Pre-Check – AI-Powered Eligibility Analysis

The pre-check is the first step in the application process and automatically analyzes whether your project idea meets the funding criteria. Our AI reviews your project in detail and provides a well-founded assessment of your chances of success.

What happens during the pre-check?

🔍 Automatic Analysis

As soon as you select a project idea for funding, the AI pre-check starts automatically:

• Funding Criteria Match: Compares your project idea with the official funding guidelines
• Target Group Check: Verifies whether your organization belongs to the target group
• Thematic Fit: Assesses the content alignment
• Formal Requirements: Checks all formal prerequisites

📊 AI Assessment of Suitability

After the analysis, you receive a structured evaluation:

• Probability of Success: Percentage estimate of your chances
• Strengths Analysis: Which aspects speak in favor of your project idea
• Weaknesses: Areas that need improvement

The Pre-Check Process in Detail

Phase 1: Data Collection and Analysis

The AI analyzes the following data sources:

• Your Organization Profile: Structure, goals, experience
• Project Idea Details: Description, objectives, budget, timeline
• Funding Guidelines: Official documents and criteria
• Application Forms: Specific requirements of the funding provider

Phase 2: Results Presentation

After a few minutes, you receive a comprehensive evaluation with:

AI Assessment of Suitability

A detailed analysis of your project idea in the context of the funding:

• Alignment with funding objectives
• Fit with the target group
• Fulfillment of minimum requirements
• Potential challenges

Follow-up Questions on Suitability

The AI generates specific questions to clarify critical points:

• Yes/No questions on formal criteria
• Detailed questions on specific requirements
• Clarification of ambiguities or gaps

Confirm or Improve Suitability

✅ If Positively Assessed

• Proceed to the Next Step: You can continue directly with the application preparation
• Consider Optimization Suggestions: Even with a positive assessment, the AI provides improvement suggestions
• Documentation: The assessment is saved for the entire application process

⚠️ If Critical Points Are Found

The AI displays a warning if important criteria are not met:

"Please check the funding requirements"

You have answered one or more questions with "No." This could mean that your project idea is not fully suitable for this funding. Please review the funding criteria carefully.

Possible Actions:

• Adjust Project Idea: Revise your project to meet the criteria
• Alternative Funding: Look for more suitable funding programs
• Proceed Anyway: For minor deviations, you can still submit an application

Understanding and Answering Pre-Check Questions

Types of Questions

The AI asks various types of questions:

Formal Criteria

• "Is your organization recognized as a non-profit?"
• "Is your project budget within the funded range?"
• "Does the project duration meet the requirements?"

Content Fit

• "Does your project idea contribute to the funding objectives?"
• "Is the target group clearly defined?"
• "Are sustainability and impact measurable?"

Specific Requirements

• "Do you already have experience in this field?"
• "Are cooperation partners planned?"
• "Is a co-financing share planned?"

Answer Strategies

For Clear Yes/No Questions

• Answer honestly based on your current status
• For "No" answers, check if improvements are possible
• Use explanation fields for important additional information

If Unsure

• Research the funding guidelines
• Contact the funding provider if unclear
• When in doubt, choose the more cautious answer

For Problematic Answers

• Consider alternatives or adjustments
• Check if other funding programs are a better fit
• Plan project idea modifications if necessary

After the Pre-Check

Successful Pre-Check

If positively assessed, proceed to application preparation:

• The AI generates specific questions for your application draft
• All insights from the pre-check flow into the next steps
• The progress bar shows 25% completion

Need for Optimization

If there is potential for improvement:

• Revise Project Idea: Go back to your project idea management
• Search for New Funding: Use matching for alternative programs
• Seek Advice: Contact experts for specific questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the pre-check take?

Usually 2-5 minutes, depending on the complexity of the funding guidelines.

Can I skip the pre-check?

No, it is essential for the quality of the subsequent application steps.

What if the AI is wrong?

You can proceed despite a negative assessment – the final decision is yours.

Are my answers saved?

Yes, all data is used for the subsequent application steps and remains with you.

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💡 Success Tip: Answer all pre-check questions as precisely as possible. The more accurate your information, the more reliable the AI assessment will be. If unsure, it is better to answer conservatively and optimize later than to provide unrealistic information.