European Innovation Council

The European Commission proposed an investor network to boost the European deep-tech innovation landscape by strengthening the investor base and fostering cooperation between investors.

The EIC and the EIT launched the 2025 edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators. This joint initiative celebrates the outstanding achievements of women entrepreneurs. Don't miss the information session that will take place on 5 July 2024 to learn more about the prize.

The fourth edition of the European Innovation Procurement awards has been launched. It recognises public and private buyers, natural persons and legal entities in their efforts to promote and stimulate innovation procurement. Watch also the recordings and slides from the dedicated info session, where you can learn more about the prize.

The 2024 EIC Pathfinder Challenges calls have been launched. Apply for one of the five challenges by 16 October.

Licensing has a key role for many EIC beneficiaries, serving as a vital mechanism facilitating technology transfer, accelerating market entry, and enabling revenue generation. The Innovation Radar analysis revealed that 37 percent of EIC-supported innovations required or would benefit from licensing. Licensing is portrayed as a robust business strategy providing access to technology and intellectual property, highlighting various models like development partnerships, freedom to operate agreements, and horizontal as well as vertical commercial licensing strategies.

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A film for EIC Pathfinder project, HybridHeart, was recognised by the Global Short Film Awards 2024 for Best Documentary and Best Visual Effects.

Recordings and slides of the European Innovation Ecosystems info session are now available

The SMEs office of the European Medicine Agency has launched a survey to gather feedback from SMEs and industry stakeholders. Share your views by 12 July 2024.

iOnctura, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company combating neglected and hard-to-treat cancers, announces that it has closed a €80 million Series B financing with participation of the EIC Fund.

Accelera AI announced the successful close of Europe's largest oversubscribed Series B funding round in the fabless semiconductor industry. It propels Axelera AI into new markets, including automotive and high-performance computing.

Qblox, a leading innovator in quantum technology, announces the successful closure of its Series A funding round, securing $26 million with participation from the EIC Fund.

With contribution from the EIC Fund, C12, announced the closing of its second financing round of €18 million. This marks a new step in C12's development to accelerate the design of quantum processors.