Join the EIC Summer School 2025 and advance your cybersecurity skills! (05/05/2025)

The EIC Summer School is back with a new edition, this time in collaboration with ENISA! Join us in Athens, Greece on 23-24 June 2025 for two days of training focused on cybersecurity awareness strategies for innovators. This is the last call: check the open call and apply to register by 9 May to secure your spot!

Meet the 36 EIC-backed companies gearing up for GITEX Europe (05/05/2025)

Supported by the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme, a delegation of 36 EIC-funded companies, including EIC Scaling Club members, will showcase their tech innovations at the EIC Pavilion @ GITEX Europe 2025 in Berlin from 21-23 May. Get to know them!

Tune in to SheEIC #3 and take the leap from research to entrepreneurship (05/05/2025)

The EIC Women Leadership Programme has launched episode 3 of the SheEIC podcast, diving into the journey from research to entrepreneurship with insights on tech transfer and real-world advice. Tune in and subscribe!

Join the EIC Transition LinkedIn group (05/05/2025)

EIC Transition beneficiaries can now join a dedicated LinkedIn group to connect with peers, experts and EIC representatives. Join us today to share challenges, exchange ideas and stay updated with the achievements of your fellow awardees.

Watch the highlights of the EIC pitching session at Vaasa Energy Week (05/05/2025)

On 19 March 2025, SPIN4EIC brought EIC-backed energy solutions to Vaasa Energy Week at a dedicated pitching session, where EIC beneficiaries from across Europe pitched to top industry buyers at Vaasa City Hall. Watch our video recap to discover highlights!

Powering the green transition at the EIC Summit 2025 (05/05/2025)

On 2 April, 24 EIC Accelerator innovators pitched to top investors at the EIC Summit 2025. We spoke to the standout pitches from D-CRBN, Hyperion Robotics, Solmeyea and Nevomo to learn how EIC Investor Days are boosting European climate tech. Read on to learn their story.

EIC unites oil, gas and energy corporate leaders with EIC-backed innovators in Bucharest (05/05/2025)

OMV Petrom hosted a landmark edition of the EIC Multi-Corporate Day at its headquarters in Bucharest, welcoming leaders from OMV Petrom, Bonatti, Confind, and Romgaz, and 17 EIC-backed start-ups from 11 countries. This exclusive acceleration activity, organised by the EIC Corporate Partnership Programme, marked the first of its kind held in Romania. Read on to see how it went!

Check the highlights of the EIC’s first mission to GITEX Africa (05/05/2025)

A delegation of five EIC-backed companies showcased innovations in agri-tech, blockchain, renewable energy, health and biometrics at GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech. This mission, facilitated by the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme, marked the EIC’s first presence at Africa’s largest tech fair. Check the whole story here!

Join the 9th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme (05/05/2025)

In partnership with EIT, the EIC is launching the 9th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme, running from September to November 2025. Open to women (co-)founders and C-suite leaders of start-ups over two years old, this programme offers mentorship, business coaching, networking and leadership skills development. Apply by 11 May to join!

Pitch your AI and software solutions to Europe's leading investors (05/05/2025)

EIC Accelerator beneficiaries, you are invited to showcase your AI and software solutions to top deep tech investors in Europe! Join the online ePitching event on 8 July with investors from Amadeus Capital, DN Capital, SAP and more. Do not miss the deadline on 11 May to sign up for this opportunity to pitch to leading investors!

Showcase your innovations to Ab InBev, Coca Cola and P&G during The Impact Circle @Love Tomorrow (05/05/2025)

EIC-backed start-ups and scale-ups, don't miss the chance to join the EIC Multi-Corporate Day with Ab InBev, Coca Cola and P&G! Get tailored guidance and connect with decision makers in the FMCG sector and more. Submit your application by 22 May for an opportunity to pitch at The Impact Circle during the Love Tomorrow Summit on 23-25 July.

Connect with Europe’s most innovative start-ups with SPIN4EIC (05/05/2025)

Looking for innovative solutions to your challenges? The EIC Innovation Procurement Programme, powered by SPIN4EIC, connects you with top start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs offering cutting-edge solutions tailored to your needs. Reach out to us and set up your introductory call to the programme.

Your guide to applying to EIC ACCESS+ (05/05/2025)

Are you an EIC Awardee or Seal of Excellence holder? The EIC ACCESS+ open call offers up to EUR 60,000 in co-financing for expert services from the EIC Service Catalogue. Watch our video guide to learn everything about the process and discover all you need to know to take advantage of this opportunity!

Claim your free ticket to the Dublin Tech Summit (06/05/2025)

The EIC is offering a limited number of free tickets for EIC Community members to attend the Dublin Tech Summit 2025! Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to be part of one of Europe’s fastest-growing B2B tech events. Tickets are limited, so grab yours now!

Celebrating World Health Day with EIC-backed innovators (06/05/2025)

‘Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures’ was the theme of this year's World Health Day campaign. Discover how innovations from EIC Accelerator awardees Better Medicine and aptaTargets and Seal of Excellence holder SymPhysis are shaping a brighter future for patients and healthcare professionals alike.

EIC Coffee Break with Mi-Hy: advancing circularity starting from the home level (06/05/2025)

In our latest Coffee Break, we chat with EIC Ambassador and EIC Pathfinder beneficiary Rachel Armstrong, who’s leading the innovative Mi-Hy project at the KU Leuven university. Her team is combining microbial fuel cell – or MFC – technology with hydroponics. Read on to discover her vision for a greener, healthier future starting from the home level.

