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The European Innovation Council Tech Report 2023 is out (25/10/2023)

The EIC Tech Report 2023 highlights novel technologies and innovations submitted to the EIC under Horizon Europe and includes insights from the EIC Programme Managers.

Meet the newest EIC Accelerator funded companies (26/10/2023)

A new set of 47 companies have been selected to receive almost €350 million in EIC funding. This cut-off showed a strong performance of engineering and tech-based companies.

Discover the European Capital of Innovation Awards 2023 finalists (25/10/2023)

Six cities are now one step closer in becoming the European Capital of Innovation or the European Rising Innovative City 2023.

European Innovation Council Transition cut-off statistics (25/10/2023)

The EIC received 257 proposals for the September 2023 cut-off of EIC Transition calls. 162 proposals have been submitted for the Open call and 95 proposals under Challenges.

New EIC podcast episode on fighting cancer with cell and gene therapy (25/10/2023)

In this episode Iordanis Arzimanoglou, EIC programme manager for health and biotechnology, and Karine Rossignol, co-founder and CEO at Smart Immune discuss exciting innovations in cell and gene therapy.

Watch the Tech Talk on cell and gene therapy (25/10/2023)

Tech Talk with Iordanis Arzimanoglou, EIC programme manager for Health and biotechnology, on the EIC approach to health, biotech and cell and gene therapy.

The EIC collaboration with the European Patent Office (26/10/2023)

The EIC delegation visited the European Patent Office to discuss their cooperation activities to date and how they could further support the key focus areas identified previously.

EIC-funded CorWave opens their manufacturing facility (25/10/2023)

EIC-backed company CorWave officially inaugurated their new manufacturing facility. They develop innovative implantable blood pumps based on a breakthrough membrane technology.

Listen to the latest episode of the Enterprise Europe Network Podcast (25/10/2023)

Listen to the latest episode of the 'Business Wave', the EEN Podcast, to hear from L and D experts Anne-Marie Burbidge and Elfride Boute.

EIC innovation leaders showcased remarkable technological solutions at GITEX 2023 (25/10/2023)

19 of the most innovative EIC-funded pioneers showcased their game-changing solutions at GITEX 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Discover the EIC Delegation that will soft land in the US with Plug and Play (25/10/2023)

Only 2 months left until the selected EIC Awardees soft land with the support, advice, and expertise of the EIC and Plug and Play in Silicon Valley, the heart of innovation.

EIC ePitching on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (25/10/2023)

Organised by the EIC as part of the Business Acceleration Services, the event brought together 7 selected innovators and more than 30 investors.

Join EIC Tech to Market projects on their Team Creation phase (25/10/2023)

In this activity, the Programme will support the projects to assess the current composition of the team, identify gaps, and support them in building a solid and complementary team for their innovative venture.

EIC beneficiary TAONas-LUAD reaches Opportunities’ Exploration phase (30/10/2023)

We spoke with Juan Valcarel Juarez of the EIC Transition project to learn more about their experience with the EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Programme.

Join the first EIC Tech to Market Peer Learning Online Workshop (25/10/2023)

The EIC Tech to Market is looking to establish dialogue and collaborations with organisations having the mission to support deep-tech researchers in developing their entrepreneurial experience.

Get back to business with new services to boost your project (26/10/2023)

The EIC has a brand new selection of service offers accepting applications from EIC-funded innovators through the EIC Service Catalogue. Don’t miss out on the perfect service for your needs.

Apply for the Tech Awards Gala in Berlin (26/10/2023)

The Tech Awards Gala by WLOUNGE is one of the largest and most prestigious award ceremonies of the German tech industry. The EIC invites beneficiaries to apply for the prizes.

Join the SME Assembly 2023 live online (25/10/2023)

The SME Assembly 2023, the most significant event for SMEs in Europe, is coming to Bilbao, Spain from 13 to 15 November and you can now register to join remotely.

Nearly €170 million to support novel technologies with EIC Pathfinder (15/09/2023)

53 new projects will receive altogether up to €169.5 million and will develop cutting-edge technologies throughout a wide range of fields – health, artificial intelligence, computing, environment, and energy.

Meet the EIC companies that will be at EU Industry Days (20/09/2023)

There's still time to register for the 2023 EU Industry Days taking place in Málaga, Spain! Meet EIC backed companies, hear policy discussions and network with key industry players.

The EIC will be at Ecomondo (20/09/2023)

Ecomondo is a leading event for green and circular economy sectors in Rimini, Italy. Join us alongside beneficiaries, stakeholders, industry, policy makers, opinion leaders and local authorities.

