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frontierCities Information Session

Dublin 5/2/15

Overview

• frontierCities overview

• frontierCities Package

• How to apply

• Evaluation

• Next steps

About frontierCities

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

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

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 applicant:

– Name

– Email

– Phone

– Address

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

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

Step 2

• Technological Excellence (Including

integration of FIWARE)

• Market Uptake & Commercialization

• Business and Financial Model

• Work Plan

• Budget Proposal

• Acceleration Impact

• Pitch Presentation (PowerPoint)

Where to From Now: Next Steps

Next steps

• Register on f6s and apply!

Remember: Please check call guidelines, FAQ and call guide before submitting

Thank you

www.f6s.com/fiware-frontiercities#/about

https://www.facebook.com/frontierCities

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/frontierCities-8180996

@frontierCities

Thank you for your [email protected]@fi-frontiercities.eu