Support for test bed and use case set-up by INOVA+ (06/05/2025)

This tailored service targets start-ups interested in testing solutions under real-world conditions. Start-ups will gain access to collaborative environments to validate their solutions, ensuring alignment with industry standards and customer expectations.

Access to EU research infrastructure and innovation ecosystem support by NewSkin (06/05/2025)

A matchmaking service is provided by in-house experts to reduce the cost and investment risks for EIC innovators as well as accelerate their time to market. These experts will understand the challenges that EIC beneficiaries find on their route to market and connect them with relevant EU research infrastructures and innovation ecosystem stakeholders.

Matchmaking with experts, partners and investors by Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) (06/05/2025)

The USF offers a targeted matchmaking programme lasting one to three months, propelling all EIC beneficiaries to market prominence. They seamlessly connect participants with industry leaders, angel investors, venture fund representatives and corporate influencers, cultivating networks, feedback and investment avenues.

EIC Service Catalogue Highlights: matchmaking edition (06/05/2025)

Looking for more coaching and mentoring services? Explore this month’s full selection of matchmaking services from the EIC Service Catalogue on the EIC Community Platform!

Upcoming events (06/05/2025)

EIC Summit 2025 welcome note (04/04/2025)

Dear EIC Community,

What a pleasure it has been to see so many of you gathered together at the EIC Summit 2025 and the EIC Business Acceleration Services satellite events!

The entire EIC Business Acceleration Services team was thrilled to welcome over 1,400 participants for two days packed with activities to take your innovations to the next level.

Sixteen EIC Partners are featured in the Financial Times' 'Europe's leading start-up hubs' ranking (02/04/2025)

Sixteen EIC Partners have been featured in the latest edition of the Financial Times’ 'Europe's leading start-up hubs' ranking, which curates the top 150 organisations offering incubator and accelerator services in our region. Discover them here and check how you can access their services!

Meet the five EIC-backed companies ready to shine at GITEX Africa 2025 (02/04/2025)

Five EIC-funded companies are gearing up to showcase their innovations at GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech from 14 to 16 April. Backed by the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0, they will represent European innovation at the EIC Pavilion and will connect with top business leaders across Africa and beyond.

Save the date for EIC Summer School 2025 (02/04/2025)

The EIC Summer School is back! Save the date to join us in Athens on 23 and 24 June for exclusive sessions on cybersecurity in collaboration with ENISA. Keep an eye on the EIC Community for our upcoming open call – a very limited number of places will be available shortly.

EIC-funded next-generation therapeutics in the spotlight (02/04/2025)

Eight cutting-edge cancer solutions backed by the EIC were showcased at the latest EIC ePitching on Cancer Prevention and Care on 25 February. With 20 investors and nearly 30 follow-up meetings, this initiative is paving the way for breakthrough therapies!

New feature: EIC projects page (02/04/2025)

Is Cordis not enough to curate your EIC project search? The new EIC projects page on the EIC Community platform lets you browse projects filtered by EIC scheme, sector, country, project status, budget and year. Check our guide to learn how to explore this new search feature.

The EIC Coaching Corner is back! (02/04/2025)

Start-up success stories often highlight the wins, but the journey is full of challenges to overcome. In the new instalment of the EIC Coaching Corner, Kjetil Meisal, CEO of EIC Accelerator's ONiO, and EIC Coach Kaija Pöysti dive into the real path to innovation breakthroughs.

Pitch your electrification and motion solutions to ABB (02/04/2025)

EIC-backed start-ups are invited to pitch to ABB at the next EIC Corporate Day in Bergamo, Italy, on 25 and 26 June. Selected companies will get tailored support to make the best out of this session with ABB's top experts and decision-makers. Make sure to apply before 11 April!

Build the future of construction with Ferrovial, Acciona, ACS, Sacyr and Vinci (02/04/2025)

The EIC Corporate Partnership Programme will support EIC-backed start-ups with preparation and guidance services ahead of the EIC Multi-Corporate Day with industry giants Ferrovial, Acciona, ACS, Sacyr and Vinci to be held as part of the South Summit in Madrid on 4 and 5 June. Apply here before 18 April.

Showcase your medical innovations at MEDICA 2025 (02/04/2025)

EIC-backed companies, don’t miss your chance to exhibit at MEDICA 2025 in Düsseldorf from 17 to 20 November! Get tailored support to prepare your journey with the EIC International Trade Fair Programme 3.0, be part of the EIC Pavilion and connect with leaders at one of the world’s largest medical trade fairs. Applications are open until 25 April.

Buyers wanted: connect with Europe's top innovators with InnoMatch (02/04/2025)

InnoMatch, an initiative of the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme, has just launched its open call for buyers seeking innovators to address their unmet needs. Ready to get a solution to your challenge? Apply here before 8 May.

Get EFSA's expert advice on EU market entry (02/04/2025)

Are you an SME working on novel foods for the EU market? EFSA is offering expert advice on novel food authorisation. Apply before 12 June to get guidance on the application process.

Celebrating World Water Day: AI meets water preservation with Finapp (03/04/2025)

Marking the occasion of World Water Day, the EIC Community is highlighting the story of EIC Accelerator beneficiary Finapp, which leverages AI-driven CRNS technology to tackle water preservation and combat climate change.

