European Commission launches EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy (28/05/2025)

The Strategy aligns with the broader ‘Choose Europe' initiative, launched by President von der Leyen. This initiative focused first on the science component promoting a unified European approach to attract and retain talent, thereby strengthening Europe's competitiveness.

EIC Pathfinder Open call draws record interest (26/05/2025)

The EIC has received an unprecedented 2,087 project proposals under the EIC Pathfinder Open 2025 call. With a total indicative budget of €142 million, the evaluation process is now underway, with results expected to be announced in October 2025.

EIC featured in Sifted 100: DACH & CEE investor ranking (19/05/2025)

The DACH and CEE 2025 Leaderboard ranks the 100 fastest-growing startups by revenue growth. Investors are ranked by the number of portfolio companies on the leaderboard in the first instance, followed by the average two-year revenue CAGR of those companies.

Join the EIC at VivaTech Home Base Stand (19/05/2025)

The EIC will have a dedicated stand at VivaTech Paris — a vibrant home base where beneficiaries and stakeholders can meet, network, and recharge. Read more and don't miss out on our networking meet and greet sessions.

Apply for funding under EIC Transition (19/05/2025)

We have updated the EIC Transition page on our website to include templates and dates of interviews.

Meet three prize-winning European women founders (19/05/2025)

Sifted highlights the three winners of the 11th edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators, which recognises the important role of women who drive change and foster innovation-driven growth in the EU.

Hy2Care® secures €4.5 million (19/05/2025)

Hy2Care® has successfully raised €4.5 million in new funding to complete critical preparations for its upcoming clinical trial in the United States, with half of the funding comes from the EIC Fund.

VSORA Raises $46 million (20/05/2025)

The only European provider of ultra-high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) inference chips, announced that it has successfully raised $46 million in a new fundraising round with co-financing from the EIC Fund.

Surgify Medical raises €7 million (27/05/2025)

Finland’s Surgify Medical raises €7M to make bone surgery safer with tissue-selective technology with participation from the EIC Fund.‍ Surgify plans to expand its operations in Europe and the U.S.

Innovation procurement success with Údarás na Gaeltachta (19/05/2025)

Discover how Údarás na Gaeltachta is driving regional innovation in Ireland’s Gaeltacht. Supported by the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme powered by SPIN4EIC, it launched a pioneering public procurement of innovative solutions (PPI).

Discover the EIC Pavilion at GITEX Europe (19/05/2025)

Last week, we celebrated the first edition of GITEX in Europe with the presence of key global leaders, and 40+ deep-tech innovators backed by the EIC taking the spotlight at the EIC Pavilion. Check all the highlights.

Less than a month left to apply for the 2026 iCapital Awards (23/04/2025)

Recordings available from the iCapital Awards online info session. Learn more about the prize's eligibility and award criteria, listen to the winners and jury member's application tips and apply by 18 June.

Join the Biotech Business Mission to Japan (19/05/2025)

EIC biotech and pharma beneficiaries, here is your chance to showcase your products to potential partners in Japan! Apply by 12 June for the EU-Japan Biotech mission in Osaka and Yokohama this October.

Showcase your innovations during The Impact Circle @Love Tomorrow (19/05/2025)

EIC-backed start-ups and scale-ups, apply for the EIC Multi-Corporate Day with AB InBev, Coca Cola, and Procter & Gamble! Selected beneficiaries will gain access to Love Tomorrow Summit in Boom on 23-25 July.

EIC Info Day in Paris (19/05/2025)

This info session will particularly focus on EIC Accelerator programme, which supports start-ups and SMEs to develop and scale up deep-tech and disruptive innovative products or services at the advanced technological level (TRL 6-8).

EIC - EPO Online Training Sessions (19/05/2025)

The EIC and EPO are hosting 2 training sessions on Intellectual Property for deep tech businesses. The course covers key topics such as when to file a patent, how to combine patents, and what strategies can be leveraged.

