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EuropeanPioneers Launch FIWARE Call focused on Smart Cities, Pervasive Gaming,  Social Connected TV, and eLearning - deadline 31 October

The EuropeanPioneers 8-month accelerator programme is focused on supporting digital SMEs and web entrepreneurs in the media and content sector.

EuropeanPioneers is focused on four application areas:

  • Smart City Services
  • Pervasive Gaming
  • Social Connected TV
  • e-Learning

All applications will leverage the FIWARE technology and enablers as a condition of the grant award. 

Calls are open to SMEs participating alone and Startups with at least two founders.

EuropeanPioneers aims to provide grants of between €50,000 to €250,000 to 25 SMEs and web entrepreneurs across three Calls:

  • Call 1 September - 31 October 2014
  • Call 2 01 February - 01 April 2015
  • Call 3 01 July - 04 September 2015

EuropeanPioneers does not provide co-working space. It focused on providing grant funding, coaching and mentoring, access to a network and access to FIWARE Technology. 

Click here to access the online application form. Download the Applicants Guide by clicking here

The selection is based on two stages - online application and then short-listed candidates will be invited to a two-day competitive Pitching workshop in Berlin.

Participants in the first Call will commence on 08 December 2014 for an 8 month period.