EIC Coffee Break with Invisible-Light Labs (03/04/2025)

Join us for an EIC Coffee Break with Josiane P. Lafleur, founder of EIC Transition beneficiary Invisible-Light Labs, as she shares how her team’s diverse expertise led to a groundbreaking infrared detector. Discover the innovation behind this TU Wien spin-off!

Mentoring by Odense Robotics StartUp Fund and Incubator (03/04/2025)

The Odense Robotics StartUp Fund provides a structured mentoring programme to help early-stage robotics and drone start-ups succeed. Gain access to experienced industry mentors, technical experts, and business coaches who offer tailored guidance throughout your company’s development journey.

Strategic negotiations by HDI Group (03/04/2025)

Throughout the sessions provided under this service, EIC beneficiaries will learn the three essential steps of effective communication, along with strategies for building trust and managing emotions during conflicts. In order to become effective negotiators, innovators will be taught to navigate the three dimensions (3D) of negotiations: strategic, creative and tactical.

Sales training services and education by Ignite Sweden (03/04/2025)

Ignite Sweden offers several sales training services to support start-ups in accelerating the conversation after the matchmaking meeting. They take different approaches for each training session with industry experts across Sweden. These are standalone workshops hosted with cohorts of 6-20 participants depending on the programme, generally for a full or a half day.

EIC Service Catalogue Highlights: coaching and mentoring edition (03/04/2025)

Looking for more coaching and mentoring services? Check out this month’s full edition of the EIC Service Catalogue Highlights, dedicated to coaching and mentoring services to take your business to the next level!

Upcoming events (03/04/2025)

Registrations are open for EIC Summit 2025 (25/02/2025)

Registrations are now open for the EIC Summit 2025, taking place on 2-3 April at Tour & Taxis in Brussels. Register today and do not miss this year's edition, which is bringing together key players and stakeholders from across the innovation ecosystem.

Get the most out of the EIC Business Acceleration Services at the EIC Summit (25/02/2025)

This year, the EIC Business Acceleration Services will offer a full track of activities at the EIC Summit. Dive in and discover our sessions on scaling, procurement, corporate collaborations, internationalisation and much more to take your innovations to new heights.

Extend your stay: EIC Summit 2025 satellite events (25/02/2025)

The EIC Business Acceleration Services will be hosting three satellite events on the sidelines of the EIC Summit 2025 to bring you more opportunities to grow and connect. Join us on 1 April for an early start with the EIC Community Training on AI tools for innovators and the EIC Partners' Day and leave on a high note with the EIC Pathfinder Challenges Info Day on 4 April.

Boost your AI skills for innovation (27/02/2025)

Join us on 1 April ahead of the EIC Summit in Brussels for an EIC Community training on artificial intelligence (AI) tools for innovators. This session will explore cutting-edge AI tools that enhance productivity for start-ups and researchers across various domains. Express your interest by 13 March 2025!

This just in: EIC LinkedIn page (04/03/2025)

The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) has just unveiled its new LinkedIn page for the EIC. Follow it today to stay up to date on the latest news from the EIC and the EIC Business Acceleration Services!

Meet the four EIC solvers selected to tackle the public sector’s most pressing challenges (26/02/2025)

InnoBuyer has selected EIC beneficiaries Honey.AI, EndoPath, PurEVOO and NAIAD as the four innovative solutions set to be jointly developed with public sector partners as part of its pilot programme, an initiative of the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme designed to bridge the gap between public sector needs and cutting-edge SME innovations.

EIC partners wanted: join our info session to learn more! (26/02/2025)

Do you think that your company has what it takes to support European innovators? Join the next EIC ACCESS+ Online Info Session on 4 March 2025 to learn how you can become an EIC service provider and get the best out of collaborating with EIC-endorsed deep tech start-ups and SMEs.

Answering your questions on access to infrastructure and R&D support (26/02/2025)

Do you need access to highly specialised equipment or infrastructure to take your technology to the next level? The next Ask me Anything session of the EIC Service Catalogue, happening online on 5 March, is dedicated to EIC beneficiaries just like you.

Connect with Thales Alenia Space, the largest satellite manufacturer in Europe (26/02/2025)

The EIC Corporate Partnership Programme is inviting EIC-backed start-ups and scale-ups to connect with one of the most important global space manufacturers at the EIC Corporate Day with Thales Alenia Space (TAS).

Pitch your innovations to European healthcare leader Clariane (26/02/2025)

Do you have an innovation ready to revolutionise the healthcare and social care space? Apply by 25 March to take part in the EIC Corporate Day with Clariane, the leading European community in this field.

Exhibit at GITEX Global 2025 (28/02/2025)

The EIC International Trade Fairs Programme is inviting EIC-backed companies to be part of the EIC Pavilion at GITEX Global 2025. This trade fair, known as the world's most prominent large-scale tech exhibition, will take place in Dubai from 13-17 October. Apply by 27 March to take your innovation to the global stage!

Deadline extended to join the EIC Innovation Procurement Academy (26/02/2025)

Don't miss the next edition of the EIC Innovation Procurement Academy, taking place from 7-10 April 2025! This immersive programme powered by SPIN4EIC will provide you with valuable insights into innovation procurement, real-world case studies and interactive exercises designed to enhance their expertise. Discover more and apply by 31 March.

Access up to EUR 60 000 to pilot your solution (26/02/2025)

Do you have a solution matching the needs of a public or private buyer? Create a team and apply for InnoMatch to jointly develop your solution in a real-life scenario with up to EUR 60 000 in funding. Apply here before 17 April!

