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EIC Accelerator Open

Funds late stage deep tech start ups and small businesses with combined non dilutive and growth support across technology fields.

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The EIC Accelerator Open is the European Innovation Council's flagship single-company funding instrument, designed to back individual deep-tech start-ups and SMEs at the late-innovation stage across any sector or technology field. Operating under Horizon Europe (2021–2027) and administered by the EIC, it combines a non-dilutive grant of up to €2.5 million (targeting TRL 6–8, from validated prototy…

Open to proposals in any field of technology or innovation, cutting across scientific, sectoral, and application fields. No predefined topic.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.2 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.20 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant + Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€414M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: eic.ec.europa.eu