EIC Accelerator Steering the EIC Accelerator: Lessons Learned from the Pilot Program Posted on May 2, 2023April 17, 2023 The EIC Accelerator funding (with blended financing option) by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Commission (EC) is providing startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) with up to €2.5 million in grants and €15 million in equity financing per project (€17.5 million total). The program is often supported… Read more
EIC Accelerator The Risk of Presenting all Risks in the High-Risk EIC Accelerator Program Posted on April 17, 2023March 30, 2023 High-Risk Businesses The EIC Accelerator grant financing (with blended equity option) by the European Commission (EC) awards up to €2.5 million in grant and €15 million in equity financing per project (€17.5 million total). It is targeting high-risk projects as defined in the EIC Work Programme and strongly advertised by the… Read more
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 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 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 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 ChatGPT for the EIC Accelerator: Will the Real AI Please Stand Up Posted on January 25, 2023January 21, 2023 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Commission (EC) has been largely reinvented in 2021. The previous application process of preparing and submitting a 30-page PDF file has been overhauled and replaced with a very comprehensive online platform… Read more
EIC Accelerator A Short but Comprehensive Explanation of the EIC Accelerator (2025 Update) Posted on January 21, 2023October 30, 2024 The EIC Accelerator blended financing (formerly SME Instrument Phase 2, grant and equity) by the European Commission (EC) and European Innovation Council (EIC) is a complex funding instrument for startups and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME). It is often supported by professional writers, freelancers or consultants since it can be… Read more
EIC Accelerator The New EIC Ecosystem, Fast-Track and Pilot Plug-In Schemes (2023 EIC Accelerator Work Programme Part 8) Posted on November 5, 2022November 5, 2022 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) awards up to €2.5 million in grant and €15 million in equity financing per project (€17.5 million total). It is a popular funding instrument specializing in DeepTech startups and small mid-caps which aim to finalize their product developments, enter… Read more
EIC Accelerator The Conditions for EIC Equity Investments (2023 EIC Accelerator Work Programme Part 3) Posted on November 5, 2022November 5, 2022 The EIC Accelerator funding (grant and equity, with blended financing option) awards up to €2.5 million in grant and €15 million in equity financing per project (€17.5 million total). It is a popular funding instrument specializing in DeepTech startups and small mid-caps which aim to finalize their product developments, enter… Read more