EIC-funded ESIL event (19/05/2025)

Join the ESIL, an initiative supported by the EIC, for an online workshop exploring the central role played by international Business Angel investing in transforming early-stage innovation into real-world impact.

European Prize for Women Innovators online info session (19/05/2025)

The 2026 European Prize for Women Innovators will be open soon for applications! Register for the webinar on 24 June to learn more about the award criteria and listen to the winners' testimonials.

EIC Board applications open (23/04/2025)

The European Commission has launched a call for applications for the selection of new members for the EIC Board, a high-level expert group advising on breakthrough innovation in Europe. The EIC Board plays a crucial role in shaping the EIC’s strategy, overseeing the implementation of its funding programmes, and providing recommendations to enhance Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

EIC named in Sifted's most active public fund investor ranking (24/04/2025)

The EIC ranked 3rd on Sifted's 2025 quarterly ranking, which highlights the public funds that made the largest number of investments on European tech startups this quarter.

Recordings from EIC Summit 2025 (24/04/2025)

The recordings from all plenary sessions such as the fireside chat with Enrico Letta and Carlos Moedas are available for viewing. Also check out the photo gallery for snapshots from the 2 days.

Recordings & slides published from Pathfinder Challenges Info Day (23/04/2025)

The EIC published the recordings and slides shown during the 2025 Pathfinder Challenges Info Day which took place on 4 April 2025.

IDloop’s journey to global biometric leadership (23/04/2025)

With the Enterprise Europe Network's support, IDloop successfully secured a €10 million grant and investment financing through the EIC Accelerator.

Subscribe to the Horizon Magazine newsletter (23/04/2025)

Start the week with the latest updates in EU funded research and innovation! Subscribe to Horizon Magazine's newsletter for expert insights, groundbreaking research and the latest stories.

Marvel Fusion extends Series B to €113 million (23/04/2025)

Marvel Fusion, the leading European fusion energy company, today announced the extension of its Series B funding round, bringing the total round to €113 million, with contribution from the EIC Fund.

Meet the 36 EIC-backed companies gearing up for GITEX Europe (23/04/2025)

36 EIC-funded companies, including EIC Scaling Club members, are heading to GITEX Europe 2025. Catch them at the EIC Pavilion in Berlin, 21–23 May, showing off their cutting-edge tech.

Tune in to SheEIC #2 and speak volumes as a woman in innovation (23/04/2025)

The second episode of the SheEIC podcast by the EIC Women Leadership Programme is out now! This episode dives into the power of communication and how women in innovation can stand out and drive change.

Meet 3 EIC innovators bringing in green alternatives to combat waste (23/04/2025)

On this International Day of Zero Waste, we’re spotlighting 3 EIC-funded projects bringing bold solutions to waste management and soil pollution across industries. Meet them here!

EIC Transition's Vasc-on-Demand, among Northern Bavaria Business Plan Competition's winners (23/04/2025)

The EIC Transition project Vasc-on-Demand wowed the jury in the Northern Bavaria 2025 business plan competition, securing their advance into the next phase with 4 other Würzburg start-ups.

Thinking of becoming an EIC Partner? Watch our info session! (23/04/2025)

Missed the EIC ACCESS+ Info Session? Catch the replay on YouTube to learn how to become an EIC Ecosystem Partner, connect with deep-tech start-ups and SMEs, and access co-funding opportunities.

Meet the EIC-backed startups at this year’s EU-Startups Summit (24/04/2025)

As part of this year’s EU-Startups Summit, the EIC is excited to showcase some startups, working across sectors such as clean energy, agriculture, climate resilience, manufacturing, security, and finance.

Call for Tenders (23/04/2025)

EISMEA has launched a call for tenders on Access to expertise and training through EIC Tech to Market training programme and venture building activities to support EIC-funded projects and beneficiaries, entities eligible for EIC Transition projects, and Seal of Excellence holders (including STEP Seal holders)..

Join the 9th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme (23/04/2025)

The 9th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme is open to women founders and C-suite leaders from start-ups 2+ years old. It offers mentoring, coaching and training in leadership, fundraising, and more.

