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.
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
Tell us about your company and join us
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
EIC awardee Makersite secures EUR 60M in series B to drive AI innovation
Data derived from the EIC Investor Readiness and Outreach and the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programmes.
Stay up to date
Upcoming events:
- 9 December 2026Pitching 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.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, please contact us through the EIC Community’s contact page with the subject 'EIC VentureMatch Programme'.