European Capital of Innovation 2023 semi-finalist cities (15/09/2023)

12 cities from 10 countries have advanced to the semi-final stage of the ninth edition of the iCapital Awards. The cities aim to become the 2023 European Capital of Innovation or the European Rising Innovative City.

European Social Innovation Competition 2023 finalists (15/09/2023)

The 15 finalists are all social innovation projects with inspiring visions of how to tackle this year’s challenge: “fighting energy poverty”.

EIC Fund topping the charts (15/09/2023)

Sifted listed the EIC Fund as the fifth largest tech investor in Europe in the second quarter 2023, with numerous investments into game-changing companies - spanning across a range of tech industries.

Slovenian company succeeds in EIC Pathfinder & Accelerator calls with the EEN's help (15/09/2023)

Thanks to the support of the EEN, Biosistemika succeeded in the EIC Accelerator call with their DATANA project, and has now succeeded in the EIC Pathfinder call with their new project PEARL-DNA.

The EIC shows its best innovations to accelerate energy transition in Singapore (15/09/2023)

17 of the most innovative EIC-funded awardees showcased their game-changing solutions at Gastech 2023 in Singapore in the framework of the EIC Overseas Trade Fairs (OTF) Programme 2.0.

EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Programme (15/09/2023)

We spoke with Jep Tarradas, an expert that is currently taking part in this phase’s activities, to know more about his experience collaborating with the programme.

The perks of engaging in an EIC Corporate Day with Merck (15/09/2023)

After their participation in the EIC Corporate Day with Merck, EIC beneficiaries InSphero and Mindpeak are developing significant business follow-ups with the corporate.

EIC goes to How to Web (15/09/2023)

For the second year in a row, the EIC goes to How to Web Conference 2023, the leading Eastern European conference dedicated to start-ups and innovation in Romania. Get a discounted ticket here!

Deadline extended for the EIC US Soft Landing with Plug and Play (15/09/2023)

The EIC joins forces with Plug and Play to invite to EIC awardees to immerse in the US ecosystem through the soft landing Program in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, the heart of innovation.

EIC Next Generation Innovation Talents internship scheme open call (15/09/2023)

The European Innovation Council is looking for an entity that will help the Commission to implement the ‘Next Generation Innovation Talents’ scheme that will match researchers with a corporate business.

Call for tenders - EIC Corporate Programme (15/09/2023)

EISMEA launched a new tender for the Corporate Partnership Programme 3.0. Since 2017, the EIC Corporate Partnership Programme has become one of the most successful business actions of the EIC.

Support to test EIC innovations for public and private procurers (15/09/2023)

The EIC has launched a call for Coordination and Support Actions to manage EIC Awardees in the field of procurement.

Join the European Pavilion and exhibit at CES Las Vegas 2024 (15/09/2023)

Through the EIC International Trade Fairs and USA Soft Landing Programme, we invites you to participate in CES 2024 in Las Vegas and join in the celebration of European innovation.

Financial Support to access services from ecosystem partners (15/09/2023)

The EIC has launched a call for Coordination and Support Action to manage the EIC ecosystem partners and provide EIC Awardees with access to exclusive servies.

LEAP-BIO will support you licensing assets within the biopharma industry (15/09/2023)

LEAP-BIO, a COSME project, is opening a call for Expression of Interest concerning development of IP licensing intermediary services for early-stage assets in pharma and biotech.

There's still time to apply for EIC Prizes (24/07/2023)

Don't miss your chance to win.

EIC Board publishes draft Code of Conduct for consultants (01/08/2023)

Following consultations with stakeholders, the Board has agreed a Code of Conduct which it has published in draft for any other parties to provide comments or feedback.

Amendment of the EIC work programme 2023 (11/08/2023)

The Commission adopted the amendment of the EIC work programme 2023 including two new coordination and support actions. The calls will open 16 August.

EIC Accelerator cut-off has been changed to 19 October 2023 (03/08/2023)

The deadline for the last EIC Accelerator cut-off for full (Step 2) proposals has been changed from 4 October to 19 October 2023 to allow applicants additional time to complete their full proposals.

New platform for submission of EIC Accelerator Step 1 proposals is up and running (24/07/2023)

Companies can once again submit short (Step 1) applications for EIC Accelerator funding, using a new IT platform after the submission of applications was put on hold for a short period of time.

Statement from EIC Board on widening countries (31/07/2023)

The EIC Board has set an overall objective to increase the participation of widening countries to a share of at least 15% across all EIC instruments, double the current level of below 8%.

