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The twelve cities will now compete for the titles of European Capital of Innovation 2027 and European Rising Innovative City 2027.

The Espoo-based robotics company has raised €6.4 million to bring physical AI to European infrastructure, and has initiated discussions on a procurement deal with a major infrastructure corporation following EIC Business Acceleration Services’ support.

The Board welcomes with caution the adoption of the Council's Partial General Approach and reiterates the need for reinforced integrity of the European innovators journey, including the distinct character of the EIC Fund, and significantly increased EIC budget.

Following a competitive and rapid evaluation, 20 projects have been selected to enter the first stage of the pilot.

EIC Accelerator awardee Check Point Care has accelerated its commercial scale-up following participation at MEDICA 2025 through the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme. Discover their story.

The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have launched the 2027 edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators

European Commission updates EIC Fund Investment Guidelines for the EIC Accelerator and STEP Scaleup

The Spanish EIC Accelerator company Multiverse Computing has transformed its participation in the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme into significant commercial and outcomes, including a strategic partnership with fellow EIC awardee Axelera AI. Discover their story.

In 2025, the EIC Corporate Partnership Programme connected Clariane with 14 EIC-backed start-ups. Finnish MedTech company Sooma secured a partnership to deploy its non-invasive brain-stimulation headset in 35+ Clariane clinics and nursing homes across five European countries.

EIC awardee AGRIVI has achieved two major commercial milestones following its participation at GITEX Global 2025 (Dubai, UAE) and GITEX Africa (Marrakech, Morocco) through the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme.

Six companies are now put forward for investment decisions by the EIC Fund.

EMA and EISMEA are strengthening their cooperation to help Europe’s health innovators access regulatory expertise, guidance and training earlier in development.

Apply by 28 October 2026.

The agreement provides an opportunity to evaluate WIDMO’s solution in a real operational setting while supporting Ferrovial’s efforts to identify innovative technologies that can enhance decision-making and efficiency in infrastructure projects.

EIC Board calls for faster deployment of deep tech to strengthen Europe’s energy resilience

Discover this Austrian EIC Accelerator company's journey to a pipeline projected to exceed EUR 10 million in 2026 with the support of the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme.

As from today, the European Innovation Council (EIC) will provide investments in defence and dual-use technologies, marking a strategic pivot in Europe’s innovation policy.

The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) has launched a new call for tenders for the future EIC Corporate Partnership Programme 4.0

The selected companies represent 16 EU and associated countries, with the highest number coming from France, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland. 

The third edition of Women TechEU(2026-2028), an EU-funded project supporting women leading deep tech startup companies from Europe, has been launched and opened its call for applications.