Showcase your tech innovations at CES 2026 (23/04/2025)

Don't miss your chance to showcase your innovations at CES 2026 in Las Vegas! Be part of the EIC Pavilion from 6-9 January and receive support leading up to the event to maximise your opportunity.

Receive free procurement assistance from SPIN4EIC (23/04/2025)

The EIC Innovation Procurement Programme powered by SPIN4EIC supports innovators in accessing public and private sector procurement markets. The programme offers personalised assistance to help you craft strong bids and legal support in your contract negotiations.

Enter the Japanese market with the EU Business Hub and SPIN4EIC (23/04/2025)

The EU Business Hub organises 20 business missions between 2024 and 2027 and provides coaching, logistical and financial support to companies. Applications are open for the EU Business Hub @ Smart Energy Week.

Save the date for the EIC Info Day in Estonia (23/04/2025)

Save the date to join us on May 21 for the EIC Info Day in Tallinn, Estonia. Learn how the EIC can support their breakthrough technologies and innovations with the potential to scale up internationally.

EIC Impact Report 2025 (07/04/2025)

The report demonstrates the significant progress the EIC has made to become the investor of choice for European deep tech entrepreneurs.

EIC Summit 2025 reflections (07/04/2025)

A message from Michiel Scheffer, President of the EIC Board:

First companies chosen under the EIC STEP Scale Up scheme (07/04/2025)

7 companies have passed the evaluation phase of the first EIC STEP Scale Up call. They will now go forward to the EIC Fund for investment decisions. The scheme provides investments of between €10 and €30 million (per company) aiming to leverage private co-investment and achieve financing rounds of €50 to €150 million or more.

37 new members of the EIC Trusted Investor Network (07/04/2025)

The Trusted Investor Network brings together a select group of investors committed to co-investing in high-potential deep-tech companies alongside the EIC Fund. The Network now comprises 111 members, collectively managing over €336 billion in assets.

European Prize for Women Innovators (07/04/2025)

The winners under the 3 categories include: Women Innovators - Agnès Arbat, co-founder of Oxolife; Rising Innovators - Camille Bouget, co-founder of Scienta Lab; EIT Women Leadership - Débora Andreia Campelo Campo, founder and CEO of AgroGrin Tech.

European Innovation Procurement Awards (07/04/2025)

The winner in the Innovation Procurement Initiative categorycategory is 'CameraCar’, who introduced an AI-driven technology to enhance parking zone monitoring. The winner in the Net Zero Industry procurement category is 'CABRIO-TRIPTYCH', recognised for its outstanding contribution to addressing key challenges through innovative procurement solutions.

EIC Summit is fast approaching! (18/03/2025)

The flagship event for the EIC is around the corner. For those registered, be sure to check out the schedule, speakers, EIC companies exhibiting, and networking application before we see you in Brussels.

Meet the European Social Innovation Competition winner (17/03/2025)

The EUSIC winning project is “Cultivating Civic Habits” by Sabiedribas Lidzdalibas Fonds (Latvia) that aims to enhance civic competencies among young people, empowering them to make informed public decisions.

Meet the finalists of the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators (19/03/2025)

The nine finalists for the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators, jointly awarded by EIT and EIC, have been announced in 3 categories. Winners will be announced at the EIC Summit in Brussels.

EIC Board observations on the use of consultants for the EIC applications (17/03/2025)

The EIC Board has released a set of observations on the use of consultants for EIC applications, who are free to seek consultancy services. The review underscores that success in EIC calls is achievable without them.

Follow the new EIC LinkedIn page (17/03/2025)

The EIC has launched a new EIC LinkedIn Showcase page! Be sure to follow to stay up to date on all things EIC related.

Why IP due diligence is key to SME success and how to fund it (17/03/2025)

IP due diligence is crucial for SMEs to protect their innovations, attract investors, and expand into new markets. Thanks to the collaboration between the EUIPO and the EIC, beneficiaries can use their grants for IP services.