19 projects selected under EIC Transition to mature from cutting edge science to market readiness (24/07/2023)

The EIC has selected 19 projects following the April 2023 EIC Transition Open and Challenges cut-off to receive altogether €46.76 million of EU financial contribution.

The EIC Fund is the biggest European deep-tech investor (24/07/2023)

Since its launch in 2020, the European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund) has approved altogether 268 investments into deep-tech companies for a total of €1.407 billion.

Meet Europe’s Next Game-Changers (25/07/2023)

The EIC Fund, with a value of €4 billion from 2021 to 2027 is one of the largest VC funds for deep tech start-ups in Europe. Meet some of the companies who have scaled up with the EIC Fund.

EISMEA and European Patent Office deepen their cooperation to support innovation ecosystem in Europe (24/07/2023)

The European Patent Office and the EIC haven taken a further step to deepen their cooperation by jointly supporting the development of breakthrough technologies and the innovation ecosystem in Europe.

The EIC supports increased productivity in space satellites (24/07/2023)

Belgian startup Veoware Space - supported by the EIC Accelerator - delivers satellite agility, improving the effectiveness and maneuvering time of satellites, to collect more accurate data from space.

EIC-funded Quantum projects to watch (24/07/2023)

The EIC supports several projects focusing on quantum innovations. Meet 3 projects from EIC Accelerator, Transition and Pathfinder, which are developing top of the line quantum technologies in Europe.

Tune in to the Enterprise Europe Network podcast (24/07/2023)

The EEN officially launched their new podcast for small businesses with big ambitions, 'The Business Wave'. Dive into a world of powerful insights as they uncover the secrets of success from experts and entrepreneurs.

From EIC Investor Day on Healthcare to Securing a Series A Deal with key investor PATHENA Investments (24/07/2023)

Resulting of the EIC x CUF Investor Day on Healthcare in November 2022, German-based quantum tech company NVision secured a Series A deal with top investing venture capital firm PATHENA Investments.

Brain implant technology supported by EIC Pathfinder and Transition helps paralysed man to walk again (24/07/2023)

In NeuroX Institute's scientific article, the team explains how their technology was able to help a participant of their study to regain his ability to walk.

Sustainably avoiding one plastic bottle at a time (24/07/2023)

Spanish-based company Tapp Water, which offers the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in the water sector, was one of the EIC beneficiaries that joined the GHG Tool initiative.

EIC ePitching to Procurers from the CivTech Alliance (24/07/2023)

9 top-notch innovators had the opportunity to present their innovative solutions to public buyers from Norway and Scotland that aimed at tackling challenges in the area of energy efficiency for buildings and cities.

EIC Multicorporate Day on ConTech Corporate Corner (24/07/2023)

After the online EIC Multicorporate Day on ConTech, we got together with Holcim, Ferrovial, Sacyr and SFS and their representatives to hear about their experience.

EIC to bring the best deep tech pioneers at GITEX 2023 (24/07/2023)

On 28 June 2023, the EIC successfully organised a virtual workshop for the delegation of EIC companies to showcase their innovations at GITEX 2023, under the EIC Overseas Trade Fairs (OTF) Programme 2.0.

EIC Coffee Break with Asgard Therapeutics (24/07/2023)

This Coffee Break guest is Cristiana Pires, Co-founder & CEO at Asgard Therapeutics, a leading biotech company exploring the application of direct cell reprogramming technologies for cancer immunotherapies.

EIC ePitching on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: branch out your innovation (24/07/2023)

The EIC is inviting EIC Fund selected beneficiaries to join the next EIC ePitching on Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) to pitch to investors with a history of backing groundbreaking AI solutions.

EIC & EuroQuity-Bpifrance Healthcare Investor Day (24/07/2023)

The EIC is inviting all EIC Accelerator companies in the healthcare vertical to apply for the EIC & EuroQuity-Bpifrance Healthcare Investor Day to showcase their innovative solutions to top-class European investors.

Applications are open to the 2023 EU Product Safety Award (24/07/2023)

The EU Product Safety Award celebrates innovative business initiatives and research that increase the safety of consumers. This year, the award focuses on business initiatives that specifically make a difference for teenagers.

Check the latest open calls for the EIC Tech to Market programme (26/07/2023)

The EIC Tech to Market Entrepreneurship Programme has released the new open calls for the second round of: entrepreneurial training, business model development, and validation support programmes.

Crisis Management and Governance in Tourism (24/07/2023)

EISMEA is launching the "Crisis Management and Governance in Tourism" programme. Funded under the Single Market Programme (SMP), the goal is to enhance the governance of the EU tourism ecosystem.

