EIC Accelerator Challenge: Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation
Supports developing and scaling deep-tech for adapting to key climate risks across Europe.
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.
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