European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot Accelerator

A significant increase to the EIC budget is expected in March 2020, to support game-changing, market-creating innovation and deep-tech SMEs scale-up. A one-off EIC Accelerator call for ‘green deal’ start-ups and SMEs is expected for the 19 May 2020 cut-off. Additional opportunities for companies with women CEOs are also expected, to ensure 25% of all finalists in the EIC Accelerator Pilot are women-led companies.

On 11 February 2020, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Commissioner Gabriel launched the 7th edition of the EU Prize for Women Innovators. Applications are now open until Tuesday 21 April at 17:00 CET (Brussels time). If you think you have what it takes to become the next EU Woman Innovator, don’t miss your chance and apply now!

As of 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom formally leaves the European Union. Under the Withdrawal Agreement, projects located in the United Kingdom are only eligible for financial operations if those operations were approved before the Agreement's date of entry into force.

This year new tools are coming to the European Innovation Council Community! In 2020, we will launch several new features, and the first one is here. From now on, you can view and share open calls, success stories and events outside the platform!

The European Innovation Council (EIC) invites you to apply for our Community Event - Seeking Investors - on 9 March 2020, in Paris, France. An exclusive group of EIC-funded beneficiaries will gain insights into the requirements of investors, ranging from angel groups to venture capital funds. We got your attention? If so, don’t wait and apply by 26 February!

On 16-17 December 2019, companies supported under the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot increased their possibilities in accelerating their business collaborating with Galp, one of the global players in the energy market. Galp opened its doors to 15 SMEs to pitch and present their business cases in Lisbon, Portugal.

The EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is back for its 15th edition, taking place in Brussels on 22-26 June 2020. During the week, Europe’s most outstanding sustainable energy projects will compete in the EU Sustainable Energy Awards. The call for project submissions for most categories is now closed but you can still nominate outstanding Women in Energy until 3 March 2020!