EIC Accelerator: Funding for Radical Innovation

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.