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Trusted Investor Network brings together a select group of investors committed to co-investing in high-potential deep-tech companies alongside the EIC Fund.
The EIC has been instrumental in accelerating the growth trajectory of start-ups. Over 70 EIC-backed companies have attained 'centaur' status, with valuations exceeding €100 million, and six of these companies are valued at over €500 million. Read more in the EIC Impact Report 2025.
The Commission has announced the winners and runners-up of the 11th edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators, jointly managed by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
First cohort of companies that have successfully passed the evaluation phase of the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale Up call announced
The European Innovation Procurement Awards celebrate pioneering procurement initiatives that drive innovation and address key societal challenges across the European Union
31 successful projects selected under EIC Pathfinder Challenges call
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