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EIC VentureMatch Programme

Tailored support, smarter fundraising, stronger matches.

About

The EIC VentureMatch Programme (formerly known as the EIC Investor Readiness and Outreach Programme) enhances the investor readiness of EIC-backed innovators, equipping them with the necessary tools and knowledge to attract investment and scale their ventures.

EIC-backed deep tech companies sharpen their pitch, business model and data room, then get warm introductions to investors matched on sector, stage and capital needs. 

Investors get a steady flow of screened deals, access to pitching and networking events and insights via a monthly newsletter. 

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Discover our offer

What's in it for EIC awardees?

Investor readiness 

  • Dedicated support from vertical leaders – expert guidance tailored to specific industry verticals
  • Calibration session and investment-readiness scoring – tailored action plan for engaging the right investors
  • Material refinement – enhancement of the pitch deck, financial projects, equity story and data room
  • Investor pitch training – professional feedback, pressure testing and practical guidance from sector experts
  • Learning library – access to resources from experienced investment professionals
  • Progress reassessments – integration of founder and investor feedback

Matchmaking and networking 

  • Warm, tailored investor introductions based on sector focus, company stage, capital needs and investment fit
  • Direct promotion to investors through our matchmaking platform
  • Advisory connections (debt, IPO, M&A) and exit support, including matchmaking, exit maps and tailored pathway recommendations

Events and marketing

  • Sector-specific pitching events
  • Targeted marketing campaigns through newsletters, multimedia publications and articles to attract international investor interest

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What's in it for investors?

Dealflow 

  • Participate in regular deal sharing with active venture capital investors across Europe and globally through established investor relationships
  • Find investment-ready EIC backed companies via the Matchmaking Platform. 
  • Companies arrive investment-ready – calibrated, scored and with refined materials

Networking

  • Thematic investor-only events
  • Access to curated EIC sector-specific pitching events

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Eligibility

The programme is open to EIC awardees including companies supported under the EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator and EIC STEP Scale Up schemes.

Our impact

Get inspired by the stories of EIC awardees securing funds with the support of the programme:

  • Sparrow Quantum secures €21.5M to scale photonic quantum chips - With backing from the EIC and support from Business Acceleration Services
    Sparrow Quantum secures €21.5M to scale photonic quantum chips
  • Success story - EIC beneficiary Makersite secures EUR 60m in series B to drive AI innovation with support from the EIC Investor Readiness and Outreach Programme
    EIC awardee Makersite secures EUR 60M in series B to drive AI innovation

Our success in numbers:

91 companies secured €1.48 billion in funding since receiving investment support
+600 EIC awardees supported
+8K investors onboarded into the network
+8.2K introductions facilitated between investors and awardees
98% satisfaction rate reported for the support provided

Stay up to date

Upcoming events:

  1. 9-11 November 2026
    Biotech and pharma pitching at BIO-Europe Fall

    Cologne, Germany

    More info

  2. 9 December 2026
    Pitching event at UnternehmerTUM Ultimate Demo Day

    Munich, Germany

Keep an eye on the EIC Community Platform for future open calls to participate in our activities. 

Implementing service providers

EIC VentureMatch Programme implementing service providers: Boston Consulting Group, Netcompany and Unternehmertum

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please contact us through the EIC Community’s contact page with the subject 'EIC VentureMatch Programme'.