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European Innovation Council

Monthly focus

First major equity investment by EIC Fund in strategic technology for Europe’s future

The Commission announced the first direct equity investment of €15 million by the EIC Fund in the French start-up, SiPearl.

EIC to invest €20 million in support for Ukrainian start-ups

The European Commission has launched a €20 million action to support the Ukrainian innovation community.

Continued strong interest in EIC Accelerator

EIC Accelerator is getting back on track.

The EIC has released a full update on recent ongoings with EIC Accelerator, including the statistics from June 2022 cut-off and the a revised set Strategic Goals and Key Performance Indicators for EIC.

News

Save the date for the 2022 EIC Summit!

Join us for the second edition of the EIC Summit which will take place on 7-8 December 2022 in Brussels.

EU launches second edition of Women TechEU with an increased budget of €10 million

The Commission launched the 2nd Women TechEU call, after the successful pilot. This year, up to 130 deep-tech start-ups led by women will qualify for funding.

News from the EIC Community

From EIC ePitching on to closing a successful deal with key investor

Resulting from the EIC ePitching on AgriTech initiative in spring 2021, Swiss AgTech company AgroSustain closed a Series A deal with top investor BayWa.

EIC company EyeControl is partnering with US Hartford HealthCare and Hartford Hospitals

Hartford HealthCare, which owns seven hospitals in the US, is currently working with Israel-based EyeControl to improve the delivery of medical services.

Matchmake to enhance EU-Africa cooperation in pharma & healthcare

Join the series of online events that offer African and European organisations the opportunity to build relationships within the pharma, biotech and medtech industries.

2022 Investment Trends: Green Energy

From renewable methane to sustainable wind towers, discover how the EIC is powering the green energy future.

EIC Corporate Corner with Siemens Energy

After the EIC Corporate Day with Siemens Energy, we met with the General Partner and Partner at Siemens Energy Ventures to provide us with a few insights. 

EIC Coffee Break with Alberto Hernando

This month's EIC Coffee Break guest is Alberto Hernando, Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Kido Dynamics.

Breakthrough ideas

Helping large retailers take a bigger bite out of food waste

EIC-funded RELEX has developed a software platform that automates retail supply chains so that grocers can save food from landfill.

Berlin-founded company plants seeds of success by growing food indoors

Infarm, an EIC-funded company, has developed an indoor vertical farm that is revolutionising food supply chains and making cities self-sufficient.

Cellink is creating the future of health with bioprinted human organs

From bioinks to bioprinters, this EIC-funded biotech company is enabling critical breakthroughs in 3D cell culturing, tissue engineering and drug development.

Additional calls for applications

Apply now for the EIC Prizes!

Applications for the iCapital Awards and Women Innovators Prize are still open. Don't miss the chance to be recongised as a leading innovator in Europe.

Join the EIC ePitching on MedTech and hear from the innovators revolutionising healthcare

The EIC invites investors to hear from a select group of EIC-funded innovators working on ground-breaking MedTech solutions.

EIC ePitching with Bpifrance-EuroQuity on Virtual & Augmented Reality

The EIC & EuroQuity invite all eligible startups to participate in our next ePitching with Investors dedicated to Virtual & Augmented Reality.

Dive into the future at MEDICA 2022 with the EIC OTF Programme 2.0

The EIC Overseas Trade Fairs Programme 2.0 invites you to submit your application for MEDICA 2022, held on 14-17 November in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The European Commission, EISMEA and DIGITAL SME launched the workshop series “Get Digital: Go Green & Be Resilient”.

Upcoming events

EIC Pathfinder Challenges Applicants' Day

Learn more about the 2 different Pathfinder Challenges and the application process at the online Applicants' Day on 5 July.

Ukrainian Tech Info Day

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