Horizon Europe's deep-tech arm: the Accelerator (single companies, grant plus equity), Pathfinder (early research consortia) and Transition (maturing lab results). Calls under the EIC Work Programme.
Open calls, soonest deadline first
Questions founders ask about the EIC
When is the next deadline under the EIC?
7 Sep 2026, for Cooperation with EEN.
Can a single company apply to the EIC, or is a consortium required?
2 of the 9 open calls under the EIC require a consortium. 4 accept a single company applying on its own.
How much does the EIC award per project?
The largest call open now awards €10M–€30M.
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