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.
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.
Investing in strategic technologies
Since 2021, the EIC has built top portfolios of start-ups and technologies in Europe's key strategic areas.
€850 mIn quantum and semiconductors
€725 mIn AI development and applications
€500 mIn advanced materials
€700 mIn energy generation and storage solutions
€625 mIn biotechnology and biomanufacturing
€300 mIn space technologies
