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European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2027

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The European Innovation Council 2027 Work Programme funds breakthrough technologies and game-changing innovations across Europe via Pathfinder, Transition, Accelerator, and STEP Scale Up schemes. It offers grants, equity investments through the EIC Fund, and Business Acceleration Services.

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Key facts

Organiser: European Innovation Council
Deadline: January 20, 2027
Cycles: EIC Accelerator Open / Challenges Cut-off 1 · deadline January 20, 2027; EIC– STEP Scale Up Cut-off 1 · deadline January 28, 2027; EIC Pathfinder Open Stage 1 · deadline February 25, 2027; EIC Accelerator Open / Challenges Cut-off 2 · deadline March 17, 2027; EIC– STEP Scale Up Cut-off 2 · deadline April 29, 2027; EIC STEP Defence Scale Up · deadline June 1, 2027
Amount: €30,000,000 · Grant
Open to: European Union, Horizon Europe countries
Stages: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and later
Sectors: Any sector

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Key questions about European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2027

Who can apply to European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2027?

European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2027 is aimed at startups at these stages: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B and later. Eligible locations: European Union and Horizon Europe countries. Incorporation is not required.

When is the European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2027 deadline?

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2027 deadline is January 20, 2027.

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