EIC Accelerator How to Prepare an EIC Accelerator Resubmission Posted on April 13, 2023April 6, 2023 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) by the European Commission (EC) and European Innovation Council (EIC) provides startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) with detailed feedback for every stage of the evaluation process (see What is the EIC Accelerator). This feedback system is relatively… Read more
EIC Accelerator How to Prepare a Good EIC Accelerator Application: General Project Advice Posted on April 10, 2023March 27, 2023 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Commission (EC) is a selective program designed for startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME). The funding per project can reach €17.5 million in total (€2.5 million in grant and €15… Read more
EIC Accelerator All Eligible EIC Accelerator Countries (including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ukraine) Posted on April 7, 2023February 28, 2024 – This article was updated in April 2023 – The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) by the European Commission (EC) and European Innovation Council (EIC) supports all EU member states including a variety of associated countries. Startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) from eligible… Read more
EIC Accelerator How to Craft an EIC Accelerator Rebuttal: Explaining Grant Proposal Resubmissions Posted on April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 The EIC Accelerator by the European Commission (EC) and European Innovation Council (EIC) awards up to €2.5 million in grant and €15 million in equity financing per project (€17.5 million total). Startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) often rely on consultants, professional writers or freelancers to support them in… Read more
EIC Accelerator The EIC Accelerator: To Disrupt or Not to Disrupt Posted on March 31, 2023March 27, 2023 This article presents a perspective on how a project for the EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) by the European Commission (EC) and European Innovation Council (EIC) can be shaped. The EIC Accelerator awards up to €2.5 million in grant and €15 million in equity financing… Read more
EIC Accelerator How long does it take to apply for the EIC Accelerator? (Grant proposal timeline) Posted on March 28, 2023March 27, 2023 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) by the European Commission (EC) and European Innovation Council (EIC) is designed for startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME). It provides €2.5 million in grant and €15 million in venture financing per project and is often supported by… Read more
EIC Accelerator A Quick FTO Guide for EIC Accelerator Applicants in a Rush Posted on February 10, 2023February 19, 2023 The EIC Accelerator grant financing (with blended equity option) by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Commission (EC) is interesting to many Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) and startups but it demands extensive preparation and work. While it provides €2.5 million in grant and €15 million in venture financing… Read more
EIC Accelerator 2023 Budget Allocations for EIC Pathfinder, Transition and Accelerator Posted on February 8, 2023February 19, 2023 The EIC Accelerator blended financing (formerly SME Instrument Phase 2, grant and equity) by the European Commission (EC) and European Innovation Council (EIC) is designed for startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME). It awards up to €2.5 million in grant and €15 million in equity financing per project (€17.5… Read more
EIC Accelerator A Winning Candidate for the EIC Accelerator Posted on February 6, 2023February 19, 2023 The EIC Accelerator blended financing (formerly SME Instrument Phase 2, grant and equity) by the European Commission (EC) and European Innovation Council (EIC) funds European Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) and startups. The provided funding per project can reach €17.5 million in total (€2.5 million in grant and €15 million… Read more
EIC Accelerator Developing the Unique Selling Points (USP) for the EIC Accelerator Posted on February 3, 2023April 25, 2023 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Commission (EC) has a clear focus on high-risk startups with high commercial potential. It is ideal for startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) since the funding per project can reach… Read more
EIC Accelerator Explaining the Resubmission Process for the EIC Accelerator (2024 Update) Posted on February 3, 2023February 28, 2024 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Commission (EC) has undergone significant changes over the past years. While it used to be a simple program for startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) to access €2.5 million in… Read more