Get funding to protect your intellectual property (26/02/2025)

The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund is a grant scheme designed to help EU-based small and medium-sized enterprises protect their intellectual property rights. Keep your ideas safe and apply now for this opportunity powered by the European Union Intellectual Property Office.

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with EIC-backed women leaders (26/02/2025)

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed each year on 11 February, serves as a reminder of the urgency of closing a persisting gender gap throughout the science, technology, engineering and mathematics – or STEM – disciplines.

Upcoming events (26/02/2025)

Join the EIC Business Acceleration Services at the EIC Summit (10/02/2025)

Dear EIC beneficiaries and partners,

We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for the EIC Summit 2025, taking place on 2-3 April at Tour & Taxis in Brussels. Register today and do not miss this year's edition, bringing together key players and stakeholders from across the innovation ecosystem.

Meet the 15 EIC awardees exhibiting at MWC 2025 (05/02/2025)

As part of the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0, 15 EIC-backed companies are gearing up to exhibit their innovations under the EIC Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, from 3 to 6 March 2025. Keep reading to learn more about them and follow their journey.

EIC Service Catalogue Highlights: access the infrastructure you need to take your project to the next level (05/02/2025)

Are you looking to test, validate or experiment with your technology? Do you need access to highly specialised infrastructure to do so? This edition of the EIC Service Catalogue Highlights may have just what you are looking for!

EIC joins forces with Health Holland at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (06/02/2025)

The EIC struck a partnership with the Health Holland Global Scale-Up programme to bring a delegation of innovators to the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Week in San Francisco. Fourteen EIC-backed innovators and seven Health Holland companies joined us in this mission, which brought key networking and fundraising opportunities for European health innovators.

Get the most out of the Unitary Patent System (05/02/2025)

Struggling to master the new Unitary Patent System? This recorded session, facilitated by the European Patent Office in collaboration with the EIC and the European IP Helpdesk, breaks down the advantages of the new system for disruptive deep-tech start-ups within the EIC project portfolio.

Pitch your sustainable energy solution at Vaasa Energy Week (17/01/2025)

Are you an EIC beneficiary looking for opportunities to access procurement? Do not miss the chance to share your solutions in the field of energy systems and district heating at the pitching session held by SPIN4EIC at Vaasa Energy Week on 19 March 2025. Apply here before 9 February 2025!

Join the 8th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme (17/01/2025)

The 8th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme, running from March to June 2025, is open to women (co-)founders and leaders in C-suite positions seeking to grow their businesses. Apply by 9 February to get access to career-boosting training, networking, coaching and mentoring.

Open call for mentors: help us build the women leaders of tomorrow! (05/02/2025)

Are you an experienced entrepreneur, investor or senior manager with extensive experience and a broad network? Seize the opportunity to join the next cohort of mentors in the EIC Women Leadership Programme, expand your network with women at the forefront of European innovation and contribute to the next generation of female leaders in innovation and tech. Apply by 17 February!

Revolutionise the energy sector with Romania's largest oil and gas actors (05/02/2025)

Apply by 19 February to take part in the EIC Multi-Corporate Day with OMV Petrom, Romgaz, Confind and Bonatti. Powered by the EIC Corporate Partnership Programme, this initiative will bring EIC-backed innovators closer to Romania's oil and gas leaders to drive innovation in the energy sector.

Pitch your agri-tech solution to Eurofins (05/02/2025)

Are you working on an agri-tech solution with a focus on food safety, sustainability or crop protection? Apply by 23 February to join us at the EIC Corporate Day with Eurofins, a global leader in laboratory testing services seeking innovative ideas.

Join the EIC Innovation Procurement Academy (05/02/2025)

Are you an EIC awardee seeking to leverage innovation procurement as part of your business strategy? The EIC Innovation Procurement Academy, brought to you by SPIN4EIC, offers a unique chance to learn from the best procurement trainers and the experiences of peer EIC awardees. Apply before 28 February and take your business to new heights!

Secure your spot at the EU-Startups Summit with a 25% discount (05/02/2025)

Mark your calendars! The 2025 edition of the EU-Startups Summit will be hosted in Malta on 24 to 25 April, bringing together many of Europe’s hottest start-ups. Ready for 2 days of networking, inspiration and learning? Register now and get a 25% discount with the special code for EIC beneficiaries.

Meet Kvasir, the EIC beneficiary set to decarbonise energy-intensive sectors (05/02/2025)

Join us in celebration of the International Day of Clean Energy with EIC Accelerator beneficiary Kvasir Technologies! In a world grappling with climate change, and where the maritime sector is among the largest polluters, the Danish clean-tech company offers a game-changing solution with the potential to replace fossil marine fuels in the short term.

Releaf Paper: transforming green waste into sustainable paper packaging (05/02/2025)

Join us in this month's EIC Coffee Break and discover the story of EIC beneficiary Releaf Paper. Alexander Sobolenko, CEO of Releaf Paper, sits down with the EIC Community to share his journey, from the early days of creating the world’s first pulp and paper producer harnessing green waste to the recent launch of a pilot production line in France.

Follow SuperGate's journey from lab to market (05/02/2025)

The EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Programme supports EIC-backed innovators in reaching the market. It was with this goal in mind that EIC Pathfinder's SuperGate joined the programme in March 2024. Claudio Puglia, CEO of SuperGate's spin-off DSQM, shares his journey into the market and discusses the support provided by the programme.