Join the Pathfinder Challenges Info Day (19/02/2025)

The EIC invites you to its Info Day on the 2025 Pathfinder Challenges taking place on 4 April 2025. Hear from EIC Programme Managers, beneficiaries and experts.

Qarnot secures additional funding from the EIC Fund (17/03/2025)

Qarnot, a leading European provider of cloud high-performance computing (HPC), has secured a new round of funding from the EIC Fund to accelerate the deployment of additional computing clusters.

Skyfora secures €4 Million (18/03/2025)

Skyfora, a leader in AI-powered weather technology, has raised €4 million with participation from the EIC Fund to strengthen their mission to revolutionise global weather forecasting.

QuantWare raises €20 million in Series A round (17/03/2025)

Dutch startup QuantWare raised €20 million, with support from the EIC Fund to develop, VIO, their core offering which focuses on scaling bottlenecks in quantum processing units (QPUs).

Celebrating International Women's Day with the EIC Women Leadership Programme alumni (17/03/2025)

In honor of this year's International Women's Day theme, 'Accelerate Action,' the EIC Community has been highlighting the stories of EIC Women Leadership Programme alumni leading change in their industries.

Unlocking new pan-European opportunities for business angels (17/03/2025)

The EU-funded ESIL initiative has developed a set of free, expert-drafted legal templates, designed specifically for pan-European angel investments.

The new podcast of the EIC Women Leadership Programme (18/03/2025)

Tune in to ‘SheEIC – Empowering, Innovating and Changing the Business World’, a brand-new podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of women in innovation.

Get the best out of the EIC Summit with the EIC Business Acceleration Services (17/03/2025)

Are you coming to the EIC Summit 2025? Don't miss the chance to connect with key stakeholders and discover our offer to take your innovations to the next level with the EIC Business Acceleration Services.

Discover the highlights of the EIC Multi-Corporate Day with Alaian (17/03/2025)

11 EIC-backed start-ups connected with representatives from Alaian's global network of telecom leaders at the EIC Multi-Corporate Day with Alaian, facilitated by the EIC Corporate Partnership Programme.

Pitch your innovations to European healthcare leader Clariane (17/03/2025)

Have an innovation ready to transform healthcare or social care? Apply by 25 March for the EIC Corporate Day with Clariane and receive tailored support ahead of a pitching session with Clariane's experts in Paris.

Exhibit at GITEX Global 2025 (17/03/2025)

The EIC International Trade Fairs Programme is offering EIC-backed companies the chance to showcase their innovations at the EIC Pavilion at GITEX Global 2025. Apply by 27 March to bring your innovation to a global audience.

Join the EU Startup Policy Hackathon Open Session (17/03/2025)

The Startup Policy Hackathon is an initiative led by Allied for Startups and the European Startup Network. Along with Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, the initiative gathers 50+ member associations in Brussels on 28 March 2025.

Register now for the EIC Summit 2025! (19/02/2025)

Registration is now open for the flagship innovation event, happening in Brussels on 2-3 April. Discover the programme, speakers and exhibiting EIC companies.

71 companies selected under EIC Accelerator in the most competitive funding round so far (19/02/2025)

The EIC selected 71 cutting edge companies for funding, combining grants and equity, following the last 2024 EIC Accelerator cut-off in October.

19 women are in the running for the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators (19/02/2025)

Meet the semi-finalists for the prestigious 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators, celebrating exceptional women entrepreneurs driving innovation. The winners will be revealed at the EIC Summit on 3 April 2025.

Meet the European Social Innovation Competition finalists (19/02/2025)

The three finalist projects of the European Social Innovation Competition 2024 are standing out in the challenge of promoting digital democracy by fighting disinformation and empowering communities.

European Innovation Procurement Awards finalist projects unveiled (19/02/2025)

Meet the 6 finalists of the European Innovation Procurement Awards, which celebrate public and private organisations that are investing in innovative solutions to tackle urgent societal and industrial challenges.

