This quick quiz will help determine whether your organisation and project meets the core eligibility requirements of the EIC Accelerator funding program.
Please answer each question carefully, at the end of the quiz you will get some feedback on your eligibility and an opportunity to discuss your chances of success with our team.
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Is this programme right for you?
Are you a start-up or SME legally based in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country?
Are you working on an innovation that could create a new market or disrupt an existing one?
Do you need significant funding (€500K–€17.5M) to bring your innovation to market?
Innovation and Technology Readiness
Is your innovation based on a scientific breakthrough, deep-tech, or highly advanced technology?
Has your technology reached at least TRL 5 (validated in a relevant environment)?
Funding and Business Readiness
Are you seeking grant or blended finance (grant + equity) rather than equity-only support?
Does your business have a clear plan to scale across Europe and beyond?
Can you demonstrate that private investors currently consider your innovation too high-risk to fund alone?
✅ You are likely eligible for the EIC Accelerator!
Your company and innovation appear to meet the key requirements - from being an SME in an eligible country to having a disruptive, high-risk technology with strong market potential. Now is the time to start shaping a compelling application that highlights your breakthrough, the scale of your ambition, and your funding needs. With careful preparation, you can position your proposal strongly in this highly competitive programme.
Get in touch with us if you’d like expert guidance on building a winning proposal.
❌ You may not be eligible for the EIC Accelerator at this stage.
Don’t be discouraged - many promising projects first build momentum through other EU or national funding routes before targeting the Accelerator. Strengthening your technology readiness, refining your business model, or establishing an eligible SME base could open the door in future. In the meantime, other funding opportunities may be a better fit for your current stage.
We’d be happy to help you identify the best alternatives and map a pathway towards Accelerator readiness - reach out to us to explore your options.
