The European Innovation Council (EIC) published its Impact Report 2026, highlighting a continued transformation in Europe’s deep-tech ecosystem

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EIC portfoliosThematic and challenge-based portfolios group related EIC projects and companies to accelerate shared technological goals.
Work Programme 2026Funding opportunities, priorities, and initiatives to support breakthrough innovation across Europe in 2026.
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Data HubThe EIC Data Hub features all innovators backed by the EIC through the different EIC funding streams under Horizon Europe.
Latest news
The European Commission revealed the winners of the 12th edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators at the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit in Brussels
The European Innovation Council (EIC) today published its Impact Report 2026
The European Innovation Council (EIC) has launched a new Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA) entitled “EIC Scaling Club 2.0” under the procedure identifier HORIZON-EIC-2026-BAS-02-SCLATEUP.
The European Innovation Council (EIC) has received 2103 project proposals under the EIC Pathfinder Open 2026 call, confirming the continued strong interest of the research and innovation community in breakthrough deep-tech funding opportunities.