Upcoming events (05/02/2025)

Season's greetings (27/11/2024)

As the year draws to a close, we are excited to share with you our final newsletter of 2024. It has been an incredible year of progress and achievement for the EIC Business Acceleration Services team, and we look forward to sharing our recap in the coming weeks to celebrate everything we have accomplished together with EIC beneficiaries and partners.

Looking ahead to 2025, we are gearing up to kick-start the year with an improved offer backed with the best support, insights, and opportunities to drive your innovations forward. Next year promises even more dynamic opportunities, new events, and activities designed to empower our entrepreneurs and innovators to reach even greater heights.

We invite you to read on to catch a glimpse of what’s in store, and to start planning for an exciting year ahead with us.

The EIC Business Acceleration Services team wishes you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year. May 2025 be filled with continued success, inspiration, and groundbreaking achievements.

Happy holidays and see you in the new year!

The EIC Business Acceleration Services team

Meet the four EIC innovators awarded at the Innovation Radar Prize 2024! (27/11/2024)

This year, we are celebrating a clean sweep of the Innovation Radar Prize, with all four winners backed by EIC programmes. EIC Transition beneficiary Cellis was the overall winner, followed by Gelatex (EIC Transition) in the HealthTech category, Qilimanjaro (EIC Transition) in the NextGenTech category, and AEInnova (EIC Accelerator) in the SustainabilityTech category.

Master intellectual property and legal strategies: join the EIC Winter School (28/11/2024)

The EIC Winter School will be back in business on 7 and 14 February 2025, with new online sessions on intellectual property and legal strategies for deep-tech innovations. Apply before 10 January 2025 to secure your spot!

Celebrating World Diabetes Day with EIC beneficiary BOYDSense (27/11/2024)

This year, we are commemorating World Diabetes Day with the EIC Accelerator project Lassie. Coordinated by BOYDSense, this initiative is bringing closer to market launch a painless blood glucose monitoring solution, set to revolutionise the world of diabetes management.

Introducing EIC ACCESS+: co-funding for services available on the EIC Service Catalogue (01/12/2024)

Watch the recording of the recent EIC ACCESS+ info session and discover how this co-funding scheme can help your deep-tech innovation thrive. This session delves into the funding specifics, application process, and rich support available through the EIC Service Catalogue.

Break into new markets this holiday season with the EIC Service Catalogue highlights (28/11/2024)

The latest edition of the EIC Service Catalogue highlights brings you a selection of the best services to expand your solution to new markets. Dive in and find the perfect service offer from among 10+ categories!

Pitch your AI-powered wastewater treatment solution (27/11/2024)

Are you an EIC beneficiary working on water solutions? Do not miss the chance to pitch your innovations at the online pitching session organised by SPIN4EIC with Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg (WBL) on 15-16 January 2025. Apply here before 9 December 2024 and seize the opportunity to work with the winner of the 2021 European Innovation Procurement Award.

Join the 7th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme (27/11/2024)

Building on the success of the previous editions, this cohort, running from February to April 2025, is open to researchers and entrepreneurs in early-stage ventures. Apply by 15 December to get access to career-boosting training, networking, coaching, and mentoring.

Connect with the world's leading telcos at the EIC Multi-Corporate Day (27/11/2024)

The EIC Corporate Partnership Programme invites EIC-backed companies to participate in the EIC Multi-Corporate Day on 12 February 2025 with Alaian, a global telecommunications alliance set to reinvent the industry with the most disruptive start-ups. Make sure to apply by 20 December 2024!

Dive into NARCISO’s journey with the EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Programme (28/11/2024)

EIC Pathfinder project NARCISO joined the EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Programme in May 2023 and is now finishing the last phase to take their innovation to market. Want to learn more about what you could get out of this initiative? Read on!

Meet the EIC beneficiaries tackling antimicrobial resistance (28/11/2024)

This year’s World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week brings our focus to the solutions of EIC Accelerator's Antabio and EIC Transition's SoundCell. These pioneering initiatives seek to ensure earlier anti-bacterial treatments for drug-resistant infections amid AMR's escalating threat to global healthcare.

Cold Pad and bound4blue: advancing sustainable practices in the maritime sector (28/11/2024)

On the occasion of the World Sustainable Transport Day, we bring the focus to EIC Accelerator beneficiaries Cold Pad and bound4blue. With the creation of sustainable alternatives for the maritime sector as their driving force, these solutions show promise in transforming the sector with environmental and economic viability.

BeeOmetrics: monitoring pollution through nature-based solutions (28/11/2024)

Join us in our Coffee Break with Michael van Cutsem, CEO of EIC Transition beneficitary BeeOdiversity. Their project, BeeOmetrics, seeks to protect the bees and has already received multiple social and environmental impact awards.

Breaking boundaries: inside Tina Černič’s path with the EIC Women Leadership Programme (28/11/2024)

Following her participation in the 5th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme, EIC Transition beneficiary Tina Černič sat with the EIC Community team to share her experience, from her initial doubts to her newfound confidence. Get to know her story here.

Upcoming events (28/11/2024)

Meet the EIC-backed researchers going to Barcelona Deep Tech Summit (28/10/2024)

The EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Programme is bringing two project teams to the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit on 5-7 November 2024. The projects will present their innovations at the MWCapital booth, taking the next steps on their path from research to entrepreneurship.

