First peer-learning workshop of INNOCOACH project
On August 3rd , 2021, the first thematic workshop between the INNOCOACH project partners took place online, organized by the lead partner, IMMIB. The workshop aimed at the exchange of know-how between the 3 partners (IMMIB-Turkey, KEPA-Greece, COMONEXT-Italy), regarding the promotion of better coaching services by the Innovation Agencies to SMEs that apply for EIC Accelerator program .
More specifically, the partners highlighted on Mirò platform the challenges that SMEs face when applying to EIC Accelerator instrument and tried to draft a methodology for Innovation Agencies to follow, to efficiently support SMEs. The partners structured methodological steps, commented on the problems that the SMEs themselves encounter when applying for EIC, as reflected in the first project activity (Desk research) and discussed the next steps for smooth implementation of the project.
Lastly, the participants set a new appointment for September when the first project deliverable of the Business Support Methodology will be presented and the framework for the pilot implementation of the methodology will be co-decided.