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EIC - European Innovation
Council
The EIC Accelerator supports start-ups and SMEs with innovative products, services, or business models with high potential to disrupt or create new markets. Eligible applicants can receive up to €2.5 million in non-dilutive grants and up to €15 million in equity investments. The application process is streamlined into three steps, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation and support system. This initiative is part of the European Innovation Council's efforts under Horizon Europe, focusing on strategic, high-impact innovation.
Total Budget:
95,5 billion EUR
Submissions:
2 deadlines per year
Eurostars Eureka: Funding for innovative projects in R&D collaboration
The Eurostars Eureka program empowers R&D-intensive SMEs and research organizations to collaborate on innovative projects across borders, enhancing their competitive edge on the global stage. Funded by EUREKA member countries and the European Union, Eurostars supports projects in all technological and market areas, providing a flexible, bottom-up approach. It specifically targets the development of new products, processes, or services that can be rapidly commercialized. By fostering international partnerships, Eurostars facilitates access to new markets and accelerates the growth of ambitious companies.
Total Budget:
€1.6 billion EUR
Submissions:
2 deadlines per year
ERC Grants
The European Research Council (ERC) is a pivotal element of the EU's Horizon Europe framework, designed to support frontier research across all fields, solely based on scientific excellence. It offers several distinct grant schemes, such as Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, and Synergy Grants, catering to various stages of a researcher's career. The ERC empowers researchers to pursue their most daring scientific ideas and has significantly contributed to high-quality research that often leads to unexpected or transformative results. This autonomy is further supported by the comprehensive structure and governance of the ERC, ensuring accountability and fostering an environment conducive to innovation.
Total Budget: €16 billion EUR
Grant types: Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, and Synergy Grants
Several submission dates each year, divided across their different grant types.
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Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is the EU's flagship funding program for research and innovation, running from 2021 to 2027 with a budget of €95.5 billion. It aims to tackle global challenges like climate change and boost the EU's competitiveness through research and innovation. The program emphasizes collaboration and excellence, supporting a wide range of projects from individual teams to large-scale partnerships. It features initiatives like the European Innovation Council and missions targeted at specific goals, promoting a strong and inclusive European Research Area.
Focus Area:
Research and Innovation
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