Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: December 17, 2026: Short proposal submission deadline (EIC Accelerator 2026)
Funding Amounts: Blended finance: up to €2.5M grant (lump sum) + up to €15M equity investment per project; typical duration 12–24 months.
Summary: Supports SMEs and start-ups to scale up deep tech innovations with a mix of grant, equity investment, and business acceleration services.