European Innovation Council (EIC)

As of 29 October 2026.

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EIC Accelerator 2026 - Short proposal

Open, closes 4 November 2026. HORIZON-EIC-ACC HORIZON EIC Accelerator.

Funds companies, principally SMEs and start-ups, to scale up high-impact deep tech innovations that have potential to create or transform markets. Provides a combination of grant funding, investment, and business acceleration services for innovations requiring patient capital from at least Technology Readiness Level 5.

Official topic page: HORIZON-EIC-2026-ACCELERATOR-01

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