EIC Accelerator 2027: prepare full proposals
European Innovation Council (EIC) · Grant below €2.5M and/or investment of €1M–€10M, depending on funding type and eligibility
Eligible companies: EU + Horizon Europe associated countries
Association depends on the programme component and call date; some other countries may participate under Annex B without automatic funding. United Kingdom: grant only, no EIC Fund equity investment.
Part of this information is not yet confirmed by an official source (dates or amounts). Check before you start.
Who can apply
Startup or SME established in the EU or an associated country, with a validated breakthrough innovation (TRL 5 completed) and scale-up potential; special conditions for small mid-caps and applicants planning to establish an SME.
Good to know
Summary: EIC Accelerator 2027: prepare full proposals. Work programme published on 5 November 2026. Full-proposal batching dates: 20 January, 17 March, 1 September and 4 November 2027, at 17:00 (Brussels). An accepted short proposal is normally required before the full proposal (except Fast Track/Plug-in routes). The 2027 short-proposal topic was not yet accessible when checked: its exact opening remains to be confirmed. These four dates are NOT short-proposal deadlines. Difficulty (editorial assessment): High — technical proposal and competitive selection. For you if… Startup or SME established in the EU or an associated country, with a validated breakthrough innovation (TRL 5 completed) and scale-up potential; special conditions for small mid-caps and applicants planning to establish an SME.
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The call, in plain language
What the call funds
The 2027 programme helps startups and SMEs scale a validated breakthrough innovation. Depending on eligibility, it combines a development grant and scale-up investment; publication of the programme does not mean submissions are already open.
Who can apply
Startup or SME established in the EU or an associated country, with a validated breakthrough innovation (TRL 5 completed) and scale-up potential; special conditions for small mid-caps and applicants planning to establish an SME.
How much
Grant below €2.5M and/or investment of €1M–€10M, depending on funding type and eligibility. Call budget: €578M in 2027: €428M Open and €150M Challenges.
Steps and dates
A short-proposal “GO” is required before a full proposal, except through Fast Track or Plug In. Full-proposal batch dates are 20 January, 17 March, 1 September and 4 November 2027 at 17:00 (Brussels). These are not short-proposal deadlines; opening of 2027 submissions remains unconfirmed.
Check before applying
The work programme is published, but actual submission opening is unconfirmed. The €578M is a total annual budget; awards and instruments depend on eligibility and selection.
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