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EIC Advance Innovation Challenges

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European Innovation Council
European Innovation Council

The EIC Accelerator Challenges provide blended finance—grants up to €2.5M and equity up to €10M—to support high-impact deep tech projects at TRL 6–8 in strategic sectors like renewable energy and climate adaptation. Open to start-ups, SMEs, and small mid-caps from EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries. Candidates must complete a three-stage application process (short proposal, full proposal, jury interview) to access funding.

Who can apply

Offen für Start-ups, SMEs und kleine Mid-Caps, die in EU-Mitgliedstaaten oder Horizon Europe assoziierten Ländern ansässig sind. Drittlandbewerber müssen vor der Vollantragseinreichung umziehen. UK-Bewerber erhalten nur Zuschüsse.

Perks & benefits

  • Business Acceleration Services
  • Coaching-Unterstützung für Vollantragsphase
  • Zugang zum EIC-Netzwerk und Investorenkontakten
  • Anbindung an europäische Investoren- und Innovationsnetzwerke
  • Zugang zu EIC Data Hub und vergangenen Projekten

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