World Food Day 2024: Get to know the EIC beneficiary transforming agriculture with AI (28/10/2024)

This year, we are celebrating World Food Day with AGRIVI. This EIC-backed company has positioned itself as a global leader in the digitalisation of agriculture, poised to lead to a greater empowerment of agri-food stakeholders and growers.

Explore the latest innovations on quantum, semiconductors and photonics (28/10/2024)

Nine EIC awardees presented their innovative solutions at the latest ePitching session on quantum, semiconductors and photonics. The event, part of the EIC Investor Readiness and Outreach Programme, brought together 19 investors from leading firms. Get to know them here!

EIC returns with a new batch of innovators at GITEX Global 2024 (28/10/2024)

From 14 to 18 October, 15 EIC-backed companies showcased their tech innovations at the 44th edition of GITEX Global in Dubai (UAE). As the premier tech event in the Middle East, GITEX GLOBAL gathered key industry leaders from the Middle East region and across the globe, providing the EIC cohort of companies with a great platform for business opportunities.

EIC ACCESS+: Save up to 50% in vital resources to boost your growth (29/10/2024)

With the EIC ACCESS+, we are offering up to EUR 60 000 in grants to cover half of the costs to benefit from specialised services available at the EIC Service Catalogue. Applications opened on 1 November. Get access now!

Training: Get the best out of the Unitary Patent System (28/10/2024)

Would you like to know more about monetising intellectual property? This training will explore how the Unitary Patent and traditional patent systems can be used to support different business cases and IP transactions. Apply to attend before 20 November.

New batch of innovators to join the EIC Scaling Club (31/10/2024)

72 scale-ups from 24 countries across Europe have been selected to join the European Innovation EIC Scaling Club, an exclusive community of 120+ most promising deep-tech scale-ups from the region. The newcomers to the Club were announced at the Scale 100 Forum, a community event held on 21-22 October in Athens, Greece.

Join the 12th edition of the EIC Tech to Market Innovation Discovery Training (28/10/2024)

The next EIC Tech to Market Innovation Discovery Training, taking place online on 9-13 December 2024, will help deep-tech scientists get to the next level with improved entrepreneurship skills and presentation hacks. Interested? Apply here before 27 November.

Exhibit with the EIC at BIO 2025 in Boston (28/10/2024)

The EIC is inviting all EIC-backed start-ups and scale-ups to present their deep tech innovations in biotech at the BIO International Convention. This event, set to bring together key players in the biopharmaceutical industry, will take place on 16-19 June in Boston, USA. Apply here by 6 December 2024!

Break into the Japan and Korea markets with the EIC and its partners (28/10/2024)

The EU Business Hub Japan and the Republic of Korea is an EU-funded programme supporting companies in the green, digital and healthcare sectors to enter these markets. Applications are currently open for its 2025 missions on energy, healthcare and IT.

Free tickets to Web Summit 2024 (28/10/2024)

The EIC will be present at Web Summit 2024, showcasing its most successful start-ups and providing consultations, masterclasses and workshops. A limited number of free tickets are available for EIC Community members. Get a hold of them here!

Applications are open for the 2024 Tech Awards (30/10/2024)

In partnership with WLOUNGE, the EIC is inviting all EIC beneficiaries to apply for the prizes to be unveiled at the 4th Tech Awards Gala. This event, happening on 14 December in Berlin, is one of the largest and most prestigious award ceremonies in the German tech and innovation industry. Apply before 18 November to become a winner!

Join the Enterprise Europe Network as International Network Partner (28/10/2024)

The Enterprise Europe Network is inviting leading business support organisations outside the EU to become International Network Partners. Join our info session on 27 November to learn how to participate.

Meet Senecion: The EIC company selected to attend COP29 (29/10/2024)

EIC-backed Senecio Robotics, a pioneering company in the field of automated mosquito control, will be featured in November’s COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, alongside other 19 other climate tech companies. Get to know their story here.

RAIKU: A green tech start-up with a whole package to thrive (29/10/2024)

Catch this month's coffee break with Karl Pärtel, co-founder of the cleantech start-up RAIKU. Learn how the EIC has helped them become leaders in the sustainable packaging market, from participating in global trade fairs to fostering partnerships with top luxury companies.

EIC awardee inbiome receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation (29/10/2024)

The EIC Accelerator company inbiome has announced that its Molecular Culture ID has been granted Breakthrough Device designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This grant highlights the FDA’s recognition of the impact of this EIC-backed technology in transforming the landscape of infectious disease diagnostics.

Dive into ALUVia’s journey towards commercialisation (31/10/2024)

The technology of EIC-backed ALUVia brings a new horizon to the photonics’ market, contributing to energy efficiency and increasing speed and capacity. Read on to discover their experience with the EIC Tech 2 Market Programme and their path to receive venture support services.

Upcoming events (29/10/2024)

Set yourself for success with the EIC Corporate Partnership Programme (30/09/2024)

This programme supports EIC-backed companies by helping them secure new customers and business partners. To date, more than 1,200 innovators and over 2,500 high-level representatives from +100 large companies have taken part in this initiative, often closing deals within 6 months.

EIC Coaching Programme: Secure your project's success (30/09/2024)

Are you looking for expert guidance to take your innovations to the next level? Our programme provides access to top-tier business coaches with extensive entrepreneurial and fundraising experience. Dive into our articles and discover the benefits.

