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[EIC] EIC Pre-accelerator

Expected to open. Early stage deep-tech startups Develop the technology, business and investment readiness in widening countries (TRL 4 to TRL 6). What you get Individual grants between 300-500 thousand EUR, coaching & mentoring, networking for a maximum period of 2 years. Who can apply? - Mono-beneficiary (SME or small mid-cap) from Horizon Europe widening countries which; - have high-impact innovation that could create new markets or disrupt existing ones (technology validated in the lab – at least TRL 4); - possess the necessary Intellectual Property Rights to ensure freedom to operate and…

Award
€300k - €500k
Single applicants welcome

Application window

Rolling or to be confirmed

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What it funds

Expected to open. Early stage deep-tech startups Develop the technology, business and investment readiness in widening countries (TRL 4 to TRL 6). What you get Individual grants between 300-500 thousand EUR, coaching & mentoring, networking for a maximum period of 2 years. Who can apply? - Mono-beneficiary (SME or small mid-cap) from Horizon Europe widening countries which; - have high-impact innovation that could create new markets or disrupt existing ones (technology validated in the lab – at least TRL 4); - possess the necessary Intellectual Property Rights to ensure freedom to operate and…

Who it suits

Early stage deep-tech startups Develop the technology, business and investment readiness in widening countries (TRL 4 to TRL 6). What you get Individual grants between 300-500 thousand EUR, coaching & mentoring, networking for a maximum period of 2 years. Who can apply? - Mono-beneficiary (SME or s…

  • Life sciences & health
  • Clean energy & net zero
  • Manufacturing & materials
  • Feasibility
  • Late stage & scale-up

Programme specifications

Award band£250k-£1m
FunderEuropean Innovation Council
RegionInternational
Partners requiredNo
Next deadlineRolling or to be confirmed
Key sectors
Life sciences & healthClean energy & net zeroManufacturing & materials

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