EIC Pathfinder Open 2022

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The EIC Pathfinder Open 2022 call, part of the broader Horizon Europe framework, sought to fund ambitious, high-risk/high-gain scientific and technological breakthroughs at early development stages (TRL 1-4). This grant scheme aimed to foster radically new technologies with the potential to create new markets and address global challenges, focusing on deep-tech research. It emphasized collaborative research projects across EU Member States and Associated Countries.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities eligible for the EIC Pathfinder Open 2022 funding, its geographic scope, and the overarching objectives it aimed to achieve, primarily supporting early-stage, high-risk research with transformative potential.

What is Funded

This section details the thematic focus and project characteristics supported by the EIC Pathfinder Open 2022, emphasizing breakthrough research at low Technology Readiness Levels.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial aspects of the EIC Pathfinder Open 2022, including the type of funding instrument, typical funding amounts, and project duration.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the essential rules and criteria that applicants and beneficiaries needed to adhere to for the EIC Pathfinder Open 2022 call, covering consortium composition, application format, and other key provisions.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the submission and evaluation process for the EIC Pathfinder Open 2022, from application preparation to award decisions.

This section details the foundational legal framework and governing documents for the EIC Pathfinder Open 2022 funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

183,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

04.05.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Research & Development, Businesses

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Innovation Council (EIC)

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