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EIC Accelerator 2025 - Short application

Funds deep-tech SMEs and start-ups scaling breakthrough innovations, combining EUR 0.5-12.5 million of funding with business coaching and investor support.

This is the short-application first stage of the EIC Accelerator: applications can be submitted at any time and are batched for evaluation on the first Tuesday of each month, with feedback in 4-6 weeks. Successful short applicants get optional coaching before submitting a full proposal at one of the year's cut-off dates, and can apply for a mix of grant funding and equity investment worth EUR 0.5

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.