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EIC Accelerator

EIC Accelerator

European Innovation Council (European Commission) · Nationwide

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Amount
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Key facts

EU funding for start-ups and SMEs with breakthrough innovations: a grant below 2.5 million EUR for innovation activities (TRL 6 to 8), optionally combined with an equity investment. Short proposals any time, full proposals at fixed cut-offs.

Funding body
European Innovation Council (European Commission) (EU)
Amount
Amount varies
Duration
24 months
Where
Nationwide

Who can apply

Stages

  • Seed
  • Early growth

Applicants

  • Startups
  • SMEs
  • Solo founders
  • University spin-offs
Incorporation
Company must already exist

Last verified 9 November 2026

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