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

Behind every breakthrough in tech, there are bold women leading, building and redefining what’s possible. 🎙️ Discover their stories on the SheEIC Podcast, powered by the EIC Women Leadership Programme. 🎧 Tune in. Get inspired. Lead boldly. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

🚀 #EUeic Awardee or Seal of Excellence holder? Access up to €60 000 in co-funding (50%) to scale your innovation with expert support from the EIC Service Catalogue. ⏳ Open until 31 May 2026 ⚠️ First come, first served 🔗 eicaccessplus.eu/funding #eicBAS

🚨 Don't miss out on the EIC Pathfinder Challenges Info Session happening now! Join the livestream: link.europa.eu/GD4Kbn

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