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Get up to € 4 million in Grants
from EIC Pathfinder 

The EIC Pathfinder programme goes beyond what is already known. Visionary thinking and research can lead towards powerful new technologies... Projects are typically visionary scientists and entrepreneurial researchers from universities, research organisations, start-ups, high-tech SMEs or industrial stakeholders interested in technological research and innovation. Research teams can apply for up to €3 or €4 million in grants.

Nordic Innovators is experienced in working with all these different types of clients, and we help them to scope and develop their project ideas. We collaborate closely, defining and matching their innovation projects to the right programme. We also help to find the right consortia match. 

About EIC Pathfinder

The overall objective of the EIC Pathfinder for advanced research is to develop the scientific basis to underpin breakthrough technologies. It provides support for the earliest stages of scientific, technological or deep-tech research and development. EIC Pathfinder supports early-stage development of future technologies like activities at low Technology Readiness Levels 1-4 and up to proof of concept. Pathfinder projects can also receive additional funding for testing the innovation potential of their research outputs. 

Pathfinder projects aim to build on new, cutting-edge directions in science and technology to disrupt a field / market or create new opportunities by realising innovative technological solutions through:

EIC Pathfinder Open

EIC Pathfinder Open supports early stage development (TRL 1 to 4), and it is for proposals in any field of science, technology or application without predefined thematic priorities. The budget for 2025 is EUR 142 million.

You can apply if: 
 You have a bold vision for a future technology that could change lives
 You can achieve the scientific breakthrough to make it possible
 You are ready to work with an interdisciplinary team to prove the concept and explore its impact.
Projects must involve consortia of at least 3 legal entities like research organisations, universities, SMEs and industry from min. 3 different eligible countries.

EIC Pathfinder Challenges

EIC Pathfinder Challenges support bold, cutting-edge science and technology aimed at disrupting existing markets or creating entirely new ones through high-risk, high-reward research and the development of innovative technological solutions.

EIC Pathfinder Challenges supports proposals within a predefined thematic area that addresses specific objectives and supports collaborative or individual research & innovation from consortia or from single legal entities established in a Member State or an Associated Country. 

The budget for 2025 is EUR 120 million. 

Deadline

The EIC Pathfinder Open Call: 21 May 2025
The EIC Pathfinder Challenges: 29 October 2025

Nordic Innovators can assist you in the whole proposal development process

We Bring Innovative Ideas to Life

Need funding for your innovative idea? We help identify the right grants and support you throughout the proposal process.

We refine your project idea to align with funding programmes and create compelling proposals to secure the funding you need.

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Through our international network, Nordic Innovators can help find the right partners for funding projects

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We engage in partnerships with universities and large international companies. We continuously identify funding opportunities and assist the staff with the development of funding proposals. Our services cover full proposal development, parts of a proposal or review of sections.

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