EIC Accelerator Funding
Which projects qualify for funding?

The EIC Accelerator programme is open to SME and small mid-cap companies that have a breakthrough technology at TRL 5 and only need the solution to be dismantled at TRL 5-8 to be implemented for operational use and commercialised and market scaled at TRL 9.

Grant component (TRL 5-8)

Grant financing of R&D work at TRL 5 to 8. This represents the stage of technology development where implementation of the technology for operational use is carried out for final validation and market deploymen.

Investment component (TRL 9)

Capital funding for work at TRL 9. This is the stage when the final solution is produced in large quantities and market scaling, marketing and promotion takes place.

EIC Accelerator Grant
Who can apply?

The EIC Accelerator program is aimed at SMEs and small mid-caps wishing to carry out a project independently in order to commercialize a breakthrough innovation.

SME’s

Employing < 250 persons and
balance sheet assets < < EUR 43 million or
revenues < EUR 50 million
(calculated for the entire capital group and related entities).

Small mid-cap enterprises

non-SMEs with < 499 employees - calculated for the entire capital group and related entities.

Acquisition EIC Accelerator Grant
What costs are eligible for funding?

The EIC Accelerator program uses grants to finance the entire innovation development process. Within the investment component, it is possible to fund all activities necessary for the commercialization of the solution, market entry, scaling of operations/products, as well as marketing and promotion.

remuneration of the R&D team

subcontracting of R&D work

fixed assets as part of a prototype

research materials and raw materials

depreciation or costc use of research equipment

depreciation or cost of using intangible assets

rental of laboratory space

Pre-implementation work

indirect costs

delegation costs

EIC Accelerator Grant
What is the project funding level?

Under the EIC Accelerator, companies can receive blended finance designed to support the development process of a solution (R&D activities from TRL 5 to 8) as well as its deployment and scaling (TRL 9).

grant component

level of support: 70%
maximum amount: EUR 2.5 million
only for SMEs

investment component

equity financing from 0.5 to 15 million euro
in exchange for shares in a company, up to a maximum of 25%

Guide
to the EIC Accelerator (only PL)

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EIC Accelerator 2026
Current calls for applications

You can follow the current competition schedules on the KPK (National Contact Point) websites.

Why
innology?

The R&D application process requires a rare combination of technical expertise, formal regulatory knowledge, and an understanding of evaluation logic. Errors often lead to rejection—rejection rates in the EIC Accelerator exceed 90%.