[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

Rolling until June 30, 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time)

Total available: €4,413,480; individual award size not specified

Supports EEN partner organizations to deliver Investment Readiness Service awareness and support to SMEs as part of the EEN2EIC initiative.

Proposals are evaluated as received; apply early for best consideration.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity is part of the EEN2EIC initiative, aiming to strengthen the European innovation ecosystem by supporting Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) partner organizations. The selected organizations will deliver Investment Readiness Service (IRS) awareness and support services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping these companies enhance their investment readiness and access opportunities under the EIC Accelerator. The grant mobilizes EEN partners to run targeted campaigns and support activities, ultimately facilitating SME access to innovation funding and resources. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. - Final submission deadline: June 30, 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time). - Proposals are evaluated as they are received; early submission is encouraged. --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: €4,413,480. - The grant operates via cascade funding; individual sub-grant amounts are not specified in the call. - Funding is intended for eligible EEN partner organizations delivering IRS activities to SMEs. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be partner organizations of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). - The call targets organizations capable of delivering IRS awareness and support services to SMEs. - Only organizations selected via this call will be eligible to sign a sub-grant agreement with the EEN2EIC consortium. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [official Application Form](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FgjCosZ-ekmt7riw9-RScZzV-xEww3JCvytqVtxAI_ZURDBIRU1YRFMwUVdKOFAxUEdGNFo0UTVJOS4u&route=shorturl). - The call follows a single-stage, rolling evaluation process. - Proposals are assessed by the EEN2EIC Evaluation Committee. - Selected organizations will be contacted directly to sign a sub-grant agreement. --- ## Additional Information - The EEN2EIC initiative is designed to mobilize the EEN network to increase SME participation in the EIC Accelerator and improve investment readiness. - For more details, consult the [EEN2EIC call announcement](https://een2eic.eu/news/een2eic-launches-new-calls-to-strengthen-support-services-for-smes-and-a-save-the-date-for-dedicated-info-session/). - The grant is managed by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission. --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11762?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [EEN2EIC Initiative Website](https://een2eic.eu/) - [European Commission Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | EEN2EIC Call Questions | een2eic@apre.it | | Phone (EC switchboard) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Open Call for the selection of EEN organisations delivering IRS Awareness and Support Services

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