Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator — Call 5
Offers Eurostars-3 alumni a shortcut into the EIC Accelerator funding process.
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)EUIcelandIsraelNorwaySwitzerlandTürkiyeUnited KingdomGrant
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This Fast Track itself pays nothing directly: candidates submit a short application and pitch deck, the highest scorers pitch to a 3-person EIC expert panel, and up to 11 companies per call receive a GO decision that lets them move straight to a full EIC Accelerator proposal — the EIC Accelerator itself allocated €634 million in 2026 and combines grant and investment funding. Call 5 opened 31 Augu…
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.