Register for EU Industry Days 2023 (11/08/2023)

The EU Industry Days are Europe’s flagship annual event focusing on key industrial policies will take place in Málaga, Spain on 4-6 October 2023.

Save the date for the SME Assembly 2023 (24/07/2023)

Join the 2023 SME Assembly, taking place from 13-15 November in Bilbao, in conjunction with the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

EIC is part of Commission’s Strategic Technology proposal with extra €2.63 billion for scale ups (21/06/2023)

Following the Commission proposal of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP'), the EIC Accelerator is proposed to receive a top-up under the Horizon Europe. It will support game changing innovation, providing additional firepower to support start-ups grow and scale-up. The extra funding will be channeled through the EIC Fund, provide equity-only support between €15 and €50 M.

New group of deep tech start-ups selected and high number of applicants under EIC Accelerator (15/06/2023)

A new set of 51 companies have been selected to receive €260 million of EIC funding, combining grants and equity.

New European Prize for Women Innovators launched by the EIC and EIT (15/06/2023)

The EIC and the EIT have taken their partnership to the next level and revamped the European Prize for Women Innovators to include a new 3rd category: EIT Women Leadership. Apply by 28 September.

Watch the new TechTalks with EIC Programme Managers (19/06/2023)

EIC’s leading thematic experts share their views on technologies that will innovate fields of medicine, quantum, space, construction, energy, environment, food and more, and share information on EIC Challenge Calls.

Discover the 2022 EIC-funded Unicorns and Centaurs (19/06/2023)

When it comes to the EIC Accelerator’s portfolio, it now includes 112 “centaurs” and 11 “unicorns”. The total valuation of the EIC portfolio of companies is now around €40 billion.

Re-watch the EIC Prizes Info Days (15/06/2023)

Do you want to know more about the application process and get advice from past winners?

The Enterprise Europe Network supports Belgian company in securing EIC funding (15/06/2023)

EEN and EIC supported XenomatiX, a Belgian start-up that sprouted from a garage, is taking the world of autonomous driving by storm with their innovative light-based distance measurement technology.

EIC media survey – help us improve our media presence! (15/06/2023)

We have just launched the EIC media survey! The purpose is to gain insights into how EIC beneficiaries, ambassadors, investors, researchers, and other relevant stakeholders consume media. We count on you to help us by filling it out!

3 EIC-funded organisations, finalists of the 2023 European Inventor Award (15/06/2023)

The European Patent Office (EPO) has just announced the finalists of the European Inventor Award 2023, and 3 EIC-funded organisations made it to this shortlist.

EIC Corporate Corner with Shell Ventures (15/06/2023)

In this EIC Corporate Corner, we got together with Shell Ventures representative Bilal Ahmad, Venture Principal to hear about their experience at the EIC Corporate Day.

Twelve startups selected to participate in deep-tech venture builder (15/06/2023)

Twelve startups based in Europe have been selected to participate in the first cohort of Ventures Thrive – a deep-tech pan-European venture builder funded by the EIC.

Discover the next EIC pioneers to exhibit at IFA 2023 (15/06/2023)

The EIC successfully organised a virtual preparatory workshop for the delegation of EIC companies to showcase extraordinary innovations at IFA 2023 under EIC Overseas Trade Fairs (OTF) Programme 2.0.

Meet 3 EIC-funded companies helping the environment with their impact solutions (15/06/2023)

The theme of this year's World Environment Day was ‘Solutions to Plastic Pollution’ and the EIC Community presents three EIC-funded companies working on disruptive sustainable solutions to improve our lives and the planet.

LEAP-BIO will support you licensing assets within the biopharma industry (15/06/2023)

LEAP-BIO, a COSME project, is opening a call for Expression of Interest concerning development of IP licensing intermediary services for early-stage assets in pharma and biotech.

Join the EIC Tech to Market Venture Building programme (15/06/2023)

The recently launched EIC Tech to Market (T2M) Programme is looking for entrepreneurs in residence to team up with researchers who want to transform their research into deep-tech startups.

Save the date for the EU Industry Days 2023 (15/06/2023)

Join industry stakeholders in Europe’s flagship annual event focusing on key industrial policy discussions, connecting industrial front runners, and boosting the knowledge base of European industry.

A warm welcome to the new President of the EIC Board (31/05/2023)

A message from EISMEA director, Jean-David Malo:

Commission announces partners in EIC action to support the Ukrainian deep tech community (19/05/2023)

The initiative will support at least 200 Ukrainian deep tech start-ups with up to €60 000 each to further develop their innovation and business activities.

