Research that helps you decide.
Practical assessments, funding intelligence and decision tools for businesses navigating complex opportunities.
Explore the toolsEIC Accelerator 2026
A practical set of tools for startups and SMEs that want to understand whether the EIC Accelerator is worth investigating before committing serious time to an application.
EIC Accelerator 2026 — 10-Minute Fit Check
A fast first-pass screening tool covering key programme criteria, fit signals, red flags and next-step guidance.
Free EIC Fit Checker
Answer a short series of questions and get an initial indication of whether your project looks worth investigating.
Free tool — coming nextDetailed Fit Assessment
A structured screening and readiness worksheet covering innovation fit, maturity, evidence, funding requirements and common weaknesses.
€19 product — coming nextCompany Readiness Reports
Deeper, company-specific assessments designed to identify evidence gaps and practical next steps.
Higher-value service — plannedLess noise. More useful information.
Complex programmes and business opportunities often produce hundreds of pages of information. These products turn the important parts into practical tools you can actually use.
Research
Identify the important facts, requirements and signals from authoritative sources.
Assess
Turn those facts into structured questions, scoring systems and practical assessments.
Decide
Make the next decision with clearer evidence and less wasted time.
Independent practical research.
bandtock.com creates practical digital research tools, assessments and information products for startups and businesses. The aim is simple: take complicated information and turn it into something useful for making decisions.