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The EIC Accelerator is the European Innovation Council's flagship program for high-risk, high-potential startups and SMEs developing and scaling deep-tech innovations, including artificial intelligence, quantum, and other emerging technologies at Technology Readiness Levels 5-8. It offers blended finance: a non-dilutive grant of up to EUR 2. 5 million plus optional equity investment from the EIC Fund of roughly EUR 0.
5-10 million (larger amounts via the STEP Scale-Up route). The 2026 work programme allocates about EUR 634 million, with a streamlined two-step application (short proposal then full proposal) and evaluations every two months.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Single startups and SMEs established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries; also small mid-caps for scale-up equity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows non-dilutive grant of up to EUR 2.5M (~USD 2.7M) plus optional EIC Fund equity of EUR 0.5-10M (~USD 0.5-10.9M); total 2026 budget EUR 634M. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator 2026 Blended Finance for Deep-Tech Startups Including AI are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator 2026 Blended Finance for Deep-Tech Startups Including AI is funded by European Commission - European Innovation Council (EIC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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