Spain awards funding to 19 EIC Seal of Excellence awardees (24/05/2023)

16 EIC Seal of Excellence holders in Spain have been selected to receive €30 million in grant funding from the National Recovery Plan budget and Next Generation EU, and Comunidad de Madrid is funding three additional Seal of Excellence awardees.

EIC media survey – help us improve our media presence (23/05/2023)

We count on you as beneficiaries, ambassadors, investors, and researchers, to help us develop proactive and impactful media strategy. Filling it out should take no more than 5-10 minutes of your time.

Call for Tenders (19/05/2023)

EISMEA launched a €4 million call for tenders on e-Tendering portal, on support activities and management of the EIC Community Platform, a place where EIC awardees can connect, share their experiences and leverage potential business partnerships.

Ovagen raised €1.1 million for a biotech solution to produce germ free eggs (19/05/2023)

Ovagen, an EIC beneficiary, has gained €1.1 million in funding and expects to add 65 jobs in the next five years. The biotech received a funding round, led by Halso Business Angel Network (HBAN) through its Irrus Investments and WxNW syndicates.

Climate tech investors backed the latest funding round of EIC beneficiary Ocean Oasis (19/05/2023)

The EIC beneficiary - Ocean Oasis - has raised funding from a group of tech-focused investors. Furthermore, the company continues to benefit from the commitment of the existing stakeholders.

The European Pavilion allows for truly cross-border innovation at BIO 2023 (19/05/2023)

Prior to the official commencement of the trade fair, we sat with Marcel Kaminstein, Senior Manager International Relations at BIO, for a quick fireside chat. Marcel talks about European innovations and shares highlights on what to expect.

Discover how EIC-funded technologies are being used to improve EU’s digital business skills (19/05/2023)

To mark Europe Day, the EIC Community is bringing light to EIC-backed innovators that are developing cutting-edge technologies that take advantage of artificial intelligence’s (AI) capabilities to improve business processes in Europe.

Tickets for VivaTech 2023 reserved for the EIC Community (23/05/2023)

VivaTech has a special offer for you: a limited number of tickets have been reserved for the EIC Community. The event will take place from 14 to 17 June 2023 in Paris, France. Join the event!

New challenges by Shell and EIT are looking for your innovations in the mobility and renewable energy areas (19/05/2023)

The EIC Challenge platform just received two fresh new challenges for which your innovation might present the right solution. Learn more about these different challenges.

EIC & German Entrepreneurship Healthcare Investor Day (19/05/2023)

The EIC is joining forces with German Entrepreneurship to host an Investor Day where you can attend pitching sessions, book one-to-one meetings and discover some of the best investment opportunities in European healthcare.

Apply with fast track access to the IOD/IOV and Cassini initiatives (19/05/2023)

DG DEFIS and the EIC are cooperating closely therefore EIC beneficiaries or seal of excellence holders have the possibility to gain fast track access to the European Union’s In-Orbit Demonstration and Validation (IOD/IOV) services and CASSINI Programmes.

EIC Multi-Procurer Day with Eaton and BioNTech (19/05/2023)

The EIC and Eaton, an intelligent power management company, and BioNTech, a biotechnology company, are organising a virtual Multi-Procurer Day to match EIC beneficiaries with the procurer’s needs on a wide array of topics.

New calls under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (23/05/2023)

Check out these opportunities with MSCA.

EIC Regional Info Days (19/05/2023)

The EIC is organising multiple info days to inform potential applicants about the funding opportunities available under EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition and EIC Accelerator.

Final days to register for the European Innovation Procurement Awards info session (27/04/2023)

On 31 May, EISMEA is organizing an informative webinar to learn more about the European Innovation Procurement Awards (EUIPA), which recognises powerful cases of public and private procurers across Europe.

EISMEA at the EU Open Day 2023 (25/04/2023)

For Europe Day on 9 May, the EU institutions open their doors to the public in Brussels and Strasbourg. Come meet EIC funded NEVOMO and Social Innovation Competition 2022 winner, ReLearn.

Online Info Session Regional Innovation Valleys (26/04/2023)

On 25 May, EISMEA is organising a webinar about the Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs) calls for proposals. The call aims to harness the potential of deep-tech innovation across the different EU territories, and addresses the innovation divide.

Statement from the EIC Board (26/04/2023)

The board released a statement based on feedback from jury members, applicants and evaluators to improve and redesign the EIC Accelerator AI platform.

EIC Pathfinder selects cutting edge research projects for high impact portfolios in key technology areas (24/04/2023)

The EIC selected 44 new projects to receive up to €167 million under the 2022 EIC Pathfinder call for cutting edge research projects to achieve breakthroughs in six strategic areas.

