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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.
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.