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"EIC Pathfinder Open 2026" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
EIC Pathfinder Open 2026 is sponsored by European Innovation Council (Horizon Europe). The EIC Pathfinder Open scheme funds high-risk/high-gain research to develop the scientific basis for breakthrough technologies in any field of science, technology, or application.
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EIC Pathfinder Open - European Innovation Council - European Commission Which instrument is for right me? The overall objective of the EIC Pathfinder for advanced research is to develop the scientific basis to underpin breakthrough technologies. It provides support for the earliest stages of scientific, technological or deep-tech research and development.
Pathfinder projects aim to build on new, cutting-edge directions in science and technology to disrupt a field and a market or create new opportunities by realising innovative technological solutions through: ‘EIC Pathfinder Open’ , open to support projects in any field of science, technology or application without predefined thematic priorities.
‘EIC Pathfinder Challenges’ to support coherent portfolios of projects within predefined thematic areas with the aim to achieve specific objectives for each Challenge. Before applying for the EIC Pathfinder Open, you should beforehand review the EIC Pathfinder Challenges and check if your project matches any of the predefined topics.
The EIC Pathfinder Open and the EIC Pathfinder Challengers are described extensively in the EIC Work Programme . This document presents the 2026 European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. It sets out how the EIC will allocate its funding of for the year 2026 and has been prepared following the advice of the EIC Board.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Generally targets consortia of at least three different independent legal entities established in different countries. However, for EIC Pathfinder Challenges, it is possible to submit an application as a single entity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to €4 million or more if duly justified, as a grant, plus potential booster grants of €50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 12, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
EIC Pathfinder Open 2026 is funded by European Innovation Council (Horizon Europe). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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