First 2023 cut-off statistics from EIC Transition (27/04/2023)

The EIC received a total of 180 proposals for the first 2023 cut-off of EIC Transition calls. 131 proposals have been submitted for the EIC Transition Open call and 49 proposals have been submitted under EIC Transition Challenges.

The 2023 race to find the most innovative procurers in Europe has started! (25/04/2023)

The third edition of the European Innovation Procurement Awards (EUIPA) has been launched. The contestants can submit their applications until 17 August and join the info session 31 May to learn more.

Discover the European delegation of biotech companies to exhibit at BIO 2023 (25/04/2023)

The EIC is glad to announce the pioneering companies to participate at BIO International Convention 2023 in the framework of EIC Overseas Trade Fairs Programme 2.0.

How European companies and investors are moving forward together (25/04/2023)

On 31 March, a selection of EIC innovators showcased their solutions to top European investors at the EIC ePitching on Transport & Mobility. We spoke to some of the participants to learn just what this experience meant to them.

EIC-funded DTE closed a $1.85M cooperation contract with sustainable producer of aluminum Nordural (25/04/2023)

The Icelandic EIC-beneficiary DTE has signed a $1.85 million contract with Nordural for provision of their real-time chemical composition analysis solution for the four skimming stations of the new low-carbon billet casthouse of Nordural.

Developing sustainable anatomic pathology instruments & equipment for medical uses (25/04/2023)

Italian-based company Diapath, which develops anatomic pathology instruments & equipment for medical labs, hospitals, and research centres, was one of the EIC beneficiaries that joined the GHG Tool initiative.

EIC innovators lead the way to Europe’s industrial transformation (25/04/2023)

From 17 to 21 April 2023, EIC- funded SMEs, startups and scale-ups with extraordinary deep-tech solutions, met at Hannover Messe 2023 under EIC OTF Programme 2.0.

EIC T2M Business Idea Validation Bootcamp & Business Validation Programme (25/04/2023)

The EIC Tech to Market Entrepreneurship Programme invites EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition beneficiaries and EIC Seals of Excellence to apply for the EIC T2M Business Idea Validation Bootcamp and EIC T2M Business Validation Programme.

The European Pavilion returns to GITEX 2023 (25/04/2023)

The EIC OTF Programme 2.0 invites beneficiaries to submit an application to be part of the European Pavilion at GITEX 2023. The leading exhibition is set to unite the tech world with the most mind-blowing enterprise solutions.

EIC Tech to Market Call for Expertise (25/04/2023)

The EIC Tech to Market Programme is looking for external experts to join, to bring deep tech innovations to market by providing feedback on the EIC Beneficiaries’ innovations act as mentors and contribute as experts.

Start applying for services on the newly launched EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue (25/04/2023)

Do you need acceleration, infrastructure, training, or even scale-up support? A group of European organisations is now offering services to EIC innovators. Learn how you can apply for services through the brand new EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue!

CircularPSP is looking for innovative procurement R&D solutions for Circular Economy (25/04/2023)

New challenge open on the EIC Challenge platform: CircularPSP, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project aims to enable municipal operations and the local economy via a digital platform to make use of existing information and knowledge of Circular Economy.

Join the European Prize for Humanitarian Innovation info session (24/04/2023)

On 23 May, EISMEA is organizing an informative webinar to learn more about the European Prize for Humanitarian Innovation (InnovAid). Hear the testimonials, ask your questions to our speakers discover how you can win one of the 3 available prizes.

Join the European Tourism Day 2023 (25/04/2023)

Join the full-day event organised by the European Commission on 5 May, featuring an orientation debate to discuss the resilience of the ecosystem and three roundtables, each focusing on different important aspects.

EIC delegation meets Silicon Valley deep-tech investors and talent (29/03/2023)

A delegation from the European Innovation Council accompanied Commissioner Gabriel on a visit to Silicon Valley on 21 and 22 March.

Commission appoints Michiel Scheffer as President of the Board of the EIC (29/03/2023)

Michiel Scheffer, a Dutch national with over 20 years of professional experience in the innovation field, will bring his extensive network and expertise to the position. The starting date of Michiel Scheffer's appointment is still to be determined.

EIC Fund investment signature ceremony with PASQAL (15/03/2023)

The EIC and the EIB celebrated the investment agreement with French company PASQAL, a leader in neutral atoms quantum computing at Hello Tomorrow in Paris.

New group of deep tech start-ups to receive Accelerator investments (02/03/2023)

A new set of 32 companies have been selected to receive EIC funding following the first 2023 EIC Accelerator cut-off in January. 40% have a female CEO, CTO (Chief Technology Officer) or CSO (Chief Scientific Officer) which is the highest share to date.

