EIC Accelerator 2026

Type: Other

Issuer: European Innovation Council

Scope: The EIC Accelerator Open calls have no predefined topic: This call is for innovations in any field of technology and innovations that cut across different scientific, technological, sectoral, and application fields.

Eligibility: Applicants from EU Member States and countries associated to the Horizon Europe programme: Single start-up or SME (including spin-outs)

Funding: Varies, depending on component

Deadline: Short proposals: rolling. Next full-proposal batch: 4 November 2026, 17:00 Brussels time (requires a GO on the short proposal).

Official announcement