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EIC Fund injects €331 million of equity into European deep-tech companies

The EIC Fund has taken 42 new investment decisions into deep-tech companies for a total of €331 million since the last announcement in November 2022. 13 companies have already signed their investment agreements.

EIC invests €79.3 million in new EIC Transition projects

The EIC has selected 34 projects following September 2022 EIC Transition cut-off. These successful proposals, selected among 181 eligible submissions, will receive altogether €79.3 million of EU funding (up to €2.5 million each).

News

Meet the winners of 10th edition of the European Social Innovation Competition!

The 2022 challenge: “the future of living” was designed to attract applications from diverse fields tackling the challenge linked to the current architecture and sustainable solutions of European housing districts.

EIC and Cleantech for Europe sign partnership to accelerate funding for EU clean technologies

The EIC and Cleantech for Europe signed a letter of intent to collaborate on sharing cleantech deal-flow as well as facilitate dialogue with public and private investors across Europe.

The fourth EIC podcast: A zero-emissions construction sector – is it achievable?

The fourth episode in the EIC Podcast series explores the future of the construction industry, which unfortunately emits 10% of all carbon dioxide and urgently requires our attention to become green and sustainable.

News from the EIC Community

EU Delegation to Middle East Energy

The EIC is pleased to announce the European innovators that will be at Middle East Energy 2023. The flagship event will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 7 to 9 March 2023.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

For this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we have invited Marja Tiirola, EIC Ambassador, Professor and Founder & Chief Scientific Officer of EIC-funded BiopSense, to walk us through her experience in the world of science and research.

Identify big public & private organisations you would like to co-create a pilot with InnoBuyer

Don't miss this opportunity to have your voice heard, this small exercise can open the door to stronger connections with big organisations and concrete funding opportunities. Take the survey now!

20% discount for South Summit 2023

Register for the South Summit with an EIC-special discount and be sure to apply for the Startup Competition where you'll be able to pitch your ground-breaking solution to a pool of high-level investors and corporates.

Coaching Corner with Idoven & MJN

In this edition, we focus on two companies working on medical innovations. While working within the same sector, these two companies had different needs for development that were explored and mastered during several weeks of coaching.

RaDAR project is looking for innovative solutions to fight antimicrobial resistance

RaDar, an EU-funded project focused on Public Procurement of Innovation, is looking to address the urgent need for rapid detection and effective infection control systems for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Learn more on the EIC Challenge Platform!

EIC Coffee Break with Svelte

Hear from Octavian Richea and Adela Stefan, respectively CEO and CAO at Svelte, a Romanian company that developed an advanced cutting method that changes its shape while moving through foam or wax-based materials.

EIC BAS Wrap-up: An overview of 2022

The EIC continues to expand the Business Acceleration Services and put out new programmes for beneficiaries. Let's take a look at the past 12 months, which were filled with many accomplishments and positive results.

Additional calls for applications

Call for Intellectual Property (IP) Due Diligence Service Experts

EISMEA and EUIPO are looking for experts with a high level of expertise and professional experience in intellectual property. Apply for the call by 29 March.

EIC E-Pitching with Investors on Infectious Diseases

EIC is pleased to invite all eligible startups to participate in our next session dedicated to Infectious Diseases. Deadline for application is 24 February.

Is your EIC-funded project having great results? Share the news with us!

If your organisation has received funding under one of the EIC programmes (EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, and EIC Accelerator) and your project is accomplishing great things, we would like to disseminate and promote your achievements!

Upcoming events

EIC Local Info Day in Bulgaria

On 16 February 2023, the EIC is organising an Info Day in Sofia, which will focus on EIC Accelerator Scheme, which supports start-ups and SMEs to develop and scale up deep-tech and disruptive innovative products or services.

The EIC will be at Hello Tomorrow!

The EIC will be at Hello Tomorrow, taking place 9-10 March in Paris. Hear from Director of EISMEA, Jean-David Malo, and an EIC Fund signing ceremony. Hope to see you there!

EIC Pathfinder Challenge Info Day

Save the date for the EIC Pathfinder challenge Info Day on ‘Clean and efficient cooling’ on 15 March.

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