European Innovation Council logo
EIC Accelerator

EIC Accelerator Challenge: Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation

Supports developing and scaling deep-tech for adapting to key climate risks across Europe.

OpenEuropean Innovation CouncilEUEU associated countries

The EIC Accelerator Challenge on Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation is one of five thematic challenges in the 2026 EIC Accelerator programme, with a dedicated €44 million budget. Unlike mitigation-focused funding, this challenge specifically targets technologies that help societies and economic systems cope with climate impacts that are now unavoidable — including solutions for extreme heat, drought…

Developing and commercially scaling timely solutions needed across Europe to adapt to key climate risks.

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.€44M

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Sign up free to see how to apply

Sign up free to see what you submit

Sign up free to see how they score you

Sign up free to see the timeline

Sign up free to see where teams trip up

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