Alice & Bob closes €100 million Series B funding (19/02/2025)

Alice and Bob, a global frontrunner in the race for fault-tolerant quantum computing, announced a raise of €100 million in its Series B funding round, with support from the EIC Fund.

Aplagon announces €7 million financing (19/02/2025)

Aplagon, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing a first-in-class therapeutic for thrombo-inflammatory diseases, announced it has closed a €7 million financing, with support from the EIC Fund.

EIC ACCESS+ Info Session #2 recording available (19/02/2025)

Want to know how to choose the right service provider from the EIC Service Catalogue to match your goals? The recording is now available for the EIC ACCESS+ Info Session #2 and will answer all your questions.

EIC beneficiary MySphera doubles sales following MWC 2024 (19/02/2025)

EIC Accelerator beneficiary MySphera has closed deals leading to a duplication of their sales after their participation in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 with the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0.

Julia Müller shares her experience with the EIC Women Leadership Programme (19/02/2025)

Following her participation in the EIC Women Leadership Programme, COO of EIC Pathfinder beneficiary Mediri Julia Müller sits with the EIC Community to share her transformative experience.

Apply now for the EIC Soft-landing Programme in Boston (19/02/2025)

Join our tailored scheme for healthcare and life sciences in Boston!. This 8-week initiative will lead to an immersive programme from 9-13 June in Boston, just before the BIO International Convention.

Take your green innovation to Korea with SPIN4EIC and the EU Business Hub (19/02/2025)

Applications are now open for the green and low-carbon technologies mission to Korea in June 2025. Apply here before 21 February 2025.

Open call for assistance in drafting tender documents (19/02/2025)

SPIN4EIC, an initiative of the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme, has launched a new open call for assistance to public buyers in drafting tender documents. Applications are open until 30 May 2025.

Meet the EIC Partners offering access to infrastructure and R&D support (19/02/2025)

Do you need access to highly specialised equipment or infrastructure to take your technology to the next level? Join the next Ask me Anything session of the EIC Service Catalogue, happening online on 5 March.

40 groundbreaking technologies for EIC Transition (20/01/2025)

The EIC has selected 40 projects following the 2024 EIC Transition call, the most popular so far in terms of numbers of submissions. Each of these successful proposals will receive a grant of up to €2.5 million.

Follow the journey of the European delegation at CES 2025 (22/01/2025)

As part of the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0, 15 EIC-backed companies travelled to Las Vegas to showcase their tech innovations at CES 2025, one of the world’s largest tech shows.

Save the date for EIC Summit 2025 (17/12/2024)

Mark your agenda for the fourth edition of the EIC Summit: our flagship event will take place on 2 and 3 April 2025 in Brussels.

EIC Portfolios overview (20/01/2025)

Discover the EIC Portfolios, managed by the EIC Programme Managers and divided in the three thematic areas "Health", "Green", and "Digital and Space".

Publication of portfolio update reports (20/01/2025)

Learn about the advancements and collaboration activities of multiple EIC Pathfinder portfolios in the recently published portfolio activity reports.

Sensocure closes 24 million NOK investment round (20/01/2025)

The EIC Fund has invested 12 million NOK in the Norwegian medical-technology company Sensocure to bring forward theirinnovative micro sensor.

.lumen closes €5 million investment round (21/01/2025)

This investment round, with participation from the EIC Fund, will support market entry activities across Europe while paving the way for expansion into international markets.

EIC Corporate Day with Vattenfall (20/01/2025)

On 5-6 December, 12 EIC-backed startups came together at the EIC Corporate Day with Vattenfall in Berlin to present their ground-breaking solutions for a fossil-free future.

EIC Coffee Break with ProFuse (20/01/2025)

Join us in this month's Coffee Break with EIC beneficiary Guy Nevo Michrowski, co-founder and CEO of ProFuse Technology. Read on to discover their quest for a technology to provide vegans with better alternatives to meat.

From research to startup with HOTZYMES (20/01/2025)

The team behind, HOTZYMES, a FET Open project that joined the EIC Tech to Market Entrepreneurship Programme, has taken a step forward by establishing their new startup, Promethenz.

