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Multiple application cycles in 2026: Entrepreneurship Foundation Cycle 4 and Immersion Cohort 2 both close 24 August 2026; Business Idea Validation Cohort 2 closes 4 September 2026; Venture Building Services Cycle 2 closes 10 July 2026. Stored deadline is null.
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EIC Tech to Market Programme is sponsored by European Innovation Council (EIC). Accelerates the transition of science-startup projects from lab to market through specialised support and Design Thinking methodologies.
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EIC Tech to Market Programme - European Innovation Council EIC Tech to Market Programme EIC Tech to Market Programme Is your research ready for the next step? This programme bridges the gap between scientific breakthrough and market success.
The EIC Tech to Market Programme is an EIC Business Acceleration Service that supports deep-tech researchers and innovators at a pivotal stage: transforming scientific breakthroughs into market-ready solutions.
Through hands-on training and structured venture-building support, the Programme enables teams to validate their business ideas, connect with ecosystem stakeholders, build the right venture team, and develop the capabilities needed to turn promising research into viable deep-tech ventures.
The Programme is open to EIC Pathfinder and EIC Transition beneficiaries, EIC Transition Seal of Excellence holders, all entities eligible for EIC Transition projects, and Women TechEU awardees . It combines two complementary services: EIC Entrepreneurial Trainings: Build the knowledge and commercial understanding needed to bring deep-tech innovations to the market.
EIC Venture Building Services: Support selected EIC Pathfinder and EIC Transition teams in shaping, structuring and growing their ventures towards investment and early scale-up. EIC Entrepreneurial Trainings EIC Entrepreneurial Trainings equip beneficiaries with the knowledge, practical tools, and ecosystem connections needed to turn deep-tech research into real market value. Each training can be accessed independently.
Together, they form a coherent journey from research to market. All training sessions are delivered remotely (with possible exceptions for the Business Idea Validation course). Entrepreneurship Foundation – three half-day sessions introducing the core concepts of entrepreneurship and the basics of turning research into a market opportunity.
Cycle 3: Beginning of July Cycle 4: Beginning of September Cycle 7: Beginning of December Entrepreneurship Immersion – an in-depth course of six online modules (9 hours each), delivered over three to four months, covering technology transfer, product-market fit validation, revenue and cost drivers, business models, team composition, funding options, and legal and IP aspects.
Cohort 2: September – December Business Idea Validation – a hands-on training comprising 10 sessions in total: one introductory full-day session, four half-day methodology sessions alternating with four half-day project work sessions, and one final half-day showcase event. Between sessions, teams conduct at least 50 stakeholder interviews to gather direct market feedback.
Cohort 1: June – September (summer break in July–August) Cohort 2: October – December Ecosystem Development – beneficiaries can also take part in European Ecosystem Development events connecting them with mentors, industry experts, investors and strategic partners.
EIC Venture Building Services EIC Venture Building Services support selected EIC Pathfinder and EIC Transition teams whose research is ready to move towards start-up creation. The service focuses on real-world venture building, strengthening teams and preparing them for start-up creation.
Entry into this service follows a structured feasibility assessment reviewing market potential, execution readiness, risks, IP position, and team commitment. Support is modular and needs-based. What support is available?
Venture Team Formation: Definition of critical roles and identification of skill gaps; structured matchmaking with entrepreneurial and business talent; targeted networking to attract potential co-founders; deployment of embedded entrepreneurs or executives-in-residence.
Venture Support Services: Business intelligence advisory; legal and accounting advisory specialised in venture creation; IPR advisory with a focus on IP protection and technology transfer; financial advisory for setting up the venture; regulatory, certification and standardisation advisory; human resources advisory.
Cycle 3: September – October Cycle 4: November – January EIC Entrepreneurial Trainings Apply to the second cohort of Entrepreneurship Foundation here by 15 May 2026 . The second cohort runs 27 - 29 May. Apply to the first cohort of Entrepreneurship Immersion here by 9 April 2026 .
First cohort starts 20 April. Apply to the first cohort of Business Idea Validation here by 18 May 2026 . First cohort starts 1 June.
EIC Venture Building Services The application round for the first cohort has been concluded. Stay tuned for the release of the open call for the second cohort on the EIC Community Platform . Watch the Info session recording .
Disclaimer: All services and training activities offered to eligible participants under the EIC Tech to Market Programme are covered by the EIC. Please note that participants are responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation costs for any in-person meetings, events, or activities, where applicable.
Work with us: Call for experts and entrepreneurs in residence You can find detailed information regarding participation to the EIC Tech to Market programme as an external expert in the relevant call for expertise . Keep an eye on that page for rolling updates on expert roles and guidelines for engagement. Expression of Interest for Entrepreneurs in Residence Applications are currently closed.
Keep an eye on this page for updates.
Discover our success stories Check our success stories below to discover our impact: Frequently asked questions (FAQs) EIC Tech to Market Programme - Frequently Asked Questions This document brings together the essential information you need, answering frequently asked questions on eligibility, how to apply, how the Programme is structured, and what to expect from both the EIC Entrepreneurial Trainings and the EIC Venture Building Services.
Business Acceleration Services If you have any questions about the Programme and it services, please contact us via the EIC Community contact page . Select “EIC Tech to Market Entrepreneurial Trainings” or “EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Services”. Implementing service providers The EIC Tech to Market Programme is delivered by a partnership of experienced service providers on behalf of the European Innovation Council.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: EIC Pathfinder and Transition beneficiaries, Transition Seal of Excellence holders, entities eligible for EIC Transition projects, and Women TechEU awardees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was September 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
EIC Tech to Market Programme is funded by European Innovation Council (EIC). 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.
The European Innovation Council Pathfinder Challenge DeepRAP (Deep Reasoning, Abstraction, and Planning) funds breakthrough research in cognitive AI at the earliest technology readiness levels (TRL 1-3). Awards of up to EUR 4 million support projects exploring fundamental advances in AI reasoning, abstraction, and planning capabilities that go beyond current pattern-recognition approaches. The challenge seeks research into AI systems capable of genuine logical reasoning, abstract thought, hierarchical planning, and transfer learning across domains — capabilities that current large language models and deep learning systems struggle to achieve reliably. Projects should propose novel architectures, algorithms, or theoretical frameworks that could enable AI systems to reason about novel situations, form and manipulate abstract concepts, and plan complex multi-step strategies. Like other EIC Pathfinder challenges, this programme does not require large consortia, making it accessible to individual researchers, small teams, and startups. The deadline is October 28, 2026.
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