Weekly funding brief · 3 September 2026

How to Win an EIC Accelerator Grant (2026 Guide)

Step-by-step strategy for crafting a winning application for the highly competitive EIC Accelerator program.

How to Win an EIC Accelerator Grant

The EIC Accelerator offers up to €2.5M in grants and €15M in equity. But with a <5% success rate, how do you stand out?

Step 1: The Short Application

Focus on the problem and your breakthrough innovation...

Step 2: The Full Proposal

You need a bulletproof commercialization strategy...