR management, business/marketing planning and professional development. The Pilot is based on the tailored service approach where each applicant chooses up to 3 support services which he needs most. 

The Pilot program will run until the end of 2022 and it will facilitate learning and knowledge sharing through 1-on-1 sessions with mentors and experts. During this period, the selected applicants will make themselves available for 1-on-1 meetings with ZEVinnovation experts upon request. The number of hours of mentors/experts assigned to each selected application is limited by the budget and duration of ZEVinnovation project and will depend on the needs of each applicant individually.

Next Phases

The 4 best business cases (2 from Croatia and 2 from Poland) will go to the second phase of the pilot action, the joint development program, where they will have additional support from tech experts from the Norwegian maritime industry in order to facilitate the development of the final product or service.

Who is it for?

The ZEVinnovation call is open to innovators and SMEs with innovative ideas or solutions in the maritime industry’s market for electric vessels and related technologies or services who are based in one of the eligible countries of the project: Poland and Croatia.

How to apply?

STEP 1 - Register to ZEVinnovation HUB https://zevinnovation.eu/hub/

STEP2 - Create your profile

STEP3 - Submit your application using the online submission form

Selection format

Project team members will evaluate and select the applications based on the following evaluation criteria:

Ø  The uniqueness, innovativeness and the quality of the proposed idea/solution

Ø  The market size, potential or readiness of the product

Ø  The management of the intellectual property rights (IPR) for the product

Ø  The feasibility of delivering the proposed solution in the maritime industry market

Up to 5 applications with the best innovation potential in each eligible project country, Poland and Croatia will be selected.

Timeline

14th MARCH Call opens /  4th APRIL First cut-off date / 8th April Evaluation results

Register and apply your idea now!