European Innovation Council

Welcome 2026! The EIC has a lot in store for you. 🤗 Check out all the funding opportunities under the EIC 2026 Work Programme. From funding research to backing startups to new challenges, there’s something for everyone. Discover more: link.europa.eu/vtNYK4

InnoMatch, part of the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme, has just launched its second open call for EIC Awardees. ⏰ Deadline: 17 April 2026 – 17:00 CET Apply now and bring your innovation closer to market➡️ innomatchproject.eu/open-call-2-fo… #eicBAS

Looking to expand to one of the most advanced innovation ecosystems? Join the EIC Global Business Expansion Programme in Korea! 🇰🇷  15–19 June: business mission in Seoul, including Nextrise, Korea's flagship start-up and innovation event. Apply: tinyurl.com/mr3vydz3 #EUeic

Today marks a defining moment for European startups and scaleups 🇪🇺 Thank you to everyone who built the momentum behind EU Inc. — a true bottom-up movement. We heard you. This is for you. (1/4)

Today is a defining moment for European founders and innovative enterprises, startups and scaleups. EU Inc. is here. @vonderleyen @EU_Commission

We are introducing EU Inc. To make building and growing a business across the EU faster, simpler, and smarter. 🔸 Start a company in less than 48 hours 🔸 No minimum capital requirement 🔸 Fully online and borderless

Shape the future of European deep tech! 🚀 The EIC Tech to Market Programme is expanding its Expert Network and launching an open call for Mentors and Stakeholders. 📌 Applications are open on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply before 10 April: tinyurl.com/yc7mf845

The newest impact data from the EIC Investor Readiness & Outreach and Ecosystem Partnership Programmes is out! 🚀 600+ companies, 7,400+ investors, 8,200+ introductions, 91 deals. Discover both programme’s success cases 👉tinyurl.com/2s4b36j9

📅 How can Europe turn research into global market impact? 24 Mar 2026 | 11:00 – Live with @euronews: From Research to Global Impact. With António Campinos (@EPOorg) & Michiel Scheffer (@EUeic) & more. View the line-up & sign up now: events.euronews.com/fromresearch_t… #EPOTechDashboard

💪 Where confidence meets impact In the wake of #InternationalWomensDay, we're spotlighting Anna Sandak, who transformed her leadership journey through the EIC Women Leadership Programme. Read more on her story: tinyurl.com/msyu5zze

This week, we brought @Zurich Insurance together with 9 pioneering #EUeic start-ups for an exclusive Corporate Day featuring targeted presentations & 1:1 meetings in Zurich 🇨🇭 focused on AI-driven compliance & smart building solutions Highlights: tinyurl.com/myex3kcs #eicBAS

🔥 Reflecting on @MWCHub 2026 MWC has come to an end after an impactful week focused on connectivity and digital transformation. Thank you to all speakers, participants and visitors who contributed to a successful week. 🎞️ Watch the highlights 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=7rh0zP…

Don't miss your chance to learn more about the 2026 EIC Pathfinder Challenges! 🚀 Join our online Info Session and hear from EIC Programme Managers about the 3 Challenges. Register here by 16 March: link.europa.eu/D4kh4F

How do we turn cutting-edge renewable tech into scalable solutions? ♻️ Join us 26-27 March 2025 in Brussels for a two-day deep dive with the #EUeic + startup @eChemicles! Hear from EIC's Pathfinder Challenge portfolios & leading startups Register now🔗 link.europa.eu/34KprQ

🎤 On day 2 of the #EDFInfoDays, colleagues from @EU_EISMEA took the stage: - Rosalía Vicente Alfonso presented how #EENCanHelp SMEs prepare for EDF calls - Stéphane Ouaki joined the Investors Panel to discuss funding opportunities At the event? Visit the @EEN_EU & @EUeic stands

Join us at the next #EUeic Multi-Corporate Day at @hellotmrc Global Summit! Receive business support to showcase your solutions in: 💾 semiconductor technologies 🤖 physical AI 🌐 edge computing 🩺 digital health ➕more! Apply by April 2 ➡️ tinyurl.com/2rrhpyb5

Don't miss the EIC in Prague! 👋 Join our Info Day and learn about the funding opportunities under the current work programme and hear from experts, beneficiaries and EIC Board Members. Register now: link.europa.eu/WcD9JQ

🚀 Europe’s deep-tech innovators are heading to #GITEXAfrica2026! From 7 – 9 April 2026, the EIC will bring 9 EIC‑backed innovators to Marrakech to showcase their digital technologies at the EIC Pavilion during GITEX AFRICA. More about the delegation 👉 tinyurl.com/2w6vy9jf

🏆The 9️⃣ finalists of the 2026 European Prize for #WomenInnovators are out Jointly presented by @EITeu & @EUeic, #WIPrizeEU celebrates women founders turning disruptive ideas into🔝startups —from breast cancer detection🔬 to reusable space capsules🚀 👉 link.europa.eu/MYNdYy

Meet the 9 finalists of the European Prize for Women Innovators 2026! These finalists are reshaping industries, strengthening Europe’s innovation ecosystem, and inspiring women and girls across the EU. 🏆 Discover the winners at the #EICSummit26 in June: link.europa.eu/HYkrpM

⏳Last chance to register for the EIC Tech to Market info session! Discover how the EIC Tech to Market Programme can support you in bringing your breakthrough research to structured venture creation. Register now 👉 tinyurl.com/mr23dp22 #EICT2M