# VaultMesh Consortium Partnership — One-Page Brief

**Invitation to Join:** [PQC Integration | Digital Twins | GenAI Health]
**Horizon Europe Call:** [CALL-ID]
**Submission Deadline:** [DATE]
**Coordinator:** VaultMesh Technologies B.V. (Ireland)

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## Why Join This Consortium?

**Strategic Opportunity:**
- €[BUDGET]M EU funding to advance [PQC/Digital Twins/AI Governance]
- Collaboration with [X] leading EU institutions across [Y] countries
- Opportunity to shape EU standards and policy ([ETSI/Gaia-X/AI Act])
- Access to [pilots/infrastructure/datasets] for validation

**Expected Outcomes for Partners:**
- 10+ high-impact publications in top-tier venues
- 5+ standards contributions (ETSI, IETF, ISO)
- Technology transfer & commercialization opportunities
- Enhanced visibility as EU digital sovereignty leader

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## Your Role & Contribution

**Work Package Assignment:**
- **Lead:** WP[X] - [Title] — Budget: €[AMOUNT] (~[XX]% consortium)
- **Contribute:** WP[Y] - [Title] — Effort: [XX] person-months

**Key Deliverables You'll Own:**
- D[X.Y]: [Title] (M[XX]) — [Brief description]
- D[X.Z]: [Title] (M[XX]) — [Brief description]

**Resources Needed from Your Side:**
- [XX] person-months of expert effort (e.g., 2 FTE researchers for 12 months)
- Access to [infrastructure/data/equipment if applicable]
- Institutional support for ethics/admin (PIC, legal forms, CVs)

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## What VaultMesh Brings (Coordinator Strengths)

- **Proven Technology:** 3,576+ cryptographic receipts operational, 100% health score
- **Open Source:** Apache 2.0 licensed, GitHub-hosted, active community
- **EU Alignment:** GDPR-native, AI Act compliance automation, sovereignty-first
- **Track Record:** [List any previous EU projects, publications, pilots]
- **Consortium Management:** Dedicated project manager, monthly coordination, transparent budget

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## Timeline & Next Steps

| Date            | Action           | Your Commitment                   |
| --------------- | ---------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **[DATE]**      | LOI submission   | Sign 1-page Letter of Intent      |
| **[DATE]**      | Part B draft     | Review technical sections (WP[X]) |
| **[DATE]**      | Admin collection | Submit PIC, legal forms, CVs      |
| **[DATE]**      | Final freeze     | Approve full proposal             |
| **[DATE]**      | Submission       | Coordinator submits               |
| **[+6 months]** | Decision         | EU funding announcement           |
| **[+9 months]** | Kickoff          | Project starts (if awarded)       |

**Immediate Action Required:** Return signed LOI by **[DEADLINE]** to guardian@vaultmesh.org

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## Budget & Effort Breakdown

**Your Estimated Budget:** €[AMOUNT]

| Category | Amount | Notes |
|----------|--------|-------|
| Personnel | €[AMOUNT] | [XX] person-months @ €[RATE]/month |
| Equipment | €[AMOUNT] | [If applicable: servers, sensors, etc.] |
| Travel | €[AMOUNT] | Consortium meetings, conferences |
| Other Direct | €[AMOUNT] | Consumables, services |
| Indirect (25%) | €[AMOUNT] | Flat rate |

**Payment Structure:** Advance (prefinancing) + interim reports + final payment per EU rules.

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## Complementarity Matrix (Why You?)

**Your Unique Strengths:**
- [Strength 1: e.g., NIST PQC finalist, 20 years cryptography research]
- [Strength 2: e.g., Active in ETSI TC CYBER, standards expertise]
- [Strength 3: e.g., Existing infrastructure (quantum testbed, HPC cluster)]
- [Strength 4: e.g., Track record: 5 Horizon 2020 projects, €3M+ won]

**Gaps You Fill in Consortium:**
- [Gap 1: e.g., Academic rigor for TRL validation]
- [Gap 2: e.g., Standards liaison & policy input]
- [Gap 3: e.g., Cross-border collaboration (country diversity)]

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## Risk & Mitigation

**Potential Concerns:**
- **Time commitment:** Managed via clear WP boundaries & milestones
- **Budget uncertainty:** Consortium agreement protects IP & budget shares
- **Administrative burden:** VaultMesh PM handles 80% of admin; partners focus on technical work
- **Proposal rejection:** No cost if not awarded; LOI is non-binding

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## Contact & Questions

**Proposal Coordinator:**
Name: Karol Stefanski
Email: guardian@vaultmesh.org
Phone: [Optional]

**Technical Lead:**
[If different from coordinator]

**Secure Collaboration Portal:**
[NextCloud/Mattermost link if set up]

**Consortium Kickoff Workshop:**
[Date/Time] — Virtual (Zoom/Teams) — Invite sent upon LOI receipt

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## Supporting Documents (Attached)

- [ ] Full Proposal Concept Note (5-page summary)
- [ ] Work Package Descriptions (WP[X] detail)
- [ ] Budget Template (Excel)
- [ ] Letter of Intent Template (pre-filled)
- [ ] Partner Admin Checklist (PIC, forms, CVs)
- [ ] Consortium Agreement Draft (IP & governance)

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## Endorsements & Letters of Support

> *"VaultMesh represents a paradigm shift in sovereign digital infrastructure. We are proud to partner on this initiative."*
> — [Partner Name], [Organization], [Country]

[Add 1-2 quotes from committed partners if available]

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**Call to Action:**
Join us in building the foundation of EU digital sovereignty.
**Sign the LOI today** and secure your role in this €[BUDGET]M consortium.

**Deadline:** [DATE] — Don't miss this opportunity.

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**Document Control:**
- Version: 1.0
- Date: 2025-11-06
- Owner: VaultMesh Technologies B.V.
- Classification: Consortium Pre-Formation (Non-Confidential)