European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot

The EIC pilot supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with bright ideas and the ambition to scale up internationally. It brings together the parts of Horizon 2020 that provide funding, advice and networking opportunities for those at cutting edge of innovation.

Funding

The EIC pilot brings together funding opportunities for innovators. Discover what is available.

Coaching

The EIC pilot offers coaching and mentoring services to SMEs. The right coaching can be the key to the growth of a business.

Networking

Networking services are available to SMEs through the EIC pilot. Find the right network to help your business grow.

Prizes

EIC Horizon Prizes offer money to those who can solve some of society's most difficult challenges. Details of open prizes can be found here.

Jury members

The EIC pilot needs entrepreneurs and innovators to help evaluate proposals that could develop the next game-changing innovation. Find out how to become a jury member.

About

What is the EIC pilot and who is it for?

Success stories

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Making a splash for the future

Euronews covers just one of a myriad of projects funded by the EIC initiative
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Sensory feedback for amputees

Allowing lower-limb amputees to intuitively control and feel artificial prosthesis
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Powerful graphene batteries

An Estonian start-up has patented and commercialised ultracapacitors
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Highlights

News 15 January 2019
EIC SME Instrument awards €173.4 million

The European Commission will support 283 innovative projects under the EIC pilot to bring their innovations faster onto the market.

Believe in your dreams
News 31 October 2018
All RISE for the EIC

RISE experts appreciate the EIC approach and the tools suggested and recommend a permanent effort for improving tools and governance.

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News 29 October 2018
€12.2m for 246 small and medium-sized enterprises

SMEs from 24 countries have been selected for funding in the latest round of the SME Instrument.

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Innovation advisers

The EIC pilot relies on the input and advice of a wide range of innovators. These innovators meet in a group established by the Commission. Here you will find reports of their work and meeting minutes.

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