The Commission adopted the European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2025, allocating over €1.4 billion to support deep tech research and high-potential start-ups.
A major addition is improved access to scale-up equity funding with the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-up scheme.
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Tech TalksVisionary Programme Managers – in collaboration with various experts from across the European tech ecosystem – guide and connect portfolios of EIC projects and companies in support of major technological goals. Hear more from them in these videos.
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The EIC Board outlines the a strategic approach to responsible deep tech innovation.
The EIC STEP Scale-up offers investments ranging from €10 million to €30 million per company through the EIC Fund.
The EIC space portfolio companies and Seal of Excellence holders are regularly selected to be part of the CASSINI Business Accelerator with 3 selected in the 4th cohort.
The recording and presentations of the EIC Work Programme 2025 info days are now available
Today, the European Commission has revealed the winners of the 2024-25 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital).
The EIC Board endorsed the new EIC 2025 work programme
HorizonEU - Innovative Europe
Creating more connected and efficient innovation ecosystems to support the scaling of companies and spur innovation
Increase Europe’s ability to innovate by nurturing entrepreneurial talent and supporting new ideas
Promote coordination and dialogue on the development of the Union's innovation ecosystem