Accelerate your growth with the EIC Scaling Club (30/09/2024)

Bringing together over 120 European companies, the EIC Scaling Club facilitates access to a powerful network of investors, corporate innovators, and key stakeholders to boost your growth.

How the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme boosts European competitiveness (30/09/2024)

Our programme aims at scaling up the EIC top-notch innovators by facilitating their access to procurement markets in Europe and at a global level. Read our articles to learn more about our intiatives!

Meet the 18 EIC awardees presenting their health tech solutions at MEDICA 2024 (30/09/2024)

18 EIC-backed companies will join the EIC Pavilion at MEDICA 2024 in Germany. The EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0 offers these companies a platform to expand their presence in the European market and beyond. Get to know their stories here!

GITEX GLOBAL 2024: Interview with Trixie LohMirmand, executive vice president at Dubai World Trade Centre (30/09/2024)

The European Pavilion will be returning to GITEX GLOBAL with a delegation of 15 EIC companies, from 13 to 18 October in Dubai, UAE. One month before the official start of the trade fair, we had the opportunity to engage with Trixie LohMirmand, executive vice president at Dubai World Trade Centre and CEO at KAOUN International.

Check the special edition of the EIC Service Catalogue Highlights! (01/10/2024)

The EIC Service Catalogue Highlights are back with a special edition. This time, we're introducing you to some of the top partner services from the European Technology Institutes' Knowledge and Innovation Communities (EIT KICs). Discover them here.

Pitch your solutions on food and agritech to top-level investors (01/10/2024)

Apply before 6 October 2024 to join our ePitching and present your solutions on food and agritech to a panel of top-level jury members, including investors from leading European venture capitals.

Open call for assistance to public buyers (01/10/2024)

This initiative aims to provide assistance to public buyers fostering innovation in Europe throughout the whole tender preparation process, contributing to the enhancement of their capacity to purchase innovative solutions. Apply here before 31 January 2025.

Join us at the 11th EIC Tech 2 Market Innovation Discovery Training (01/10/2024)

Our next training will take place on 4 and 8 November 2024, offering sessions to help deep-tech scientists acquire entrepreneurship skills and effectively present their entrepreneurial idea. Apply by 14 October!

Exhibit with the EIC at GITEX Africa 2025 (01/10/2024)

Five EIC beneficiaries will have the opportunity to join the European Pavilion at GITEX Africa 2025, the most influential meeting of the technology industry. Apply before 25 October to be one of them.

Dive into real-life licensing experiences in our upcoming webinar (01/10/2024)

In collaboration with the European Patent Office and the European IP Helpdesk, the EIC is organising a webinar to help you explore the practical applications of licensing early-stage technologies. Register here to join us on 9 October.

Discover the services of the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) (01/10/2024)

Did you know that EIC beneficiaries can apply for services from selected EIT KICs through a dedicated platform? Join us online on 11 October and learn all about these services available through the EIC Service Catalogue.

Megi Mejdrechová’s journey with the EIC Women Leadership Programme (01/10/2024)

Following her participation in the programme’s 5th cohort, EIC WLP beneficiary Megi Mejdrechova sat with the EIC Community team to share her experience. Discover her story here!

Upcoming events (01/10/2024)

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New EIC Scaling Club report unveils top go-to-market challenges for European deep-tech scale-ups (29/08/2024)

European deep-tech scale-ups face significant go-to-market challenges, including customer engagement and market positioning, according to the EIC Scaling Club report. The study offers recommendations to help these companies overcome such challenges and achieve sustainable growth.

Upcoming events (30/08/2024)

Stay connected with EIC BAS: A guide to our tailored newsletters (29/08/2024)

Discover our newsletters designed for beneficiaries, investors and deep-tech enthusiasts. Stay updated on innovation, investment opportunities, events and success stories across Europe. Choose the right newsletter for you and never miss a thing!

EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Programme on the lookout for deep-tech entrepreneurs (30/08/2024)

The EIC Tech to Market (T2M) Venture Building Programme has come a long way since its launch in the beginning of 2023. Do you want to know which projects are currently looking for entrepreneurial deep-tech talent like yours? Keep reading to find out how you can apply!

23 EIC-backed projects pitch their innovations to a panel of experts (29/08/2024)

In July, the EIC Tech to Market (T2M) Venture Building Programme hosted its last Tech Demo Day in health & biotech and in quantum tech & electronics. Get to know the breakthrough innovations of the 23 participating projects!

EIC ePitching on software & AI – Present your tech to top European VCs (29/08/2024)

Apply by 9 September 2024 for the chance to pitch your software or AI solution to leading European VCs on 29 October 2024. Selected EIC beneficiaries will gain exclusive coaching and potential one-to-one investor meetings. Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your innovation!

Take the opportunity to present your health solution in Paris (29/08/2024)

The EIC invites all EIC Accelerator companies in the healthcare vertical to apply for the EIC and J&J Healthcare Investor Day powered by Bpifrance – EuroQuity on 13 November in Paris, France.  Apply by 16 September!

Join the EIC at Sifted Summit 2024 – Free tickets for EIC Community members! (29/08/2024)

The EIC is offering a limited number of free tickets for Sifted Summit 2024 in London. Join us on 2-3 October for a dynamic event with 3,000 attendees and 200+ speakers. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Request yours now and be part of the innovation!

Pitch your decarbonisation project at the EIC Corporate Day with Holcim (29/08/2024)

Apply by 27 September to join the next EIC Corporate Day with Holcim! This session, held on 27-28 November 2024 in Lyon, France, will feature exclusive pitching and matchmaking with Holcim decision makers seeking innovative decarbonisation solutions.

