Spinverse as the founding member in the European Association of Innovation Consultants — advancing innovation consulting across Europe
At Spinverse, we are delighted to highlight our role as a founding member of the European Association of Innovation Consultants (EAIC), with our Director Eeva Viinikka serving on the Board. Since its establishment in 2020, EAIC has grown into a dynamic network which now unites 60 members across 28 European countries, all dedicated to elevating standards and impact within the innovation consulting sector.
What is the EAIC?
The European Association of Innovation Consultants brings together active consultants specialising in research and innovation (R&I) projects funded by European programmes, such as Horizon Europe, the EIC Accelerator and Innovation Fund, to name a few examples. The association’s mission is to facilitate the exchange of experience and best practices among its members, while promoting professional skills, expertise and integrity in the European R&I ecosystem.
EAIC aims to become the recognised pan-European reference for high-quality consulting services related to R&I funding. By fostering collaboration among consultancy companies, EAIC aims to strengthen the impact and effectiveness of innovation consulting at the European level, building the key success factors for R&I projects.
EAIC members are committed to highest professional standards
EAIC membership guarantees that Spinverse — like the other members — adheres to strict standards of professionalism, integrity and ethical values, ensuring our customers receive trustworthy and high-quality advisory services. EIAC has a Code of conduct that all members, including Spinverse, have committed to.
Advocating for clients and the innovation ecosystem
EAIC is actively involved in representing the interests of the innovation consulting sector to European institutions and stakeholders. This advocacy ensures that the value and impact delivered by professional consultants are recognised and that our clients’ projects benefit from an ecosystem which encourages excellence, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Working closely with our fellow EAIC members, Spinverse is committed to fostering a stronger, more effective innovation community in Europe. Our clients can trust that we bring unparalleled expertise and a collaborative spirit that maximises the success of every innovation journey.
Holistic support for the whole innovation and commercialisation processes
Innovation consultants such as Spinverse are typically involved in building a competitive project proposal and supporting project management. “The role and added value of innovation consultants is much wider,” Eeva Viinikka points out. “When we are working with our clients, we provide holistic support for the entire innovation and commercialisation process. The wider impact of our support to our clients’ businesses come from e.g. coaching to crystallise novelty and unique selling points, considering potential business models and partners, or roadmapping future funding opportunities,” she concludes.
In photo: EAIC board 2025
More information:
www.eaic.eu
EAIC Code of conduct