Share your success story with the EIC Community (20/01/2025)

Have you achieved new milestones with the support of the EIC? Share your story with the EIC Community to make your project known and grow your network!

EIC Accelerator beneficiary IonKraft closes decisive financing round (20/01/2025)

EIC Accelerator beneficiary IonKraft, an Aachen-based start-up, has recently secured €3.5 million in equity funding to prepare the market launch and future scaling of its plasma-based barrier coatings.

Joint EIC and SUNERGY Roadmapping Event (20/01/2025)

On 26-27 March, the EIC will host a roadmapping event on renewable hydrogen, fuels and chemicals, uniting academia, industry and policy agents to boost the EU's sustainable energy and chemical innovations.

EIC Tech Report 2024 (17/12/2024)

Using EIC’s internal data and the views of experts in the field, the report highlights 34 emerging technologies that could shape the industries of tomorrow and make major impacts on economic growth.

EIC Board publishes environmental, social and governance policy recommendations (16/12/2024)

The EIC Board has recently published its recommendations on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) policy, outlining a strategic approach to responsible deep tech innovation.

Opening of the new EIC STEP Scale-up call (16/12/2024)

Your company can apply for equity financing up to €30 million with the EIC STEP Scale-up call, a new scheme aimed at providing larger investments in companies developing strategic technologies.

QustomDot Secures €2.7 Million in Funding (16/12/2024)

QustomDot completed of a €2.7 million financing round, accompanied by a €2.5 million EIC Accelerator grant, enabling them to continue developing environmentally sustainable and high-performance quantum dot solutions.

From EEN to EIC, discover this VR company's journey (16/12/2024)

Thanks to the help of the Enterprise Europe Network, a Spanish, women-led innovative company secured an EIC Accelerator grant to revolutionise cardiology with immersive technology.

GBM Works Secures First Close of Minimum €6 Million Seed Funding (16/12/2024)

GBM Works, a Dutch company developing an innovative silent installation technique for offshore wind monopiles, the Vibrojet®, successfully closed of a minimum €6 million seed funding round, with support from the EIC Fund.

EIC Corporate Day with Holcim (16/12/2024)

On 27-28 November, 10 EIC-backed scaleups presented their innovations in a matching and pitching session organised by the EIC Corporate Partnership Programme in collaboration with Holcim.

EIC Soft-Landing mission in Singapore (16/12/2024)

11 EIC-backed spent a transformative week gaining first-hand knowledge of Singapore’s business ecosystem and pathways for growth across Southeast Asia with Acclime.

Discover the EIC-backed innovations that made it to MEDICA 2024 (16/12/2024)

18 EIC companies had the chance to showcase their MedTech innovations at MEDICA 2024, one of the world’s leading B2B healthcare trade fairs, offering beneficiaries a great platform for business opportunities.

Highlights from the EIC ePitching on software and AI (16/12/2024)

The latest EIC ePitching on software and AI resulted in over 25 one-on-one meetings and follow-ups between 8 EIC Accelerator companies and the top European investors in the field.

Driving innovation with Johnson & Johnson (16/12/2024)

20 top EIC Accelerator companies presented their innovations to a panel of 26 jury members from leading venture capital funds at the EIC and Johnson and Johnson Healthcare Investor Day held in Paris.

Diving into EIC Transition EarDiTech’s path to the market (16/12/2024)

Sarah Verhulst, Professor at the Ghent University and Chief Scientific Officer of EarDiTech, shares with the EIC Community her journey through all four stages of the EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Programme.

Join the EIC Multi-Corporate Day with Alaian (16/12/2024)

Are you an EIC beneficiary ready to reshape the telecommunications sector? Apply by 20 December to take part in the EIC Multi-Corporate Day with Alaian.

Get fully-funded internships with InnoNext (16/12/2024)

InnoNext is the new EIC initiative designed to foster collaboration between Europe’s top academic talents and innovative startups and SMEs with fully-funded internships.

