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EIC Accelerator 2026

domainEuropean Commission
Deal Value
Grant up to €2.5 Million (Equity-free component)
Time RequiredDeadline: 2026 Cut-offs: Jan 7, Mar 4, May 6, Jul 8, Sep 2, Nov 4
Approval Time1-7 days
DeadlineRolling
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Last verified: 2026-03-07

696+ founders applied

Time
Deadline: 2026 Cut-offs: Jan 7, Mar 4, May 6, Jul 8, Sep 2, Nov 4
Approval
1-7 days
Difficulty
Varies
Success
Competitive

infoAbout This Deal

Arguably the most lucrative public funding instrument globally. Offers "Blended Finance" model, but Grant component (up to €2.5M) is non-dilutive.

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Value

Grant up to €2.5 Million (Equity-free component)

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Provider

European Commission

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Category

grants

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Savings

0% (for Grant portion)

checklistEligibility Requirements

  • arrow_rightDeep tech SMEs with high risk/high impact potential

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1

Check Eligibility

Review the requirements to ensure you qualify.

2

Gather Information

Prepare required documents and information.

3

Submit Application

Complete the application form.

4

Wait for Approval

Approval typically takes 5-7 business days.

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