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EIC 2027 — €1.8 billion for deep tech start-ups, SMEs and scale-ups

On 5 November 2026 the EIC announced its 2027 funding, worth over €1.8 billion, for researchers, start-ups, SMEs and deep tech scale-ups. The exact submission dates have not yet been published.

Who can apply
Researchers, start-ups, SMEs and scale-ups in advanced technologies (deep tech)
Total budget
Over €1.8 billion
Funding amount
Pathfinder (€248 million
Submission period
Submission deadlines have not yet been published; they are set through the work programme and the calls on the Funding & Tenders portal

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EIC 2027: €1.8 billion for deep tech start-ups and SMEs

Who can apply

Researchers, start-ups, SMEs and scale-ups in advanced technologies (deep tech). The instruments cover the path from early-stage research to commercialisation and scaling up.

What it covers

  • Frontier research (Pathfinder)
  • Checking the commercial viability of the technology (Transition)
  • Developing and launching start-ups and SMEs on the market (Accelerator)
  • Equity investments for scaling up (STEP Scale Up, Scaleup Europe Fund)
  • STEP Scale Up defence variant: €100 million, equity of up to €30 million
  • Pre-Accelerator and business acceleration services
  • The Advanced Innovation Challenges pilot project

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  1. We analyse whether you qualify and under which programme exactly.
  2. We build the application: business plan, budget, supporting documents.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the EIC budget for 2027?

EIC funding for 2027 allocates over €1.8 billion. Of this, €578 million goes to Accelerator, €290 million to STEP Scale Up, €248 million to Pathfinder and €92 million to Transition.

Can I apply for EIC 2027 now?

The official pages consulted do not indicate submission deadlines or opening dates for 2027. The funding has been announced, but the call dates must be checked in the full work programme document and on the Funding & Tenders portal.

What is changing for EIC Transition in 2027?

Transition now supports a single team or company, not consortia. Grants are up to €2.5 million, and the instrument's budget is €92 million.

What is the value of STEP Scale Up investments?

STEP Scale Up makes investments of €10–30 million, with a budget of €290 million. The defence variant has €100 million, with equity of up to €30 million.

What amounts does EIC Accelerator offer in 2027?

Accelerator has a budget of €578 million and is aimed at start-ups and SMEs. It offers grants below €2.5 million and equity investments between €0.5 and €10 million.

What else is new at the EIC compared with 2026?

Women TechEU grants are doubling, to €150,000 per start-up, and a European Prize for Women Innovators in quantum has been introduced. EIC-supported companies also receive new measures for winning their first customers, including through public procurement.

How long does it take to prepare the application?

It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.

What happens if I do not qualify?

We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.

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