Have your say: Help us improve the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0 (29/08/2024)

Are you facing challenges in expanding to new markets? Take our survey and share your needs and barriers to help us enhance the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0.

EIC Awardees Info Webinar: Unlock business opportunities with corporates (26/09/2024)

Have you recently received funding from the European Innovation Council and are eager to know more about connecting with corporates? Join our webinar on 26 September and learn all about the EIC Corporate Partnership Programme.

Expand your business to Japan: Apply for EU Business Hub at Semicon Japan 2024 (30/08/2024)

Apply by 6 September 2024 to join 50 European SMEs on a business mission to Semicon Japan 2024. This is your chance to exhibit at the EU pavilion, connect with Japanese enterprises, and explore new business opportunities in the digital solutions sector. Don’t miss out!

Nastassia Knödlseder reflects on growth in the EIC Women Leadership Programme (30/08/2024)

The EIC Women Leadership Programme equips female innovators with essential skills and support. Nastassia Knödlseder shares how the 5th cohort transformed her leadership journey.

Meet EIC Pathfinder Beneficiary HYDROCOW: Revolutionising sustainable dairy protein production (30/08/2024)

The EIC-funded HYDROCOW project, led by Solar Foods, is transforming dairy protein production with a net-zero carbon platform. Using innovative bacterial technology, HYDROCOW reduces the environmental impact of dairy, paving the way for a sustainable future in food production.

EIC-backed Lithos Crop Protect partners with Syngenta to combat corn pest (30/08/2024)

Lithos Crop Protect GmbH, an EIC Accelerator beneficiary, partners with Syngenta Biologicals to tackle the western corn rootworm in Europe. Their collaboration will enhance Lithos's pheromone-based technology, providing a sustainable solution to this agricultural challenge.

EIC-backed Dynelectro raises €11 million (29/07/2024)

EIC Accelerator company Dynelectro celebrates the successful closing of an €11 million investment round, facilitating broader deployment into the green hydrogen market.

EIC beneficiary Axelera AI raises $68 million Series B funding (29/07/2024)

Axelera AI, an EIC Scaling Club member in the next-gen computing sector, Europe’s largest oversubscribed Series B funding round in the semiconductor industry. Get to know their story!

Check out the recap of the EIC Corporate Day with Galp (29/07/2024)

15 EIC beneficiaries travelled to Lisbon on 17-18 July to present their innovative solutions for the energy sector at the EIC Corporate Day with Galp. Discover their experience here.

Insights from the EIC Tech to Market Venture Building’s Tech Demo Days on medical technologies (29/07/2024)

16 EIC beneficiaries pitched their groundbreaking medical innovations to a panel of experts at the last edition of the Tech Demo Days, their gateway to the EIC Tech to Market (T2M) Venture Building Programme.

Survey: Share your needs on global expansion with the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0 (29/07/2024)

Are you interested in commercialising your product/service in new markets, or have you already started doing so? If you are an EIC awardee, answer our survey to help us tailor our services to your commercial strategy in global markets.

Claim your free ticket to FDDAY 2024 (29/07/2024)

Apply before 26 August and join the EIC at one of the most exclusive startup events in Europe, bringing together over 4,000 founders and investors.

Matchmaking opportunity for maritime climate action (29/07/2024)

In collaboration with lomarlabs, SPIN4EIC is calling EIC beneficiaries to pitch their innovations to leading companies from the maritime and shipping industries. Apply here before 26 August.

Join the EIC Tech to Market (T2M) Bootcamp for innovative researchers (30/07/2024)

Join us on a 4-day bootcamp to move from the lab and scale up your developments with a product ready for the market. Apply here by 28 August!

Become a mentor of the EIC Women Leadership Programme (29/07/2024)

Are you an experienced entrepreneur, investor, or senior manager with a broad network? Apply by 1 September to join us as a mentor and help shape the next generation of female leaders.

Calling all EIC-funded companies: join the Silicon Valley Immersive Programme on cleantech! (29/07/2024)

The EIC Soft-landing Programme invites all EIC-backed SMEs, startups and scaleups to apply for an exclusive Silicon Valley Immersive Programme for cleantech companies. Take your chance and apply by 13 September.

Join the EIC Pavilion at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025! (29/07/2024)

A total of 15 EIC awardees will have the opportunity to be a part of the EIC Pavilion at the MWC from 2 to 6 March 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Apply here before 23 September.

Enter the EIC BAS Innovation Procurement Academy (30/07/2024)

Are you an EIC awardee wanting to leverage innovation procurement as part of your business strategy? Apply for this opportunity powered by SPIN4EIC by 30 September and get the chance to learn from experienced procurement trainers and peer EIC awardees.

SMEs invited to apply for novel food pre-submission advice (29/07/2024)

Apply by 31 October to receive pre-submission advice from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) at critical stages of your novel food development and application process.

Meet Lios: pioneering noise reduction technologies (29/07/2024)

Supported by the EIC Accelerator, these Irish innovators have developed cutting-edge technologies to address noise pollution and hearing damage. Get to know their story here.

SpiNNode: Reaching global markets (29/07/2024)

Maurice Chales de Beaulieu represents the EIC Transition project SpiNNode. Learn about his experience promoting their spin-off SpiNNcloud Systems at the Mobile World Congress, 4YFN 2024 and VivaTech 2024.