EIC Pathfinder - Open
Conditions
Topics
Any field of science, technology, or application (no predefined priorities)
Who can apply?
Consortia: ≥3 independent legal entities from ≥3 different EU/Associated Countries
Project set-up
Collaborative research, TRL 1-4, proof of principle
Total budget
166 M€
Deadline
12/05/2026
EIC Pathfinder - Challenges
Conditions
Topics
1. Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems
2. Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing
3. DeepRAP: Cognitive AI Systems
Who can apply?
Consortia: ≥2 entities (if 2, from different countries) or single applicants (SMEs, research orgs)
Project set-up
TRL 2-4, portfolio approach, interdisciplinary collaboration
Total budget
96 M€
Deadline
28/10/2026
EIC Transition
Conditions
Topics
Open (no thematic priorities)
Who can apply ?
Single applicants (SMEs, startups, research orgs) or small consortia (2-5 entities)
Project set-up
TRL 3-6, maturation/validation of tech + business model, based on eligible prior project results
Total budget
100 M€
Deadline
16/09/2026
EIC Accelerator - Open
Conditions
Topics
Any field of research
Who can apply ?
Single SMEs, startups, spin-offs, or small mid-caps (<499 employees)
Project set-up
TRL 6-8, subvention (≤2,5 millions) + investissement (1 à 10 millions) pour la mise à l’échelle
Total budget
414 M€
Deadline
07/012026
04/03/2026
06/05/2026
08/07/2026
02/09/2026
04/11/2026
EIC Accelerator - Challenges
Conditions
Topics
1. Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy/Storage
2. Fusion Power Plants
3. Biotech for Agricultural Soils
4. Critical Raw Materials
5. Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation
Who can apply ?
Single SMEs, startups, spin-offs, or small mid-caps
Project set-up
TRL 6-8, grant + investment for scaling up strategic technologies
Total Budget
220 M€
Deadline
07/012026
04/03/2026
06/05/2026
08/07/2026
02/09/2026
04/11/2026