Enhanced European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot

The Enhanced 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 researchers and innovators. Discover what is available.

Investment opportunities

Invest in innovative companies through the EIC Fund.

Our advisers

Advising the Commission on the EIC pilot and provide guidance on designing a fully-fledged EIC.

Community

The EIC pilot offers coaching and mentoring services to SMEs, or guidance on setting one up. Also Networking services available to innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists.

Programme Managers

Through EIC Programme Managers, the EIC is adopting innovative ways to manage funding.

About

What is the Enhanced EIC pilot and who is it for?

Success stories

Tobias J. Kippenberg

The future of basic research for technology development

Understanding the strengths and shortcomings of FET, and how this programme can evolve
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It's never too early

Meet Jan and Marius, young researchers involved in a FET project
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Keeping Europe at the forefront of innovation in medical imaging

Multiwave Technologies is developing metamaterial technologies with the potential for a positive impact on people’s lives
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Highlights

News 25 June 2020
EIC Fund an official entity

EIC equity Fund for high-impact innovation ‘opens its doors’ to provide equity to breakthrough innovation companies.

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News 9 June 2020
#EIC Pathfinder call closes

EIC Pathfinder (bottom-up call) receives 902 submitted applications - the largest ever response to the programme.

Connection between people and artificial intelligence technology
News 8 June 2020
€314 million to 72 innovative companies

EIC Accelerator selects 72 companies set to combat the coronavirus pandemic and contribute to the recovery plan for Europe.

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The advisory board

The Enhanced EIC pilot relies on the input and advice of a wide range of innovators and academics. These innovators and academics meet in a group established by the Commission. Here you will find reports of their work and meeting minutes. This group supersedes the High-Level Group of Innovators.

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