EIC Pathfinder Open call 2023 closed with high interest (23/03/2023)

The EIC Pathfinder Open provides funding for projects in science or technology, based on high-risk breakthrough interdisciplinary research. The EIC received 788 project proposals, requesting €2.412 billion of grant support.

European Capital of Innovation Awards 2023 edition is now open (15/03/2023)

The iCapital Awards, supported by the EIC under Horizon Europe, has opened the 2023 addition for applications! This award recognises cities who are pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology for their citizens.

2023 European Social Innovation Competition now open (29/03/2023)

The prize promotes the potential of social innovation to provide solutions to societal challenges and to foster sustainable and inclusive growth in Europe. This year’s challenge concerns "fighting energy poverty – RePower EU".

EIC Transition: tips for applicants (31/03/2023)

Are you an SME or a start-up that would like to apply for the EIC Transition scheme? Check what is available and some useful advice on the steps to follow.

The first edition of the European Prize for Humanitarian Innovation kicks off (23/03/2023)

The prize will be awarded to organisations and companies that are developing technology to deliver better quality humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people affected by crises and natural hazards.

Episode 6 of the EIC Podcast is here (28/03/2023)

EMPE Diagnostics has drastically sped up the testing time for antibiotic resistance for tuberculosis and has acquired joint funding from the EIC and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop, commercialise and scale up.

Meet the EIC delegation of industrial pioneers to exhibit at Hannover Messe (15/03/2023)

The delegation of EIC companies is for the Hannover Messe, the world’s largest international trade fair for industrial technology, taking place from 17 to 21 April 2023 in Hannover, Germany.

Scantrust releases software for wine and spirits aligned with EU wine labelling regulations (28/03/2023)

Backed by EIC, Scantrust developed a new software solution called Scantrust e-Label to provide wine businesses all over the world with a simple-to-use and reliable software system for the preparation and provision of mandatory wine-related product information.

EU-funded project LINkS finds breakthrough technology for measuring long-range protein (15/03/2023)

Funded by the EIC Pathfinder programme, project LINkS discovered experimental evidence of long-range attractive forces between cellular proteins. Findings were published in the scientific journal Science Advances (AAAS).

Start applying for services on the newly launched EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue (28/03/2023)

A group of European organisations are now offering several services to EIC innovators. Learn how you can apply for services through the brand new EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue and discover which organisations are collaborating with the EIC!

EIC Multi-Procurer Day with Třinecké Železárny & Refrasil: The benefits of green, digital and circularity innovation for metal producers (20/03/2023)

This EIC together with Třinecké Železárny and Refrasil, organised an online EIC Multi-Procurer Day. During the event, 10 EIC-backed innovators had the opportunity to match the procurers’ needs or challenges and pitch their innovative business solutions with market maturity on topics.

EIC Coffee Break with Mcule (15/03/2023)

This month, guests were David Havasi and Attila Wootsch, from Mcule, a Hungarian company that aims to provide the best web-based drug discovery platform for pharmaceutical researchers.

International Women’s Day: Two inspirational stories of women in innovation (15/03/2023)

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, 2 former participants of the EIC WLP were invited to walk us through their experience as women in the world of science, research and business.

Neste & EIC-funded Circularise join forces after an EIC Corporate Day (15/03/2023)

Following the EIC Corporate Day with Neste, Dutch-based company Circularise teamed up with top corporate Neste, announcing a collaboration to bring Circularise’s traceability software into circular polymers and chemicals supply chains.

Come with the European Pavilion to Gastech 2023 (21/03/2023)

The EIC invites beneficiaries to Gastech 2023, the world’s largest meeting place for the gas, LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions, and climate technologies industries in Singapore, under the EIC Overseas Trade Fairs (OTF) Programme 2.0.

EIC Multicorporate Day on Chemical Recycling (28/03/2023)

The EIC together with Amcor, Borealis and INEOS invite EIC beneficiaries to apply to an online EIC Multicorporate Day designed to gear up collaboration with the corporates and forge new partnerships related to the chemical recycling sector.

The EIC launches Tech to Market Entrepreneurship & Venture Building Programme (15/03/2023)

EIC Tech to Market Programme (T2M) helps innovators from projects funded under EIC Pathfinder and Transition in their transition from lab to market. Check if you have what it takes and apply to any of the 3 open opportunities.

