OPEN Call YIELD Project Application

OPEN Call YIELD Project Application
The YIELD project brings together partners from Greece, Italy, Jordan, Egypt and Palestine to create a collaborative platform for innovation. It targets aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18–30, providing them with tailored training, expert mentorship, and access to transnational networks. The goal is to help transform innovative ideas into sustainable, tech-driven enterprises, strengthening regional economic and environmental resilience.

YIELD aims to:
- Identify 10 common BGCE challenges across the EUROMED region.
- Select 50 youth teams (10 per country) with innovative Deep Tech ideas.
- Provide tailored entrepreneurship acceleration training and mentorship.
- Foster transnational collaboration and support the creation of market-ready solutions
** Before completing and submitting the application form, please read the Open Call document carefully. 👇

Open Call Documnet
I confirm that all team members are between 18 and 30 years old.*
1. Applicant & Team Information
Name of the Applicant (Team /Individual):*
Country of Residence*
Region:*
City*
Team Formation Date (if applicable)
2. Contact Details
Full Name*
Role in the Team
Email Adress*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
3. Team Composition

For each team member, please provide:
Member No. 1:
Name*
Age*
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years, inclusive.
Gender*
Role in the Project*
Educational / Professional background*
Deep Tech–related skills (if any)
Short Profile / Background
(Brief description of the applicant’s background, expertise, or mission – max 1000 characters)*
Member No. 2:
Name
Age
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years, inclusive.
Gender
Role in the Project
Educational / Professional background
Deep Tech–related skills (if any)
Short Profile / Background
(Brief description of the applicant’s background, expertise, or mission – max 1000 characters)
Member No. 3:
Name
Age
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years, inclusive.
Gender
Role in the Project
Educational / Professional background
Deep Tech–related skills (if any)
Short Profile / Background
(Brief description of the applicant’s background, expertise, or mission – max 1000 characters)
Member No. 4:
Name
Age
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years, inclusive.
Gender
Role in the Project
Educational / Professional background
Deep Tech–related skills (if any)
Short Profile / Background
(Brief description of the applicant’s background, expertise, or mission – max 1000 characters)
Member No. 5:
Name
Age
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years, inclusive.
Gender
Role in the Project
Educational / Professional background
Deep Tech–related skills (if any)
Short Profile / Background
(Brief description of the applicant’s background, expertise, or mission – max 1000 characters)
4. BGCE Sector Alignment
Which BGCE challenge(s) does your idea address? (Select all that apply)*

Water Security and Smart Water ManagementIntegration of Water–Energy–Food NexusBuilding Smarter, Cleaner Energy GridsEnergy Efficiency and Industrial DecarbonisationResource Recovery and Circular Waste ManagementMaterial Circularity and Sustainable ProductionClimate Resilience and Environmental Risk ManagementRestoring and Protecting Eco-systemsDigitalisation of BGCE Systems (Eco-Innovation)Scaling BGCE Deep Tech from Pilot to Market
5. Project Overview
Title of the Solution/Service/Product

Short Summary of the Idea
(Provide a concise, clear description of your idea and its purpose. – max 600 characters)*
6. Deep Tech Dimension
Please specify the main Deep Tech area(s) of your solution:*

Artificial Intelligence / Machine LearningIoT / Smart SystemsAdvanced Biotechnology / Bio-based Materials and SolutionsRobotics/ AutomationClean/ Climate TechOther (please specify):__________
Describe the technological core of your idea (Max 800 characters)*
7. Problem Statement
What problem or challenge are you addressing?
Describe the problem in the BGCE context and explain why it is relevant at local, national, or EUROMED level
(Max 1,000 characters)*
8. Proposed Solution Description
Describe your proposed solution (Explain how your solution works and how it addresses the identified challenge)
(max 1,000 characters)*
Please select the level that best describes the current maturity of your solution. (Technology readiness level (TRL) of the solution)

TRL 1 – Basic principles observedTRL 2 – Technology concept formulatedTRL 3 – Experimental proof of conceptTRL 4 – Technology validated in labTRL 5 – Technology validated in relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enablingtechnologies)TRL 6 – Technology demonstrated in relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies)TRL 7 – System prototype demonstration in operational environmentTRL 8 – System complete and qualifiedTRL 9 – Actual system proven in operational environment (competitive manufacturing in the case of key enabling technologies; or inspace)
9. Innovation & Added Value
What makes your proposed solution innovative? (Max 150 characters)*
How is your proposed solution different from existing alternatives? (Max 150 characters) *
10. Impact Potential
Please indicate the expected impact of your project by selecting one or more of the following areas:*

EnvironmentEconomySociety / communities
11. Implementation & Sustainability
What support do you expect from the YIELD project?*

Training & capacity buildingMentorship & coachingTechnical supportAccess to eco-system stakeholdersPilot opportunities
12. Team Motivation & Commitment
Why do you want to participate in YIELD? (Max 200 characters)*
13. Ethics, Eligibility & Declaration on Honor
Applicants must check all boxes below in order to submit the application.*

I declare that all information provided in this application is accurate and truthfulI confirm that the team meets the age eligibility criteria (18–30 years)I confirm that the idea aligns with the BGC Esectors Type a question and Deep Tech focus of YIELDI agree to participate in YIELD training,mentoring, and dissemination activities if selectedI consent to the processing of personal data for project management and communication purposes in accordance with applicable data protection regulations
First Name Last Name Date Signature
Declaration of Honour

Applicants are required to download the Declaration of Honour form, complete and sign it, and upload the signed document as part of their application. Applications submitted without a duly completed and signed Declaration of Honour will be considered incomplete and may be rejected.

Download 👇the Declaration of Honour (PDF):

Decleration of Honor
Supporting Documents
Please upload any relevant supporting documents in PDF format to strengthen your application. This may include:

• CV/Resume
• Other documents

Requirements:
- PDF format only (.pdf)
- Maximum 5MB per file
- Combine multiple pages into single PDFs when possible

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OPEN Call YIELD Project Application

1. Applicant & Team Information

2. Contact Details

3. Team Composition

4. BGCE Sector Alignment

5. Project Overview

6. Deep Tech Dimension

7. Problem Statement

8. Proposed Solution Description

9. Innovation & Added Value

10. Impact Potential

11. Implementation & Sustainability

12. Team Motivation & Commitment

13. Ethics, Eligibility & Declaration on Honor

Supporting Documents