EIC Accelerator

The EIC Accelerator is a flagship program of the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe, designed to support deep-tech and disruptive innovation companies, primarily startups and SMEs. It offers substantial financial aid through grant funding of up to €2.5 million, complemented by equity investments from the EIC Fund ranging from €0.5 million to €15 million. Beyond financial backing, the program provides comprehensive business acceleration services, including coaching, mentoring, and facilitating access to investors, corporates, and an extensive innovation ecosystem. Its mission is to enable innovative companies with high-risk, high-impact potential to scale up and create new markets across Europe and globally.