Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the European economy, driving innovation, employment, and economic growth. Recognising their vital role, the European Innovation Council (EIC) Programme focuses on empowering SMEs through innovation funding, providing the financial support and resources necessary to transform innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. EIC’s Vision for SMEs The… Continue reading European Innovation Council Programme for SMEs: Empowering Small Businesses through Innovation Funding
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European Innovation Council Programme: Support for SMEs
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Programme plays a crucial role in fostering innovation across Europe, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative, part of Horizon Europe, aims to identify and support breakthrough technologies and game-changing innovations to strengthen Europe’s global competitiveness. The Role of the European Innovation Council The European Innovation Council… Continue reading European Innovation Council Programme: Support for SMEs
EIC Accelerator: Evolution or Revolution in Funding Innovation
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator has garnered significant attention for its ambitious goal of fostering ground-breaking innovation across Europe. This programme is designed to support start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have high potential for growth and impact. The question that arises, however, is whether the EIC Accelerator signifies an evolution or… Continue reading EIC Accelerator: Evolution or Revolution in Funding Innovation
Unlocking Growth: Eurostars Programme for European SMEs
The Eurostars Programme stands as a beacon of support and opportunity for European Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), offering a platform to unlock growth and innovation. Designed to foster collaboration and drive research and development (R&D) initiatives, the Eurostars Programme plays a pivotal role in propelling SMEs towards success in a competitive global landscape. In… Continue reading Unlocking Growth: Eurostars Programme for European SMEs
Eurostars Guide: Smart Choices for SMEs
In today’s competitive business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face significant challenges when it comes to accessing funding for research and innovation projects. However, the Eurostars programme offers a unique opportunity for SMEs to overcome these obstacles and drive innovation. Eurostars provides tailored support for collaborative projects led by research-performing SMEs, making it… Continue reading Eurostars Guide: Smart Choices for SMEs
Eligibility for EIC Accelerator: SMEs and Startups
Eligibility for EIC Accelerator: Can your startup/SME apply? Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent 99% of all businesses in the European Union. They are the driving disruptive mechanism for innovative solutions and a digital sustainable economy. Consequently, they are in front of the revolution to tackle challenges like climate change, resource efficiency, and social cohesion… Continue reading Eligibility for EIC Accelerator: SMEs and Startups
Revised EIC: Innovation Types
The EIC Accelerator will support different types of innovation, in particular those based on deep-tech or radical thinking, but also social innovation. Within the revised EIC: innovation types are present and explained. For the purpose of the present guidelines, “deep-tech” refers to a technology based on cutting-edge scientific advances and discoveries. It is characterized by… Continue reading Revised EIC: Innovation Types