The EIC Accelerator is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, including start-ups, that are developing ground-breaking, high-risk innovations with high market potential. The funding programme offers both grants and equity capital to bring innovations to market. The application process for the EIC Accelerator has three stages: In the first stage, a short application with a video and pitch presentation is submitted. In the second stage, the candidates with the best project proposals submit a full proposal. In the third stage, particularly promising applicants are invited to a face-to-face interview. The information seminar provides an overview for which SMEs and innovations the EIC Accelerator is the most suitable funding instrument and introduces the three-stage application process.
Participation is open to all SMEs and start-ups that are interested in the programme, are currently submitting an application to the EIC Accelerator or are planning to submit an application. Participation is free of charge.