For projects that don’t match the EIC Accelerator topics, the EIC Accelerator Open is open to proposals in any field of technology.
Subsidy:
- Grant: max. €2.5MNon-dilutive, up to € 2.5 million, for innovation activities only (TRL 5-8), to be completed within 24 months.
- Grant only – for companies aiming to reach the TRL 8 at the end of the project and continue further development without the EIC support
- Grant first – for companies reaching TRL 8 at the end of the project and possibility to apply for dilutive equity to reach TRL 9
- Investment component: Between €0,5M and €15MDilutive, up to € 15 million, for market deployment (TRL 9), «patient capital» principle with a 7-10 years perspective.
- Blended finance: a mix of non-dilutive grant for innovation activities (TRL 5-8) and dilutive equity for market deployment (TRL 9).
- Investment only: for mid caps companies and companies that have received a «grant only».
- Applicants can choose to apply for a blend of grant and equity, grant only, grant first or equity only.
Total Budget available: €613 M
Deadline: 3 stage application process
- Short proposal: apply anytime
- Full proposal: 11 Jan (Open only), 22 March, 7 June, 4 October 2023
- Interview rounds: They will be held approximately 8-9 weeks after the cut-off dates
Consortium: single SMEs and start-up (and individuals intending to establish a start-up/SME) established in EU Member State Countries.
