You may complain about the experts' "NO GO" recommendation of your Step1 short application on a limited number of grounds:

• A factual mistake of one or more experts. But remember that a fact is not an opinion.
• A manifest error of appreciation as to the purpose and scope of the Accelerator. E.g. considering that scaling-up an innovation already deployed means that it is not innovative anymore; considering a proposal as too risky; considering that since an innovation already exists outside the EU it should not be developed in the EU.
• Asking for detailed information or documents you were not deemed to submit at Step 1, but only later your Step 2 full application. Remember, you are still requested to provide sufficient information to enable evaluators to assess each criterion. E.g. asking for a detailed budget of the action

These are very specific grounds. Be precise (which criteria, which expert(s), which ground(s)) and concise when filling this complaint form. Be straight to the point. A complaint only discussing experts’ opinions will not be taken into consideration.

We will then let you know within 5 working days if your claim is rejected and the initial experts’ recommendation confirmed, or accepted. If accepted, we will send your complaint to the concerned experts, who will have 5 working days to assess it and deliver their final recommendation to the EIC, which will then be communicated to you.