The European Commission adopted the 2023 work programme of the European Innovation Council.
It opens funding opportunities worth over €1.6 billion in 2023 for breakthrough innovators to scale up and create new markets.
Get funding & investment
EIC Pathfinder
EIC Transition
Building on promising research results to demonstrate and mature the technology and develop business plans for specific applications
EIC Accelerator
Funding and investments through the EIC Fund for individual start-ups and small companies to develop and scale up game changing innovations
Get recognition
Take the challenge and compete for an EIC Prize which rewards Europe's leading innovators
Invest with us
The EIC Fund is looking for investment partners - Learn how to invest with the European Innovation Council and check the Investment Guidelines.
Support for EIC beneficiaries
Benefit from a wide range of services: access to coaches, mentors, access to global partners & innovation ecosystem.
EIC advisers and collaborators
EIC Board
Meet the leading innovators who advise the EIC on its overall strategy and performance
EIC Programme Managers
Meet our first in-house experts who head EIC support in various portfolios such as health, digital, green-deal, space, construction or technology
EIC Ambassadors
EIC ambassadors act as a voice for the EIC in the Member States, and provide feedback from all corners of the innovation ecosystem
EIC Jury Members
The EIC draws on a wide range of external advice and expertise in order to select the most promising projects and companies and to support them
News
European Capital of Innovation Awards 2023 edition kicks off
The Commission launched today the ninth edition of the European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital). The prize is awarded to European cities open to innovations that benefit their citizens.
EIC Impact Stories – Neste & EIC-funded Circularise join forces after an EIC Corporate Day resulting in an €11 million investment by multiple partners
The EIC frequently organises dedicated matchmaking events through its Corporate Partnership Programme to support companies and promote sustainable innovation and growth across all EIC beneficiaries.
Prior information notice - Next Generation Innovation Talents
EISMEA aims to procure services to provide targeted administrative support for matchmaking and managing the Next Generation Innovation Talents Scheme and ensuring its smooth implementation.
The EIC €20 million Ukrainian tech call and other initiatives to support Ukraine
EIC at the forefront in support to Ukrainians companies, entrepreneurs and citizens
The European Innovation Council launches Tech to Market Entrepreneurship & Venture Building Programme
The European Innovation Council launches Tech to Market Entrepreneurship & Venture Building Programme
Call for Expression of Interest for IP specialists
EISMEA is looking for IP specialists willing to offer IP due diligence services to EIC beneficiaries from EU Member States and associated countries.
HorizonEU - Innovative Europe
European Innovation Ecosystems
Creating more connected and efficient innovation ecosystems to support the scaling of companies and spur innovation
European Institute of Innovation & Technology
Increase Europe’s ability to innovate by nurturing entrepreneurial talent and supporting new ideas
EIC Forum
Promote coordination and dialogue on the development of the Union's innovation ecosystem