Get our Help to Apply for EIC Pre-Accelerator

A new EU funding programme for Early-Stage Deep-Tech Startups

EIC Pre-Accelerator is a new pilot EU funding programme launched in June 2025 under the European Innovation Council (EIC) and WIDERA (Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence) initiative. Apply for Pre-Accelerator - Nordic Innovators can support you

EIC Pre-Accelerator aims to strengthen deep-tech innovation ecosystems in Widening Countries (EU regions where support for high-tech startups is still developing.) The €20 million funding scheme will provide grants to early-stage deep-tech startups (typically at TRL 4–6) to help them advance their technologies, strengthen their business cases, and increase investment readiness.

EIC Pre-Accelerator also serves as a springboard for scaling companies towards more substantial EU opportunities, such as the EIC Accelerator.

Who Can Apply

Deep-tech startups and SMEs based in Widening Countries with projects that demonstrate a strong innovation potential in fields such as AI, quantum tech, semiconductors, photonics, health tech, cleantech and more.

Deadline for Pre-Accelerator

18 November 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.

In your EIC Pre-Accelerator Process, WE can help you with:

Funding Fit Assessment

We conduct funding fit assessments to ensure that your project perfectly fits with the grant criteria of EIC Pre-Accelerator. This is crucial for a successful outcome.

Full Proposal Development

We take full control of all the proposal documents with minor involvement required from your side.

Partial Control Support Model

We apply a partial control model, where we conjointly develop specific sections (higher involvement required from your side).

Review & Quality Control

We review your drafted proposal and ensure it is error-free, coherent, and meets the highest standards with our quality control.

Technical information

Get assistance with drafting your technical annexes and documentation, ensuring to use the right methodology for the GhG emissions avoidance and showcase your technical and operational maturity.

Financial information

Get assistance with analysing your financial model and information file, refining business models and financial strategy to have a strong financial credibility.

Post-submission Service

We support you throughout the Grant Agreement Process (GAP) and oversee every aspect of your project's implementation and complience