EIC Pre-Accelerator

Early-stage deep tech development activities.

Raising and validating technological maturity.

Development of business model, market strategy, and investor readiness.

Preparation for market entry and increasing business readiness.

Project-related activities that help reach the next funding or investment stage.

Breakthrough innovation and potential market impact.

Credibility and development potential of the technology.

Business potential, scalability, and investability.

Quality and realism of the go-to-market plan.

Team’s ability to deliver the project.

Clear milestones and measurable KPIs.

Companies not registered in widening countries or respective associated countries.

Companies whose technology does not meet the deep tech or early innovation aim.

Projects whose technological maturity is below the required level.

Companies without sufficient intellectual property control or a go-to-market plan.

Non-business applicants unless they meet the company-based condition of the programme.

The project must be carried out in accordance with EIC / Horizon Europe requirements.

Project progress, milestones, and results must be reported according to the grant agreement requirements.

It is important to demonstrate progress in technology, business, and investment readiness.

The application must be submitted via the Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal.

The 2027 call opens on 5 May 2027.

Application deadline is 18 November 2027.

Applications are submitted by a single company, not as a consortium.

Completed official application form.

Description of the innovation, technology, and its impact.

Proof or description of intellectual property situation.

Go-to-market plan with KPIs and milestones.

Explanation of team, scaling capacity, and investment readiness.