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EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0

Supports EIC beneficiaries' participation in major trade fairs across the EU, MENA and the US.

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Selected companies get funded participation in EIC Pavilion stands at renowned trade fairs -- 19 events running 2024-2026 across the EU, the Middle East/North Africa region and the US -- plus pre-departure market briefings, cultural and IP coaching, B2B matchmaking and post-event follow-up support. EIC beneficiaries apply through a call on the EIC Community Platform that opens six months before ea

Open only to startups, scaleups and SMEs that have already received EIC Accelerator or EIC Transition funding, based in EU Member States or Associated Countries. It covers four sectors: biotech and pharma; health and medical care; clean tech, environment and energy; and new and industrial technologies.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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