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EIT InnoEnergy Highway®

EIT InnoEnergy Highway® — Equity

Helps research teams and institutions for EIT InnoEnergy Highway® Equity Intake in energy systems, climate technology, and materials science.

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EIT InnoEnergy Highway® is a year-round rolling equity investment and acceleration programme operated by EIT InnoEnergy, which describes itself as the number-one most active VC investor globally in clean energy. The programme accepts applications continuously — there are no cohort deadlines or fixed intake windows. EIT InnoEnergy also scouts startups directly through referrals from its 1,400-plus

Sustainable energy and clean-technology startups with a proven concept seeking minority equity investment and a structured 2.5-year acceleration package covering market access, talent, regulation, and industrialisation support.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.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.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.iea.org