European Innovation Council
Brussels, Belgium
The European Innovation Council provides grant and equity funding to startups and SMEs developing breakthrough, deep tech, and disruptive innovations with strong scaling potential.
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Alumni startups
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Total investments
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Successful exits
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About the program
The European Innovation Council aims to support top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies, and researchers with bright ideas. The EIC co-invests alongside private investors in early-stage startups that have ESG impacts.
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Investment offer
Blended finance (grant + equity) or investment-only options. Grant component below EUR 2.5 million for innovation activities (TRL 6-8). Up to €10 million of equity investments for market launch and scale up.