EIC Investor Day on Climate Tech (28/03/2023)

Companies working on renewable energy, energy storage & green hydrogen, agritech & food, Green Mobility & Sustainable cities, and Industrial Biotech & Advanced materials, will pitch their disruptive business ideas to top European later-stage investors.

Explore global opportunities and lead the future of consumer industry at IFA 2023 (15/03/2023)

The EIC OTF Programme 2.0 offers the unique opportunity to 20 pioneering EIC-funded companies to be a part of the EIC Pavilion at IFA Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international tradeshow for consumer electronics and home appliances.

EIC Fund injects €331 million of equity into European deep-tech companies (13/02/2023)

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 (13/02/2023)

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).

Meet the winners of 10th edition of the European Social Innovation Competition! (13/02/2023)

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 (13/02/2023)

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? (13/02/2023)

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.

EIC BAS Wrap-up: An overview of 2022 (14/02/2023)

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.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science (13/02/2023)

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.

20% discount for South Summit 2023 (13/02/2023)

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 (13/02/2023)

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 (13/02/2023)

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 (13/02/2023)

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.

Identify big public & private organisations you would like to co-create a pilot with InnoBuyer (13/02/2023)

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!

EU Delegation to Middle East Energy (13/02/2023)

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.

Call for Intellectual Property (IP) Due Diligence Service Experts (15/02/2023)

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 (13/02/2023)

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! (13/02/2023)

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!

EIC Local Info Day in Bulgaria (14/02/2023)

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! (15/02/2023)

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 (14/02/2023)

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

Statistics from the first EIC Accelerator 2023 cut-off (18/01/2023)

The EIC received 476 full applications from start-ups and SMEs for the EIC Accelerator 11 January cut-off, requesting a total of €2.8 billion.

EIC 2023 Challenges Info Days (13/01/2023)

As a part of the 2023 EIC work programme, there are new challenges under Accelerator, Transition and Pathfinder. We invite you for a series of information days on these challenges, organised by EIC Programme Managers.

EU recognised as innovation champion by the Consumer Technology Association (13/01/2023)

Director of the EISMEA, received the innovation award from the President of CTA, during the Consumer Electronic Show (CES), the biggest world tech event taking place on 5-8 January 2023 in Las Vegas.

Innovation Radar hits 10,000 innovations (19/01/2023)

The Innovation Radar is a public repository of EU funded research and innovation projects to make it easier to discover innovations with high potential funded by the EU and now contains more than 10,000 innovations.

Interview with the Exhibition Director of Arab Health 2023 (13/01/2023)

Ross Williams, the Exhibition Director of Arab Health, shares highlights on what to expect on Arab Health’s 2023 edition and comments on the contribution of European innovations.

EIC-funded deep-tech company Cailabs raised €26 million (13/01/2023)

Cailabs, a French company which designs, manufactures and sells photonic solutions, has raised €26 million to support the rapid expansion of the company’s laser communications and optical ground station business.

EIC Coffee Break with Doris Hafenbradl (13/01/2023)

This month's guest on EIC Coffee Break is Doris Hafenbradl, CTO & Managing Director at Electrochaea, a company that developed a solution for utility-scale energy storage, replacement of natural gas and carbon reuse.

EU delegation shined and thrived at CES 2023 (13/01/2023)

On 5-8 January 2023, 20 EIC-funded SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups with extraordinary deep tech solutions, met in Las Vegas, USA at CES 2023 under EIC Overseas Trade Fairs (OTF) Programme 2.0.

EIC ePitching to Procurers, Las Rozas de Madrid (13/01/2023)

The EIC joined forces with the municipality of Las Rozas Madrid to co-host an EIC ePitching to Procurers session. Five EIC innovators were selected to pitch their innovations to the Spanish municipality, in the hopes of fostering new business opportunities.

Join the European Pavilion in BIO 2023 and drive the future of biotech industry (16/12/2022)

After the success of BIO International Convention 2022, the EIC OTF Programme 2.0 invites you to submit your application for BIO 2023 in Boston, USA.

Startups, scaleups and SMEs in the Manufacturing & Circular Economy wanted! (18/01/2023)

X2.0 - Driving Deep Tech Growth is an EU-funded deep-tech program that seeks to scale up start-ups by providing custom growth programs to deliver market-ready applications and technology solutions in 5 key impact areas.

European Innovation Ecosystem - Online Info Session (18/01/2023)

On 16 February 2023, EISMEA is organising an informative webinar to learn more about the European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) Work Programme 2023-2024, with a focus on CONNECT calls.

EIC & EMA Info Day (13/01/2023)

Join this online Info Day and discover the wide range of support services that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) provides to researchers and SMEs in the pharmaceutical and med-tech sectors.