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European Innovation Council

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First equity investments from EIC Fund under Horizon Europe

The EIC Fund has taken 35 investment decisions, a total equity investment of €190 million, since the appointment of an external fund manager, two of which have been already followed by investment agreements with the companies.

Countdown to EIC Summit!

The EIC Summit website is live - check out the programme, speakers and sign up for workshops. Looking forward to seeing you in Brussels soon!

News

EIC Pathfinder signs 100th grant agreement

Since the beginning of the EIC adventure in 2021, the Pathfinder programme has launched several open and challenge driven funding calls leading to the signature of its 100th grant in Horizon Europe.

14 outstanding finalists in the running for the EU Prize for Women Innovators 2022

The EU Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the women responsible for Europe’s most groundbreaking innovations, from tackling climate change to treating the world’s deadliest diseases. Meet the finalists now.

Discover the 2022 iCapital Awards finalists

The European Capital of Innovation Awards has announced 6 finalists for its 8th edition. These cities now have a chance to become the European Capital of Innovation or the European Rising Innovative City in 2022.

EIC selects 20 new Transition projects to take technologies from the lab into the real world

The EIC has selected 20 projects following the May 2022 EIC Transition cut-off. These successful proposals, selected among 165 submitted, will receive altogether €45.6 million of EU funding (up to €2.5 million each).

The EIC welcomes its 10th Programme Manager

The EIC warmly welcomes its 10th Programme Manager. Carina Faber covers the field of renewable energy conversion and alternative resource exploitation.

The 3rd episode of the EIC podcast is here

The 3rd episode explores the topic of vertical farming. This is an ambitious endeavour that touches upon many hot topics - climate change adaptation, food security, water management and optimal use of solar energy resources. Find out more by listening now!

2 EIC-funded projects awarded the European Union’s Innovation Radar Prize 2022

Congratulations to EIC-funded NVision (MetaboliQs project) and Polytechnic University of Madrid (AMADEUS, NATHALIE and Thermobat projects) on their wins.

News from the EIC Community

EIC-funded OutThink raised $10 million to scale-up their novel cybersecurity platform

OutThink raised $10 million in a funding round led by AlbionVC Capital, that also counted with participation from GapMinder VC, Triple Point, Forward Partners (existing investor) and Innovate UK, helping them to further scale the company.

From EIC Co-creation event to successfully collaborating with EIC company Senseair

Following the EIC GHG Programme's Co-creation initiative with SUEZ, we met with the Group Chief Science & Technology Officer to discuss SUEZ’s participation and the status of their follow-up activities with Senseair.

20 EIC SMEs to exhibit at CES 2023

The EIC OTF Programme 2.0 brings again a delegation of 20 top innovators to CES 2023, the most influential tech tradeshow globally, in order to showcase their innovations and engage in business deals with international stakeholders.

Additional calls for applications

EIC Corporate Day with VELUX

The EIC and VELUX Group invite beneficiaries to apply to our joint EIC Corporate Day, taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark. VELUX is looking for EIC-funded startups/scaleups to work together addressing challenges in the construction industry.

Become an EIC Partner

The EIC is announcing the second cut-off date for its Call for Partnerships under the EIC Ecosystem Partnerships and Co-investment Support Programme. Apply before 14 December 2022.

Join the EIC Pavilion at Hannover Messe and lead the way to a climate-neutral industry

The EIC Pavilion embarks on Hannover Messe 2023, the world's largest trade fair for industrial technology. The EIC Overseas Trade Fairs (OTF) Programme 2.0 invites you to submit your application.

Submit your solutions to 2 procurement opportunities in the cybersecurity and satellite navigation areas

If your company is interested in public procurement opportunities in the cybersecurity and ICT sectors, the EIC Challenge platform has two new challenges that will catch your attention.

Apply for the EIC - EIT Digital Venture Building Programme

The EIC is looking for EIC Pathfinder and EIC Transition supported teams to apply for a six-week pre-incubation programme that is free of charge, hands-on and collaborative.

South3E project: first call open for research teams, start-ups and SMEs

Southern European Entrepreneurship Engine has launched its first open call as part of the development of an engine of growth that will improve the connections and efficiency of the entrepreneurship ecosystems in Southern European countries.

EIC Women Leadership Programme: call for mentors

How is the EIC supporting female innovators?

Read more on Women's Entrepreneurship Day and apply to become a mentor for the Women Leadership Programme.

Upcoming events

Save the date for the EIC online Info Day 2023

The 2023 EIC Work Programme will be presented in this full-day online EIC Info Day on 13 December 2022 dedicated to potential applicants, together with an overview of what has already been achieved under the previous work programmes.

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