1. PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION
A programme of
PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION
Implemented by
Copernicus Incubation programme

2. My proceeds from paypal were $180 M.
I put $100m in spacex, $70m in tesla & $10m in solar city.
I had to borrow money for rent.
- Elon Musk -
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3. Copernicus incubation programme Extra boost to your business journey

4. Copernicus Incubation programme
Total funds € ;
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5. KEY PRE-CONDITIONS Copernicus data/services based
innovative and commercially promising business propositions
with international growth potential
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6. Preliminary agreement
POWER IN PARTNERSHIP
JOINT APPLICATIONS
Preliminary agreement
START-UPS
SUPPORT PROGRAMMES
(ACCELERATORS & INCUBATORS)
Proof of 15% co-funding/ investments from any source
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7. Maximum funding per start- up: 50 000eur, 85% of total costs presented in application
Co-funding requirement:
at least 15% of total costs; any co- funding source is eligible; in-kind co-funding is not eligible to be part of 15% co-funding
FUNDING SUPPORT
Payment scheme:
pre-financing 50%; remaining payment at final delivery based on accountancy statements to prove costs.
Maximum duration:
1 year
Lead time for the incubation support:
~4 weeks after selection results
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8. IT IS MORE THAN MONEY
SUPPORT PLATFORM
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9. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR APPLICATION!
Entrepreneurs & start-ups* :
max 5 years of operational history (legal entity)
registered in one of the EU countries (+Norway or Iceland)
*Applicants should set up a company before receiving ay funding from the programme (but not necessarily before applying)
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10. THINK BIG! ACT SMART! GET IT!
Content & quality requirements
Significant commercial opportunity
Ambitious & feasible growth outlook
Strong team & ready for incubation
The expertise & quality of the partnering Incubation / Acceleration Programme
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11. CONTINUOUS ENROLMENT OF APPLICATIONS
Every year we will support 20 start-ups with max 7 start- ups per quarter.
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12. ABOUT COPERNICUS
Copernicus is the European system for monitoring the Earth, coordinated and managed by the European Commission. Data from multiple sources: earth observation satellites and in situ sensors such as ground stations, airborne sensors and sea-borne sensors. Reliable and up-to-date information through a set of services related to environmental and security issues. The services address six thematic areas: atmosphere, marine, land, climate change, emergency management and security.
Copernicus Incubation Programme is part of the Copernicus Start-up Programme
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