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EAIC - European Association of Innovation Consultants

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The European Association of Innovation Consultants (EAIC) gathers active Innovation Consultants in the field of European research and innovation projects. The group aims to facilitate exchange of experience and good practices among its members, as well as to promote professional skills and expertise in European RDI projects. EAIC was created as the R&I Days kicked-off in Brussels on the 24th of September, 2019: fifteen consultants in Innovation Management from six European countries gathered together to foster a discussion about common interests with a possibility of future collaborations and actions.During this meeting, the EAIC established its first mission: to bring together Horizon Europe project stakeholders to maximise project success by taking into account professional project management. The legitimate consideration of the role of project management in the Horizon Europe Framework Programme needs to be emphasised. One of the first actions undertaken by EAIC has been the publication of a Manifesto to support project management in Horizon Europe. The proposed measures include:• Recognising the impact of management expertise by allowing the participation of other partners, not just the coordinator; and allowing the subcontracting of management tasks;• Promoting good project management practices such as the early delivery of a project management plan; the dedication of the management activities to a skilled workforce; the use of collaborative project management tools; and the preparation of the impact assessment and the project results exploitation.The Manifesto was presented by the EAIC to the European Commission during the European R&I Days. By October 2019, it was enforced by 80 organisations across Europe. Should you be interested in participating in the association, please contact us at info@eaic.eu . Further information on our Manifesto can be found on our website.