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EIC Accelerator - European Innovation Council
Overview
The EIC Accelerator provides funding and support to high-risk, high-impact innovations by startups and SMEs. It offers grants and equity investments to support the commercialization of innovative technologies, with strong focus on breakthrough innovations.
Managing Body
European Innovation Council (EIC) - European Commission
Funding Type
Grants and equity investments for single startups/SMEs with breakthrough innovations
Funding Amount
- Up to €2.5M grant + optional equity up to €15M
- Blended finance: Grant component + equity component
- Funding for TRL 5-8 (Technology Readiness Level)
- Supports single SMEs (no consortium required)
Deadlines
- STATUS: OPEN (as of November 2025)
- Short applications: Continuous (anytime)
- Full applications: 12 March 2025 (closed), 1 October 2025 (closed)
- Next full application deadlines: Check EIC website for 2026 dates
- Short applications can be submitted anytime; if successful, invited for full application
Eligibility
- Single startups/SMEs from EU member states (✅ Germany eligible)
- Associated countries (e.g., Switzerland, Norway, UK if associated)
- Must demonstrate breakthrough innovation (high-risk, high-impact)
- Technology at TRL 5-8 stage
- Strong market potential and scalability
- No consortium required (unlike most Horizon Europe calls)
Thematic Focus
- Breakthrough innovations across all sectors
- High-risk, high-impact technologies
- Market-creating or market-disrupting innovations
- Green and digital transitions
- Circular economy and sustainability
- Industrial symbiosis and resource efficiency
Relevance to City Resource Graph
- Single SME support - perfect for Berlin-based company
- Industrial symbiosis platform development
- Digital circular economy solutions
- Resource matching algorithms
- No consortium requirement - can apply alone
- Large funding potential (up to €2.5M grant + €15M equity)
Links
Application Checklist
Pre-Application Requirements
- Verify company eligibility:
- SME or startup from EU member state (✅ Germany eligible)
- OR from associated country (check current list)
- Single company (no consortium required)
- Confirm technology is at TRL 5-8 stage
- Verify breakthrough innovation (high-risk, high-impact)
- Demonstrate market potential and scalability
- Prepare for two-stage process:
- Stage 1: Short application (can submit anytime)
- Stage 2: Full application (if short application successful)
Required Documents (Short Application)
- Company registration documents (German/EU company)
- Brief project description (breakthrough innovation)
- Technology description (TRL 5-8)
- Market opportunity description
- Team description
- Initial budget estimate
Required Documents (Full Application - if short application successful)
- Comprehensive business plan
- Detailed project description
- Technology readiness level documentation (TRL 5-8)
- Market analysis and commercialization plan
- Financial projections
- Detailed budget breakdown
- CVs of key team members
- IP documentation (patents, etc.)
- Proof of concept/prototype (if available)
- Letters of support/partnerships (if applicable)
Application Steps
- Review EIC Accelerator website
- Prepare short application (can submit anytime)
- Submit short application through EIC platform
- If successful, prepare full application for next deadline
- Check next full application deadline (check website for 2026 dates)
- Submit full application before deadline
- Prepare for pitch if shortlisted
Project Alignment Checklist
- Project demonstrates breakthrough innovation
- Technology at TRL 5-8 stage
- Shows high-risk, high-impact potential
- Demonstrates market-creating or market-disrupting potential
- Includes circular economy/industrial symbiosis relevance (if applicable)
- Shows strong scalability and commercial potential
- Includes environmental/sustainability benefits (if applicable)
Single SME Advantage
- No consortium required - can apply alone
- Perfect for Berlin-based company
- No need for partners from multiple countries
- Faster application process
- Large funding potential (€2.5M grant + €15M equity)
Post-Submission
- Save confirmation and reference number
- Monitor for short application evaluation (continuous)
- If successful, prepare for full application deadline
- Prepare for potential pitch/interview if shortlisted
- Have additional documentation ready if requested
Application Tips
- Short applications can be submitted anytime - start here!
- Focus on breakthrough innovation and market potential
- Emphasize high-risk, high-impact nature
- Demonstrate TRL 5-8 technology readiness
- Show scalability and commercial viability
- Perfect for single SMEs - no consortium needed
- German companies fully eligible - Berlin location perfect
- Large funding potential makes it worth the effort