Advisory panel

We convene advisory panels for large and complex grant applications. The panel advises both you as the applicant and us on how to take the project forward. It consists of three external specialists with expertise in the relevant technology, industry and market. Our own experts may also take part.

The panel provides advice only and does not make a decision on the application. Our decision-maker does. We select candidates for the advisory panel in consultation with you. All panel members sign a confidentiality agreement before receiving information about the project.

The panel session is held as a video meeting on Teams and lasts up to three hours. The applicant company attends the first part of the meeting.

The applicant company may invite external representatives or observers to the meeting, such as advisors or financial contributors. The applicant company is responsible for ensuring that such third parties are subject to any confidentiality requirements deemed necessary, either through an agreement or a statutory duty of confidentiality.

For Innovation Contracts, representatives from the pilot customer would normally attend the meeting together with the applicant company. You will have 30 minutes to present your project. See our presentation tips below. We recommend that you come well prepared. During the following hour, the panel will have the opportunity to ask questions about your presentation and offer relevant recommendations or advice on your project.

The second part of the panel meeting takes place without you present. The panel members will discuss your project and company freely and advise us on how to proceed with your application. Information from the panel is confidential and will not be shared with your company. Afterwards, the panel members submit a written statement using an evaluation form. This is used solely to process your application and will not be made public.

Panel members are compensated for their contribution at the applicable rates. See the alternative consultancy agreements below. If you are invited to participate in your capacity as a representative of an organisation, we ask that you invoice through your employer and use the consultancy agreement for companies. If you participate as an independent advisor, please use the consultancy agreement for individuals.

Services:

• Environmental technology grant
• Innovation contracts
• Grants for bioeconomy projects

Documents and help pages:

• Consultancy agreement for companies with a confidentiality clause
• Consultancy agreement for individuals with a confidentiality agreement
• Company presentation
• Assessment criteria for the innovation project
• Assessment criteria for innovation projects – English version
• Electronic invoice
• Fee form
• Travel expense claim