Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

EIC Accelerator - European Commission

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Grant component below EUR 2.5 million

Equity investments up to EUR 10 million

Funding duration of up to 24 months

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

Support startups and SMEs to develop and scale up innovations that can disrupt markets.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Startups, SMEs, small mid-caps, and individuals intending to launch an SME.

Funding Source and Type

Horizon Europe - Grants and equity investments.

Grant Frequency

One-time funding during the implementation period of Horizon Europe (2021-2027).

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Startups, SMEs, small mid-caps, and individuals intending to launch an SME.

Geographic Location Requirements

Applicants from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe.

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Encourages applications from startups with female CEOs.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Innovative, game-changing products, services, or business models.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Successful scaling of innovations and market disruption.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Not specified.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Grant component below EUR 2.5 million.

Matching Fund Requirements

Not specified.

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines and Submission Windows

Short proposals may be submitted at any time.

Key Milestones and Deliverables Timeline

Feedback on short proposals within approximately 4-6 weeks.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Not specified.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Short proposal, pitch-deck, and video pitch.

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System

Proposals evaluated by EIC expert evaluators.

Special Considerations

Unique Aspects or Requirements

Applications from third countries must relocate to become eligible.

Previous Funding Patterns

Historical Grant Recipients Profile

Not specified.

Grant Details

innovation startups SMEs equity investment Horizon Europe market disruption female entrepreneurs
EIC Accelerator
EIC Accelerator
Horizon Europe
STARTUP SME ENTERPRISE
AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE EL HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE UK
TECHNOLOGY HEALTHCARE OTHER
DEVELOPMENT EARLY_MARKET
0-10 11-50 51-250 251-500
SDG8 SDG9
FUNDING MENTORSHIP NETWORKING
None
250000000.00
0.50
10000000.00
EUR
100.00
Oct. 1, 2025, midnight
8-9 weeks