The EIC Accelerator supports ambitious small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing breakthrough innovations with high growth potential.
This competitive EU funding program provides both grant funding and equity investment to help scale up game-changing technologies.
What You Need to Know:
- Who can apply?
Only individual SMEs are eligible. - What’s available?
- Up to €2.5 million in grant funding (covering up to 70% of eligible costs)
- Up to €10 million in equity investment
- How to apply?
- Stage 1: Short application, Pitch Deck, and 3-minute video (submit anytime)
- Stage 2: Full proposal (by invitation only)
- Next deadline for Stage 2: October 1, 2025
- Success Rate:
Less than 10%, but Cleantech, Healthtech, and Deeptech companies tend to perform well.
Ready to scale your radical innovation?
Visit the official EIC Accelerator website to learn more and get started.