accelerator

European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator

By European Innovation Council

November 4 is the remaining published 2026 full-proposal cutoff.

Onlinedeeptech · general
Sources checked Oct 26, 2026

Key dates

Application deadlines and published program milestones.

  1. Application deadline

    Published deadline

    Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 PM (Europe/Brussels)

    Deadline sourceChecked 2026-10-26

Next 2026 full-proposal batching cutoff: November 4 at 17:00 Brussels time. A successful short proposal is required; short proposals can be submitted any time.

Exact program milestones are not confirmed. Any broader event dates in the overview do not establish the precise cohort or pitch schedule.

Before you apply

Eligible innovative startups and SMEs can seek grants below €2.5M and equity investments of €1M–€10M.

Use the official program page to confirm these details before committing time or paying an application fee:

  • Your eligibilityCompany stage, team size and sector requirements.
  • Funding & feesEntry costs, investment terms and any equity commitments.
  • Attendance & residencyTravel, incorporation and in-person participation requirements.
Program-specific research notes (1)
  • Do not confuse continuous short-proposal submission with the full-proposal deadline.

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