Who can apply?
Individuals, teams of researchers, high-tech professionals,
engineers from universities, scientific institutes, and high-tech
companies from the EMEA region are eligible to
apply.
We are looking for applicants (teams and individuals) with strong
scientific and technical background and with demonstrated ability
to ideate and design a high-quality project in one of the
directions of the program. The desired background of the
applicants is in (but not limited to): Chemistry, Material
Science, Biology, Engineering, Innovation and Technology
Management, Physics, Mathematics, etc. Scientific degrees and
experience in doing research projects will be an asset.
The challenge will be
implemented in two stages
1ST STAGE:
After the Online Applications are close, 30 project ideas will be
selected to proceed to the 1st stage: During the 1st stage, the
applicants will closely work with a multidisciplinary team of
experts to elaborate on ideas and adapt for specific applications.
Shortlisted feasible ideas will be prepared to be presented to PMI
Science experts.
2ND STAGE:
Following the results of the 1st stage, 10 selected ideas will
proceed to the 2nd stage: During this period, a detailed project
plan will be developed and teams will start working on the proof
of concept and prototype development.
After completion of
this stage, additional funding and investment opportunities could
arise for the projects deemed of interest by PMI Science.
How to apply?
Interested teams/companies should fill in the
Online Application Form. The form includes a field where you'll have to share a google
drive / dropbox link with the following files:
1) Project Concept (View Annex 1 guidelines)
2) CVs of team members All documents in the application package
should be submitted in English.