EIC Pathfinder Challenge: Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems 2026

The EIC Pathfinder Challenge 2026 on Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems supports the development of innovative advanced materials for miniaturised energy harvesting modules (solar, thermoelectric, piezoelectric, nanotribological) to enable energetically autonomous systems for IoT, wireless sensors, point-of-care diagnostics, and smart cities. Projects must reach TRL 4 (laboratory benchmarking), demonstrate significant efficiency improvements over the state of the art, and use AI/digital tools for material identification and design. The selected portfolio will follow a strategic plan including common roadmaps, benchmarking, and shared scientific knowledge. Total budget for Pathfinder Programme 2026: €262 million. UK applicants are eligible as single entities or in small consortia.

Quién puede solicitar

Open to single legal entities or small consortia. UK organisations are eligible. Targets research teams, SMEs, and start-ups working on early-stage (TRL 1-4) deep-tech innovations in advanced materials for energy harvesting.

Beneficios y ventajas

Business Acceleration Services (coaching and mentoring)
Access to EIC ecosystem for follow-on funding (EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator)
Portfolio-based strategic planning with shared roadmaps and benchmarking
Booster grants of up to €50,000 for commercialisation feasibility

Contactos clave

Paolo Bondavalli
Programme Manager - Advanced Materials for Energy
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