FAQ

Organisations that are not formal Partners can apply to become 28DIGITAL Partners. In order to be included in a proposal for cut-off 1, organisations should have at least registered via the 28DIGITAL website. 

If the activity is selected, organisations must complete the partnership to be eligible to participate in the activity.

The list of partners is available on the 28DIGITAL website, in the “Become a Partner” section.

To join the program:

• All applicants must be operating in the EU, or Horizon Europe associated countries (see https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf)
• The venture to be boosted must be incorporated max. 5 years before submission date.
• Solutions must demonstrate TRL 4-5.

KAVA means KIC Added Value Activity, in other words an Activity. KAVA costs are the costs necessary to the implementation of an Activity Proposal and are mentioned in the proposal.

Selected Activities will receive support, including financial support, from 28DIGITAL and the expectation is that the Activity contributes to support the European innovation ecosystem. Activities are requested to contribute to the long-term financial sustainability of 28DIGITAL through equity in the startup boosted. Once selected, the venture to be boosted will be asked to sign a Share Transfer Agreement (STA).

28DIGITAL will not participate in capital increases, so 28DIGITAL’s equity position will be diluted. Equity transfer conditions are included in the Share Transfer Agreement.

The equity % is set in the proposal based on the partners estimated budget and grant availability. Changes on that distribution due to underspending or underperforming of the activity will not modify the equity percentage committed.

It should be based on the maturity and current development of the venture. A reasoned calculation, based on startup current value and assets, partners contributions and balance of resources applied in the proposal could be included in the proposal.

The proposal must include an equity % the venture commits to transfer. This percentage is a relevant factor in the evaluation process and will make a proposal competitive. The equity % proposed in the proposals cannot be changed afterwards.