Get Funding up to EUR 12.5 Million
Be successful with the EIC Accelerator programme and take advantages of our consultancy services to boost your chances in this highly competitive funding programme under Horizon Europe - the leading grant scheme for European Deep Tech innovation leaders!
About EIC Accelerator
The EIC Accelerator supports startups and high-risk, high-potential SMEs aiming to develop and commercialise groundbreaking products, services and business models. Its goal is to drive economic growth, shape new markets or disrupt existing ones — both in Europe and globally.
Open to innovations across all technology sectors, EIC Accelerator focuses on projects in the later stages of technology development (above TRL6) and supports their scale-up.
Successful applicants can receive up to €2.5 million in grant funding, along with equity investments of up to €15 million, to fuel the growth and scaling of their high-risk innovations.
Beyond financial support, applicants benefit from tailored business coaching, mentoring, and acceleration services—connecting them with investors, corporates, and a vibrant network of like-minded entrepreneurs.
New Approach
EIC Accelerator is a very popular funding programme with rising applicants. Therefore, to increase the success rate, a new 3-stage application process with “Go/No Go” evaluations is implemented:
Deadline
Short proposal: Apply anytime and is continually evaluated, but the proposals are batched for evaluation every first Tuesday of each month.
Full proposal: 1 October 2025
Interview: Take place approx. 8–9 weeks after the cut-off dates.