EIC Accelerator 2025

About

The EIC Accelerator 2025 program by the European Union offers SMEs and startups funding ranging from EUR 0.5 to EUR 12.5 million, along with Business Acceleration Services, to support deep tech innovations at Technology Readiness Level 5 or higher in scaling up and creating new markets.

Benefits

• Funding from EUR 0.5 to EUR 12.5 million
• Business Acceleration Services
• Grant component
• Blended finance support
• Equity-only investment support
• Support for scaling up high impact innovations

Eligibility Criteria

• SMEs, including startups
• Innovations at Technology Readiness Level 5 or higher
• Capacity and willingness to scale up
• Beneficiary must be a start-up or SME
• Grant-only support provided once during the program