EIC Accelerator - European Commission
Grants up to EUR 2.5 million for innovation activities.
Equity investments up to EUR 10 million.
To develop and scale up innovations with market disruption potential.
Startups, SMEs, small mid-caps, and individuals intending to launch an SME.
Part of the Horizon Europe program, operational from 2021-2027.
European Union funding through Horizon Europe.
Addresses high-risk innovation projects that private investors may overlook.
One-time funding during the implementation period.
Startups, SMEs, small mid-caps, and individuals.
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Small mid-caps with up to 499 employees.
Applicants from EU Member States and associated countries.
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Particularly welcomes applications from startups and SMEs with female CEOs.
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Must demonstrate capacity to scale-up.
Innovative, game-changing products, services, or business models.
Technology, innovation, and market disruption.
Startups, SMEs, small mid-caps.
EU Member States and associated countries.
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Successful scaling of innovative projects.
Must align with Horizon Europe objectives.
Social, economic, and environmental impacts.
Projects at TRL 6-8.
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Total budget for the EIC Accelerator Open in 2025 is EUR 384 million.
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Short proposals may be submitted at any time.
To be completed within 24 months.
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Short proposal, pitch-deck, and video pitch.
Four steps: short proposal, full proposal, pitch, and negotiation.
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Feedback within 4-6 weeks for short proposals.
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Funding and Tenders portal.
Pitch deck and video pitch.
Face-to-face interview with the EIC jury.
Coaching available for applicants.
Additional applications can be submitted after receiving results.
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Gender, inclusion, sustainability.
Must demonstrate innovative potential.
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