DeepTech Funding Engine™
Funding Readiness Application

Tell us about your technology

This application helps us assess your project and identify the most appropriate funding pathway and structuring approach. Responses are treated in strict confidence. Completion takes approximately 8–12 minutes.

6 sections·~10 min·No commitment required
1

Project Basics

Core identification and contact details

Company Name *
Founder Name *
Email Address *

Used solely for correspondence regarding this application.

Country *
Website or Pitch Deck URL

Optional — link to your website, executive summary, or investor deck.

2

Technology & Stage

Help us understand what you are building

Short Description of Technology *
0 / 300 words

Describe the core technology, the problem it addresses, and what makes it technically differentiated. Maximum 300 words.

Primary Industry *
Current Development Stage *
Estimated TRL Level *

Technology Readiness Level (EU standard): TRL 1 = basic principles observed; TRL 9 = system proven in operational environment. Select your best estimate.

3

Funding Intent

Your near-term funding objectives

Which funding stage are you targeting next? *

Select the milestone you are seeking support to reach.

Have you previously applied for or received external funding? *

Includes grants, accelerator programmes, angel investment, VC, or public instruments (e.g. Horizon Europe, EIC, national schemes).

4

Capital Strategy Preferences

Your preferences help identify suitable pathways — these are not commitments

Responses to this section are used solely to identify appropriate structuring pathways for your project. No commitment is implied or created. Accendio does not act as an investor or lender.

Early-stage structuring preference (€2k–€5k level) *

What equity range would you consider allocating for early-stage capital support and structuring, if required? Select the upper limit you would be willing to consider.

This is a preference range only — not an offer, commitment, or indication of Accendio's participation in your company.

Preferred participation type for early-stage support *

For funding stages involving vouchers or structured development support, what type of participation are you open to?

Preferred structure for larger funding rounds (€25k–€250k+) *

For larger funding stages, how do you prefer to structure co-funding or investor participation?

Applies to structured rounds involving co-investors or institutional instruments.

5

Commitment & Readiness

Your availability and operational capacity

When are you ready to begin active engagement? *

This refers to your availability to engage in the funding process, partner conversations, and required deliverables.

Are you willing to work with external technical or R&D partners? *

This may include R&D labs, engineering firms, or domain specialists introduced through the Accendio network.

6

Eligibility Confirmation

Please read carefully before submitting

The Accendio DeepTech Funding Engine™ is designed for founders building real, deployable technologies with measurable physical, chemical, or engineering outcomes. It is not designed for purely conceptual, non-technical, or software-only projects without a tangible technology component.

By submitting this application, you agree that your information will be processed by Accendio for the sole purpose of evaluating your funding pathway. Submission does not constitute an offer of investment, funding, or advisory services. All applications are reviewed at Accendio's sole discretion.

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