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EIC ACCELERATOR

The EIC Accelerator is specifically designed for startups and SMEs with a groundbreaking solution close to market readiness but still requiring additional development for full commercial potential. This program offers a unique blend of non-dilutive funding in the form of a grant from the European Commission, complemented by a strategic equity investment from the EIC Fund. Particularly beneficial for SMEs with existing investors and industry networks, this program can be a catalyst to advance toward full commercialization.

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GRANT SIZE

grant for up to €2.5M
equity for up to €15M

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TRL 

at least TRL 5

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DEADLINE

2024 October 3

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APPLICANT

Single applicant

APPLICATION PROCESS

There are 3 main steps to go through: 

  1. Submit a max 12-page short proposal, a 3-minute-long video and a 10-slide pitch deck.

  2. A successfully evaluated Step 1 invites you to write the full proposal. Here, a 50-page proposal, a pitch deck and supporting documents (i.e. LOIs, CVs, financials) are required.

  3. With a successful Step 2, you get invited to a final interview with the EIC Jury. This is your chance to present your project to a panel of experts, discussing the project, market potential, and commercialization in more detail.

Read more about the specific details of this program

TIMELINE

Please note that this is an estimate based on our experience working with this grant and available information.

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