Bring your health innovations to market with MTI and BTI (17/12/2024)

Medtech Innovator and BioTools Innovator can help you bring your innovations to market with access to four months of top-tier mentoring, coaching and access to investors to help you succeed.

Ligence attracts €3 Million investment (18/11/2024)

Ligence, a leader in echocardiography automation technology, has attracted €3 million in seed funding with support from the EIC Fund.

Meet the 15 EIC awardees gearing up for CES 2025 in Las Vegas (15/11/2024)

A delegation of 15 EIC-backed companies took part in CES Unveiled in Amsterdam in October to prepare their journey to CES 2025 in Las Vegas on 6-10 January 2025.

Meet the winners of the iCapital Awards (15/11/2024)

The European Capital of Innovation winner is Torino and the European Rising Innovative City winner is Braga. These awards recognise cities that have embedded innovation into the daily fabric of urban life, advancing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities

Recording and presentations available from EIC info days (15/11/2024)

Missed the EIC Work Programme 2025 Info Days? The recording and presentations are now available for the EIC Work Programme 2025 and EIC Accelerator Challenges info days.

EIC Local Info Day in Berlin (15/11/2024)

The event will feature short presentations from expert speakers, testimonials from successful EIC beneficiaries and a Master Class offering guidance on how to prepare a successful application to the EIC Accelerator.

Highlights from the Business Idea Validation Bootcamp (15/11/2024)

After completing the third round of the EIC Tech2Market Business Idea Validation Bootcamp, three Women TechEU beneficiaries and a leading expert discuss how the Bootcamp has empowered start-ups.

EIC beneficiaries selected for CASSINI Business Accelerator (20/11/2024)

The EIC space portfolio companies and Seal of Excellence holders are regularly selected to be part of the CASSINI Business Acceleration Services with 3 selected in the 4th cohort.

Join the Pioneer Programme session on regulation of medicinal products (15/11/2024)

In collaboration with the European Medicines Agency, the EIC Tech to Market Programme invites beneficiaries to attend the joint session on the regulatory framework for medicinal products.

Shape podcast of the EIC Women Leadership Programme (15/11/2024)

As the EIC Women Leadership Programme prepares to launch a podcast, we invite women researchers and entrepreneurs to take part in shaping the content. Share your ideas with us by 2 December!

EIC beneficiary ONWARD Medical lands agreement with CEA-Clinatec (15/11/2024)

With its ARC-EX System named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024, ONWARD is poised to be the first to market a brain-computer interface (BCI) to restore thought-controlled movement of patients with paralysis.

Adoption of the 2025 work programme (28/10/2024)

Editorial by Michiel Scheffer, EIC Board President

€1.4 billion in deep tech and scale up of strategic technologies in 2025 (28/10/2024)

The EIC Work Programme 2025 represents an increase of nearly €200 million in comparison with 2024. A major addition is better access to scale-up equity funding with the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-Up scheme.

Introducing EIC STEP (28/10/2024)

EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-up scheme - €300 million - will provide additional equity funding to promising companies driving innovation in critical areas (investments from €10 to €30 million).

EIC Accelerator (28/10/2024)

€634 million for start-ups and SMEs to develop, commercialise and scale up innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones (grants below €2.5 million, investments from €500 000 to €10 million).

EIC Transition (28/10/2024)

€98 million to turn research results into innovation opportunities, following up on results generated by EIC Pathfinder, European Research Council Proof of Concept and Horizon Europe Pillar 2 (societal challenges) collaborative projects (grants up to €2.5 million).

EIC Pathfinder (28/10/2024)

€262 million for multi-disciplinary research teams to undertake visionary early-stage technology research and development with the potential to lead to technology breakthroughs (grants up to €4 million).

New episode of the EIC podcast (28/10/2024)

We explore what the recent Draghi report – and a new Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation – might mean for European innovators, and what we can expect from the EIC in 2025.

