What is the maximum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) an EIC Accelerator project can have? A What is the maximum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) an EIC Accelerator project can have? TRL5 to TRL8 is funded via grants while equity financing is funding TRL5 to TRL9. A grant project can start at TRL5-7 while an equity project could start at TRL5-8. See: How the EIC Accelerator Funds Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) (SME Instrument)