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EIC Accelerator Challenge: Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Systems

Supports scaling advanced materials for EU strategic autonomy in energy generation and storage.

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The EIC Accelerator Challenge on Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Systems is one of five thematic challenges that run alongside the open track in 2026, targeting a specific EU strategic priority under the broader €220 million EIC Accelerator Challenges budget. This challenge directs funding toward single deep-tech SMEs developing advanced material technologies that streng…

Scaling advanced material technologies that will enhance the EU's strategic autonomy in energy generation and mid-long energy storage, while addressing sustainability, circularity and safety issues.

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.€50M

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Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: eic.ec.europa.eu