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EIC Accelerator (via ISERD) — Horizon Europe

EIC Accelerator — Short Proposal

Supports small and medium firms in early-stage deep technologies through public proposals and commercialization mentoring.

The EIC Accelerator 2026 Short Proposal is the European Innovation Council's main annual call for deep-tech SMEs and startups seeking blended finance to bring breakthrough innovations from demonstration stage to market. The 2026 call identifier is HORIZON-EIC-2026-ACCELERATOR-01, with a submission deadline of 17 December 2026 via the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. The programme funds innovations f

HORIZON-EIC-2026-ACCELERATOR-01 — open technology scope for deep-tech SMEs from demo to market (TRL 6–9+).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.17 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
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.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: innovationisrael.org.il