EIC for impact - European Commission

The EIC supports visionary researchers and entrepreneurs building Europe’s future.

This page showcases concrete results and inspiring stories from EIC-funded projects. Explore key data and meet the innovators driving change.

Impacts Stories

Across Europe, EIC-funded projects are turning bold ideas into real-world solutions. From breakthrough technologies to transformative business models, these success stories highlight how EIC support helps researchers, start-ups, and innovators bring cutting-edge innovations closer to market and society.

Explore the stories below to learn more about their impact.

FLEXIFORM
Turning smart materials into flexible manufacturing solutions.
Programme: EIC Pathfinder
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ENABLER by ReCatalyst
Revolutionising the way CATALYSTs are made for hydrogen technologies.
Programme: EIC Transition
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ENLIGHT by Comptek Solutions
Boosting the efficiency of compound semiconductor devices.
Programme: EIC Accelerator
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4 years powering Europe's deep tech future

150+

Investment rounds

In start-ups and SMEs including over 60 in 2024.

€6+ billion

Funding

To 700+ start-ups and ≃600 research and tech transfer projects.

€1 billion

Investment

In 272 companies, mobilising an additional €2.6  billion since 2020.

€12 billion

Additional investments

Primarily from venture capital, with a prevalence of cross border capital.

€2.6 billion

Co-investment

Leverage of €3 of additional investment for every euro of EIC equity investment.

600+

VCs, corporates and strategic investors

Including Europe’s 25 largest VCs.

From start-ups to scale-ups

70

Companies valuations

Over 70 companies achieving ‘centaur’ valuations (above €100 million), including six with a valuation above €500 million.

1 350

Unique innovations

From EIC Pathfinder and Transition projects, with 75% assessed as market creating or targeting an emerging market.

100+

Start-ups

Established or in the process of being established to commercialise results of EIC Pathfinder and Transition projects.

1 000

EIC companies and projects

Matched to corporates, procurers and potential investors resulting in over 230 signed deals.

230

Signed deals

Investing in strategic technologies

Since 2021, the EIC has built top portfolios of start-ups and technologies in Europe's key strategic areas.

€850 m
In quantum and semiconductors
€725 m
In AI development and applications
€500 m
In advanced materials

€700 m
In energy generation and storage solutions
€625 m
In biotechnology and biomanufacturing
€300 m
In space technologies

Empowering women innovators

Since 2021, the EIC has supported the best innovators, male and female, from all European countries.