Can the United Kingdom (UK) apply to the EIC Accelerator? A Can the United Kingdom (UK) apply to the EIC Accelerator? Yes, albeit only for grant- but not equity-financing. The UK was eligible under Horizon 2020 (2014-2020) and participates in Horizon Europe (2021-2027) which includes the EIC Accelerator. See: All Eligible EIC Accelerator Countries (including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ukraine)