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