EIC has launched funding opportunities for international expansion through the EIC ACCESS+ initiative. EIC ACCESS+ provides co-funding of up to 50% of the costs for deep-tech startups to access essential business services from the EIC Service Catalogue. Startups can receive up to €60,000 in financial support to access services that will accelerate their growth, improve their market readiness, and help secure investment.
Who can apply: This funding opportunity is available to European deep-tech startups that are recipients of EIC Awards (EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator) or holders of the Seal of Excellence. Applicants must be deep-tech startups combining cutting-edge science, technology, or engineering solutions. The legal entity of the company must be based in one of the EU countries.
Application Timeline: The application portal will open on November 1, 2024, and remain accessible until May 31, 2026, unless otherwise communicated.
First-Come, First-Served Basis: Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Each application will receive an electronic time stamp upon submission. Evaluations will occur weekly in cohorts, with results communicated within seven days of the cohort closing.
Apply here to leverage this funding opportunity.
Global Business Inroads (GBI) is a partner of the European Innovation Council (EIC) to support EIC Community members to enter and develop opportunities in India and the USA markets with our teams and offices spread across Europe, India, US and UK.
You can find an excerpt of our services on the EIC Service Catalogue:
- India & USA Market Access (technology validation, business partnerships and investment) – Internationalisation
- India & USA market Pilot Project Deployment with local partners – Internationalisation
- Missions to international events in India & USA for partnership development and market access – Matchmaking
You can also find a short presentation of EIC ACCESS+ through this link.
