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EIC Accelerator

The European Innovation Council Accelerator funds startups and SMEs developing breakthrough innovations. Short proposals can be submitted at any time and are batched each month. Applicants who pass move on to a full proposal, a jury interview and contracting. The next listed full-proposal cut-off is 4 November 2026. Funding can be a grant, an equity investment, or a blend of both. The EIC particularly welcomes companies led by female CEOs.

Format
Virtuell
Ort
Brussels, BE

Programmschwerpunkt

  • Deep Tech
  • Biotech / Life Sciences
  • ClimateTech
  • Energy & Utilities

Was Gründer erhalten

  1. Grant below EUR 2.5M for innovation activities at TRL 6-8
  2. Equity or quasi-equity investment of EUR 1M to 10M
  3. Blended finance combining grant and investment
  4. Larger amounts possible through STEP Scale-Up

Passt am besten

  • Single startups and SMEs; including spin-outs
  • Based in an EU member state or Horizon Europe associated country
  • UK applicants eligible for grant-only support
  • Small mid-caps with up to 499 employees; for investment-only support
  • One EIC Accelerator application at a time