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Evaluators & Mentors until November 30, 2023 at 17.00 CET
Brokers until January 15, 2024 at 17.00 CET
About S3E Experts Call
The mission of the S3E – Southern European Entrepreneurship Engine is to develop an engine of growth that will contribute to improving the connectedness and efficiency of the entrepreneurship ecosystems in Southern European countries.
Within this framework, we are seeking experts (evaluators, mentors and brokers) to support our mission.
- Evaluators will be responsible for assessing proposals submitted by research teams, and growth start-ups in response to the S3E Start Open Call (for research teams and TTOs) and S3E Charge Open Call (for startups).
- Mentors for deep tech projects will guide research teams in developing a business case for a product, service, or process grounded on a technology proposed to the S3E Start Program.
- Mentors for deep tech growth startups will assist in developing an investment-ready business plan within the framework of the S3E Charge Program.
- Deep tech brokers will match corporate challenges with the solutions offered by scaling startups in the S3E Reverse Program.
Who can apply as an S3E Expert?
We are looking for experts with a high level of expertise and professional experience in supporting deep-tech projects, growth, and scaling startups.
Experts are considered eligible for S3E Experts Call if they comply with ALL the following rules:
- High-level expertise and professional experience in supporting technological innovation, preferably in deep tech projects, growth and scaling startups.
- Experience in the following science fields: agricultural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences and natural sciences.
- A very good level of English is required because it is the official language of the program.
- Knowledge of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Experience in providing innovation support, evaluation, mentoring, and /or coaching.
Experts will have to perform this work and provide services as independent individuals and NOT represent a company or organization.
What do we offer?
In addition to benefiting from the opportunity to share your own experience and knowledge to help another colleague grow and develop, as an expert, you can also take advantage of the following opportunities:
- Play an active role in the Southern European deep tech ecosystem.
- Gain access to the S3E Network and expand your professional network.
- Connect with relevant EU institutions and stakeholders.
- Have the opportunity to ‘give something back’ by:
- Providing insights into processes and practices you are familiar with.
- Sharing good practices from your own experience.
- Offering perspectives and insights into new or different ways of doing things.
- Helping new colleagues hit the ground running and be as effective as possible in their roles.
- Learn by gaining exposure to new ideas, approaches, and perspectives.
- Gain recognition for your skills, experience, and your contribution as an expert, enhancing your professional profile.
- Develop valuable interpersonal and communication skills such as listening and questioning.
- Be at the forefront of the deep tech revolution.
Timeline for Evaluating Expert Applications
For S3E Start and S3E Charge Experts (Evaluators and Mentors):
Call opening: 16 October 2023 at 12:00 CET
Call deadline: 30 November 2023 at 17:00 CET
Experts evaluation: 1 December – 10 December 2023
Experts announcement: 11 December 2023
For S3E Reverse Brokers:
Call opening: 15 November 2023 at 12:00 CET
Call deadline: 15 January 2024 at 17:00 CET
Experts evaluation: 15 January – 30 January 2024
Experts announcement: 1 February 2024
Expert Work Period Overview
If you are selected as Evaluator:
Evaluation period for Start Applications: 12 January 2024 – 26 January 2024
The evaluation period for Charge Applications: 18 December 2023 – 8 January 2024
If you are selected as Mentor:
Mentoring period for Start projects: 6 February – 6 June 2024
Mentoring period for Charge startups: 18 January – 26 April 2024
If you are selected as a Broker:
Brokerage process: 1 April – 30 September 2024
How to apply?
Applicants are requested to apply online on the F6S platform and answer all mandatory questions. The application form is available at https://www.f6s.com/s3e-call-for-experts/apply.
Make sure to carefully read the Guidelines for Applicants before submitting your application.
