Unlocking EU Funding: EIC Pathfinder & Accelerator Explained

🔓 Unlocking EU Research Funding with Gillianne Bowman

Want to navigate the complex world of European research funding? Gillianne Bowman, Company and Research Advisor at Euresearch, is here to guide us through two impactful opportunities under the European Innovation Council (EIC, part of the EU’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme).

💼 What’s on the Agenda
Gillianne will guide you through the two key funding instruments and provide a clear overview of the upcoming application process and important deadlines.

🔬 EIC Pathfinder
Early-stage, high-risk research (TRL 1–4)
Supports visionary technologies with potential to create entirely new markets
Designed for consortia of 3–5 partners
Project funding between €3–4 million

🚀 EIC Accelerator
For SMEs with late-stage, high-impact innovations (TRL 6–8)
Supports product development and market scaling
Offers up to €2.5 million in grants
Includes up to €10 million in equity financing
Comes with access to Business Acceleration Services

❓ Q&A with Gillianne
Stick around after the presentation for a Q&A session. A great opportunity to ask questions and explore how these funding instruments could support your research or innovation project.