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europa. eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-accelerator/eic-accelerator-challenges-2026_en) ## EIC Accelerator Challenges The EIC Accelerator Challenges calls are open to proposals in predefined topics that have been identified in areas where breakthrough technologies or game-changing innovations developed by start-ups or SMEs can have a major impact on EU objectives.
The total budget for EIC Accelerator Challenges for 2026 is **EUR 220 million**. The total indicative budget per challenge varies from **EUR 20 million to EUR 50 million. ** The recording and presentation slides from the Online Info Day on the _EIC Work Programme 2026 – Accelerator Challenges_ are available here.
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ec. europa. eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-accelerator/eic-accelerator-challenges-2026_en) ## List of EIC Accelerator Challenges Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Systems Scaling advanced material technologies that will enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy in energy generation and mid-long energy storage, while addressing sustainability, circularity and safety issues.
Alternative Concepts and Key Enabling Technologies for Fusion Power Plants Accelerating the transition from achieving fusion energy gain to the full commercialisation of fusion energy, positioning Europe as a global leader in the field.
Biotech for Regenerating Agricultural Soils Scaling deep tech solutions that will improve soil health and the sustainability, efficiency, and resilience of the European agricultural sector, which spans food, feed and biomass.
Boosting the European Critical Raw Materials value chain Securing supply of sustainably produced primary and secondary critical and strategic raw materials for EU industrial value chains and strategic sectors and help strengthen the EU mining value chain. Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation Developing and commercially scaling timely solutions needed across Europe to adapt to key climate risks.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) based in EU Member States or countries associated with Horizon Europe. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for EIC Accelerator Challenges (Specific Topics, e.g., Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation with AI-Enhanced Solutions) are due November 4, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
EIC Accelerator Challenges (Specific Topics, e.g., Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation with AI-Enhanced Solutions) is funded by European Innovation Council (EIC) / European Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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