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EIC Pre-Accelerator

EIC Pre-Accelerator is a pilot program providing €300,000-€500,000 in funding for early-stage deep-tech development and preparation for the EIC Accelerator program. The initiative is exclusively available to single SMEs or small mid-caps from 'Widening countries' to support regional innovation development.

Who can apply

Single SMEs or small mid-caps from 'Widening countries' (EU member states or countries associated with Horizon Europe, up to 499 employees)

Perks & benefits

Grant and equity investment
Access to EIC Business Acceleration Services

Key contacts

Iraklis Agiovlasitis
Main contact for Austrian companies
Julia Uhlik
Support for Lower Austria

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Funding

€300k – €500k

Deadline

November 18, 2027

Opens

January 7, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

A single start-up or SME (including spin-outs) from EU Member States and associated countries.
Small mid-caps (up to 499 employees) for investment only.
Osoby fizyczne lub prawne chcące założyć MŚP lub spółkę o średniej kapitalizacji.
Third-country applicants may relocate their company to become eligible.
Single start-up or SME (including spin-outs)
Small mid-caps (up to 499 employees) needing rapid scaling of TRL 9 activity (investment only)
Osoby fizyczne lub prawne chcące założyć MŚP lub spółkę średniej wielkości
Third-country applicants may move to become eligible

EIC Pre-Accelerator

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