General info day - 5 November (28/10/2024)

Tune in on Tuesday 5 November for a Info Day dedicated to the EIC Work Programme 2025, which will cover opportunities under Accelerator, Transition and Pathfinder.

EIC Accelerator Challenges info day - 6 November (28/10/2024)

Tune in on Wednesday 6 November for a half-day online Info Day dedicated to the new EIC Accelerator Challenges under the EIC Work Programme 2025.

Commission joins forces with venture capital in new Trusted Investors Network (18/10/2024)

The Trusted Investors Network brings together a group of investors ready to co-invest in innovative deep-tech companies in Europe together with the EU with help from the EIC Fund.

EIC online Info Day - Work Programme 2025 (17/10/2024)

Join us on 5 November 2024 for the online Info Day dedicated to the EIC Work Programme 2025. Learn about the novelties of the work programme and the opportunities for prospective applicants.

72 new companies join the EIC Scaling Club (18/10/2024)

72 scale-ups from 23 countries across Europe will join the EIC Scaling Club – an exclusive community of 120+ deep tech scale-ups. The Club has a goal of scaling 20% of them into unicorns.

Record number of proposals from EIC Accelerator (17/10/2024)

The EIC received 1211 full applications from start-ups and SMEs, the highest ever number of submissions since the launch of the EIC. All together, they request €8.875 billion budget.

Celebrating 40 years of EU Research and Innovation programmes with EIC-backed projects (17/10/2024)

40 years have gone by since the launch of the EU’s first R&I funding programme. To celebrate this milestone, we are spotlighting EIC-funded innovators who are leveraging deep-tech to deliver sustainable solutions.

Experts call for increased investment to Europe's research and innovation leadership (18/10/2024)

The recommendations have been drafted by an independent group of 15 leading experts chaired by Manuel Heitor, and puts forward twelve recommendations.

New episode the the EIC podcast on Women TechEU (17/10/2024)

In this episode, we're shining the spotlight on women's outstanding contributions to innovation. On the panel are two of the driving forces behind the EU-funded Women Tech EU project.

Join the Effective Angel Investing Training Programme (17/10/2024)

Focusing on early-stage, deep-tech and high-growth potential businesses, this free-of-charge course aims to boost your competence and knowledge and help you to become a successful investor.

Meet the 15 EIC awardees going to Las Vegas with CES 2025 (17/10/2024)

The EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0 will bring a delegation of 15 EIC-backed companies to the next edition of CES 2025, scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from 6 to 10 January 2025.

Get to know the teams planning their market entry with EIC Tech 2 Market (17/10/2024)

The Opportunities’ Exploration phase of the EIC T2M Venture Building Programme has onboarded 27 new projects. We spoke with two experts to learn about their experience.

Discover the EIC-backed project preventing diseases through Earth observation (17/10/2024)

In light of this year’s World Space Week theme, ‘Space and Climate Change’, we bring you the story of VECTRACK: the EIC beneficiary tracking insect disease vectors through Earth observation.

Open invitation to join the Enterprise Europe Network as International Network Partner (17/10/2024)

The Enterprise Europe Network invites leading business support organisations outside the EU and from countries not part of the Single Market Programme to become International Network Partners.

EIC Weekly Media Reviews (22/10/2024)

Read the latest EIC Weekly Media Reviews published every Monday since the last EIC Newsletter and be sure to subscribe and share!

Exhibit with the EIC at GITEX Europe 2025 (17/10/2024)

GITEX, the world's largest technology fair, is coming to Europe for the first time in 2025. A delegation of 30 EIC awardees will have the opportunity to present their innovations at the EIC Pavilion in Berlin, Germany.

Join the Ventures’ Ignition Day on Health and MedTech (17/10/2024)

The EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Programme will bring together 7 EIC beneficiaries to pitch their innovations in the Healthcare and MedTech fields to potential investors. Apply to participate as an investor.

EIC online Info Day - EIC Accelerator challenges 2025 (17/10/2024)

Join us for a half-day online info day on 6 November dedicated to the Accelerator Challenges under the European Innovation Council Work Programme 2025.