EIC to host three online information sessions on 2027 funding
Are you developing an innovative technology and exploring European funding or investment opportunities for 2027? In November, the European Innovation Council (EIC) is organising three online information sessions covering its upcoming funding opportunities and European scale-up financing.
The sessions provide an interesting opportunity for European companies and researchers to learn more about the different funding and investment instruments available to support breakthrough innovation, commercialisation and growth.
Scaleup Europe Fund Info Session (4 November 2026)
On Wednesday 4 November 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30, a dedicated information session will introduce the new Scaleup Europe Fund, launched in August 2026 and managed by EQT
The online session will explore:
- the set-up and objectives of the Scaleup Europe Fund;
- how the fund operates;
- what it could mean for founders, investors and the wider European innovation community.
More information and registration
EIC Work Programme 2027 (19 November 2026)
On Thursday 19 November 2026, from 09:30 to 15:40, the EIC will present its 2027 Work Programme, including upcoming funding opportunities and new features being introduced.
Speakers from the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) of the European Commission will provide an overview of the main EIC funding schemes:
- EIC Pathfinder: for advanced research on breakthrough or game-changing technologies;
- EIC Transition: for transforming research results into innovation opportunities;
- EIC Accelerator: for individual companies to develop and scale up breakthrough innovations with high risk and high impact.
- EIC STEP Scale up: for scaling up strategic technologies for Europe.
Dedicated sessions will also highlight the Business Acceleration Services available to EIC-funded projects and companies, including access to coaches, mentors, global partners and the wider innovation ecosystem.
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Accelerator Challenges 2027 (20 November 2026)
The following morning, on Friday 20 November 2026, from 09:00 to 12:30, the European Innovation Council will organise a dedicated online information session presenting the new Challenges under the EIC Accelerator scheme.
The session will take a closer look at the four Accelerator Challenges for 2027:
- Advanced in-situ Ocean Observation Technologies for Scalable, High-Resolution Marine Monitoring
- Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities
- Alternative Concepts and Key Enabling Technologies for Fusion Power Plants
- Carbon removal and utilisation for climate change mitigation and EU industrial resilience
Prospective applicants are invited to submit their questions in advance via Slido, with answers provided during the information session.
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