Deadline: 30 November 2023
The South3E consortium is thrilled to launch the second Open Call for Experts who would like to join the mission to build a robust deep tech innovation ecosystem in Southern Europe.
This a unique opportunity to actively contribute towards the EU’s ambition to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in these key regions, by sharing your valuable knowledge to support startups and researchers shaping a more sustainable and forward-thinking future for Southern Europe.
How can you contribute towards the S3E mission?
You can be a part of the community of S3E Experts in different ways, depending on your professional experience and how you would like to contribute towards South3E’s mission:
- Evaluators will be responsible for assessing proposals submitted by applicants for the S3E Open Call #2 – you will help to select the research teams and TTOs that get to join the S3E Start program and which startups will make into the S3E Charge accelerator program.
- Mentors for deep tech projects will guide research teams selected for the S3E Start program to develop a business case for a product, service or process grounded on a scientific discovery or a meaningful engineering technology.
- Mentors for deep tech growth startups will assist the selected participants in the S3E Charge program to develop an investment-ready business plan that will help access dilutive and non-dilutive funding opportunities.
What do you get in return?
- There are many personal and professional benefits to gain from helping others by sharing your own experience and knowledge. On top of the ‘feel good factor’, you will also get to take advantage of the following opportunities that come from joining the S3E community:
- Being publicly recognised for playing an active role in building the Southern European deep tech ecosystem
- Expand your professional network by connecting with other innovation leaders and relevant EU institutions and stakeholders
- Gain exclusive exposure to new ideas, approaches, and perspectives shaping the present and future of Europe
- Enhance your professional profile by gaining recognition for your skills, experience and contributions towards S3E
- Be at the forefront of the South European deep tech revolution!
What type of profiles are we looking for?
- To be eligible to apply, experts must meet the following criteria:
- You have a high-level of expertise in supporting technological innovation, preferably in deep tech projects developed by researchers and startups
- You have vast knowledge in the following scientific fields: agricultural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences and natural sciences
- You are able to efficiently communicate in English (the official language of the program), both speaking and writing
- You are familiar with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations
- You are passionate about providing innovation support, and are experienced in evaluating, mentoring and/or coaching
- Note: The selected Experts will act as individuals and not as representatives of a specific organisation.
For more information, visit Southern European Entrepreneurship Engine.
