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Call for tenders: Deep tech investment support programme
Adress:
A call for tender has been released to develop and operate an investment support programme for the first dedicated, EU-wide investment fund focused on innovative deep tech startups and companies. In particular the programme will carry out activities aimed at supporting the further development and adoption of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies in Europe (reference: SMART 2019/0083).
The development of foundational technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and their convergence with other key technologies like IoT is going to accelerate the digital transformation of industry and services. They will provide new opportunities to innovate, create new ventures and invest in technologies and applications that will deeply change existing business models. The support programme will be critical for the successful implementation of the first EU-wide Deep Tech Investment Fund specifically focused on the development and acceleration of artificial intelligence, blockchain, distributed ledger technologies and the convergence of these technologies.
As part of this investment support programme, the European Commission is aiming to:
- Enhance the awareness and visibility of innovative AI and blockchain companies and projects among financial intermediaries and the broader investment community
- Carry out a series of market consultations with a broad range of stakeholders from the AI/blockchain ecosystem, governments and private investors
- Convene and better link the investment community with innovative Blockchain/AI SMEs and startups
- Support portfolio development and create a deal flow of technically and financially viable projects
- Mobilise more investors and facilitate cooperation schemes by contributing to the creation and optimal operation of an EU-wide Deep Tech Investment Programme, with a focus on AI, blockchain and the convergence of technologies.
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 18/11/2019 16:00
More information here.