EIC Pathfinder
by European Innovation Council
EIC Pathfinder, run by European Innovation Council, offers grants of up to EUR 4 million for early-stage deep-tech R&D, plus booster grants of up to EUR 50,000 for commercialization testing [0].. Applications close Oct 28, 2026 · time not confirmed.
Benefits
Grants of up to EUR 4 million for early-stage deep-tech R&D, plus booster grants of up to EUR 50,000 for commercialization testing [0].
Equity taken: None
Eligibility
Consortia of at least three independent legal entities from EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries. Single applicants eligible for Challenges [0].
Open to: EU Member States, Horizon Europe associated countries
Timeline
- Oct 28, 2026 · time not confirmed
- Annual · next expected Dec 31, 2026
Questions and answers
When is the deadline for EIC Pathfinder?
The deadline is Oct 28, 2026 · time not confirmed. The organizer does not state a time, so OSH treats it as the end of that day anywhere on Earth.
Who can apply to EIC Pathfinder?
Consortia of at least three independent legal entities from EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries. Single applicants eligible for Challenges [0].
What does EIC Pathfinder offer?
Grants of up to EUR 4 million for early-stage deep-tech R&D, plus booster grants of up to EUR 50,000 for commercialization testing [0]., for None equity.
Sources
- 1.European Innovation Council — European Innovation Council · Official