EIC Accelerator Challenge: Novel technologies for resilient agriculture
The EIC Accelerator Challenge: Novel technologies for resilient agriculture offers blended finance to support groundbreaking innovations in sustainable agricultural and food production. This program aims to foster the development and scaling of solutions that enhance resilience to environmental and social disruptions, aligning with key EU policy actions like the Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy. It is designed for single companies, particularly SMEs and small mid-caps, driving radical transformation beyond the current state-of-the-art.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives aimed at enhancing agricultural resilience. The EIC Accelerator Challenge focuses on single companies, particularly innovative SMEs and small mid-caps, and aims to support solutions applicable across EU Member States and Associated Countries.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects and thematic areas supported by the EIC Accelerator Challenge, emphasizing innovative solutions for resilient agriculture, from sustainable practices to advanced food processing, with a strong focus on high-TRL innovations ready for market.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial support mechanisms available through the EIC Accelerator Challenge, detailing the blended finance approach and the potential funding amounts for eligible projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the essential conditions and requirements that applicants must meet, covering submission protocols, collaboration structures, and specific financial stipulations to ensure eligibility and compliance with the program’s framework.
Application Procedure
This section details the structured application process for the EIC Accelerator Challenge, from initial submission steps to the evaluation and decision-making mechanisms.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal documents and regulations that underpin the EIC Accelerator Challenge, ensuring its operational framework and compliance.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
500,000 € to 17,500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Over 1.13 billion € allocated for EIC Accelerator Challenges in 2023.
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Financial Instruments
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries. Non-associated third countries can apply if they intend to establish or relocate an SME to an EU Member State or Associated Country. United Kingdom applicants can only receive grant-only funding.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Green Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, forestry & fishing, Food processing
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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