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

€118 million to go to new projects under EIC Pathfinder Challenges! 🚀 30 breakthrough research projects have been selected in the latest EIC Pathfinder Challenges call. Learn more about those selected: link.europa.eu/tcWNmG

Registrations for the #EICSummit26 are open! 🚀 Get ready to join Europe’s boldest deep-tech innovators, visionary founders, leading investors, and policymakers. Whether you’re building, investing, or exploring what’s next - this is where it happens. 👉 b2match.com/e/eic-summit-2…

Support deep-tech researchers and innovators on their journey from lab to market. You can support this journey in two distinct roles: 🤝 As a mentor 📋 As a stakeholder Apply by 10 April to make the first cut: tinyurl.com/yc7mf845 #eicBAS

The EIC continues to step up its support for Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem 🇺🇦 The EIC has awarded €20 million to 41 Ukrainian deep tech startups and SMEs, helping them bring breakthrough ideas closer to market. More here: link.europa.eu/HdndQt

On #WorldHealthDay we celebrate #EUeic Accelerator awardees advancing healthcare! 🧠Nurami Medical’s sutureless ArtiFix patch prevents cerebrospinal fluid leaks.  🫀Nimble Diagnostics enables non-invasive, real-time coronary stent monitoring. More: tinyurl.com/hmezy4nc

🚀 Only 2 spots left #EUeic Awardees & Seal of Excellence holders, find the right EIC Partner for your challenge at the EIC ACCESS+ Matchmaking Session. 📅 23 April | Online 🎤 5–7 min pitch 🔒 Private session 💶 Up to EUR 60 000 co-funding 🔗 tinyurl.com/4jtbsshj #eicBAS

🇪🇺 Europe is back at @GITEXAfrica 2026! From 7 to 9 April 2026, we will bring a delegation of 9 EIC-backed companies to the EIC Pavilion. 📍 Hall 19, booth 19B – 30 ➡️ Discover more about the 9 EIC-backed companies: tinyurl.com/4n522ws5 #GITEXAFRICA #D4DHub

Advancing sustainable farming through collaboration 🌾 10 EIC agritech pioneers met with @Bayer at our latest #EUeic Corporate Day to co-create solutions for soil health, precision agriculture, and crop protection. ➡️ Watch the highlights 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=f5p2rM… #eicBAS

👩‍🔬👩‍💼 Women innovators wanted! 👩‍🔬👩‍💼 Apply to the EIC Women Leadership Programme to strengthen your leadership, scale your impact, and shape the future of European innovation. Apply for the open call by 19 April: tinyurl.com/bpaz34u7

Exciting new opportunities at EISMEA! There are 4 open positions as Project manager in our units, 2 for EIC Accelerator and 2 for EU and Place-based Innovation Ecosystems. See the vacancy here and apply via the EU CV online database: link.europa.eu/Y9r779 @EUeic

The path from lab to market is where innovation truly takes shape. 🚀 Applications are now open for the Entrepreneurship Immersion, one of the EIC Entrepreneurial Trainings part of the EIC Tech to Market Programme. Apply by 9 April: tinyurl.com/5677nzen

📢 EIC ACCESS+ Open Call update #EUeic-backed innovators can access up to EUR 60 000 in co-funding via the EIC Service Catalogue. ⏳ Apply by 31 May 2026 🆕 Service delivery deadline extended to 30 October 2026 Learn more: tinyurl.com/v8kxx38x

🌏 EIC awardees: are you ready to expand your business to Asia? Applications are now open for the first mission of the EIC Global Business Expansion Programme, and our first business mission in June is heading to South Korea! 🇰🇷 Apply by 15 April: tinyurl.com/mr3vydz3

Following months of careful preparation with the #EUeic, 11 EIC-backed companies met with @Sanofi in Paris to explore AI-driven solutions in biomanufacturing, drug development, and patient engagement. Watch the highlights 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=LnfZaR… #eicBAS #healthcare #pharma

🌍 From Marrakech to Madrid, April will be packed for the #EUeic Business Acceleration Services. From GITEX Africa to corporate days, EIC BAS keeps creating opportunities for EIC awardees to connect with partners & spark new collaborations 🚀 🔗 tinyurl.com/8r7xdfrz #eicBAS

We have released our Tech Report 2026! 🚀 It features 25 emerging deep tech signals with the potential to influence Europe’s future innovation and industrial landscape. Discover the whole thing: link.europa.eu/r8V37W

📢 Don’t miss the next #EUeic Business Acceleration Services newsletter! 👀 Subscribe now to our newsletter and open calls digest to get the latest updates on #eicBAS activities and opportunities for EIC awardees. 🔗 link.europa.eu/MBkJqH

🚨 Are you curious about how semiconductor manufacturing is evolving? We explored this topic at an interactive pitching session hosted by the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme powered by SPIN4EIC. 🎥 Watch our video: youtube.com/watch?v=Jg3bIe…

Calling all women innovators across Europe! The EIC Women Leadership Programme is now open for applications from EIC and @EITeu-backed women researchers and entrepreneurs. 🎥Watch video below to see what awaits you. Apply by 19 April 👉 tinyurl.com/bpaz34u7

Are you an #EUeic innovator ready to accelerate your growth and missed EIC ACCESS+ Info Session #11? Watch the recording available now and learn how to access expert support and co-funding to access the EIC Service Catalogue! 🎥 Watch here: tinyurl.com/4u6ph6e9 #eicBAS