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Accelerator Open

Funding opportunity under the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator programme. Supports startups and SMEs in developing and scaling up high-impact innovations with potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones.

Who can apply

Open to innovative SMEs, startups, and small mid-caps (up to 499 employees) based in EU member states or countries associated with Horizon Europe, developing disruptive technologies with a technology readiness level (TRL) of 5 or higher.

Perks & benefits

Funding up to €17.5 million
Access to EIC ecosystem and network

Key contacts

European Innovation Council
General Enquiries
[email protected]

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Funding

€0 – €17.5m

Deadline

17 December 2026

Opens

1 January 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Aperto a start-up singole, PMI (incluse le spin-out) e small mid-cap (fino a 499 dipendenti).
I candidati devono essere stabiliti negli Stati membri dell'UE o nei paesi associati a Orizzonte Europa
Innovation must be validated in a laboratory or relevant environment, reaching a minimum of TRL 5.
Focus on innovations with significant economic impact and potential to attract follow-on private investment.
Small mid-caps must need rapid scaling to TRL 9.
PMI, startup e piccole mid-cap (fino a 499 dipendenti) basate in Stati membri dell'UE o Paesi associati a Horizon Europe
Developing breakthrough technologies at TRL 5 or above
With the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones.

Accelerator Open

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