EIC Pathfinder Open
The EIC Pathfinder Open program fuels ambitious, high-risk/high-gain science-towards-technology breakthrough research, including deep-tech, aimed at creating radically new technologies and addressing global challenges. It uniquely supports early-stage development at low Technology Readiness Levels (1-4), requiring interdisciplinary collaboration to push the boundaries of knowledge. The program's core lies in fostering transformative innovation, not incremental advancements.
Who is Funded by EIC Pathfinder Open?
The EIC Pathfinder Open program targets a diverse range of legal entities across EU Member States and Associated Countries. The primary goal is to fund collaborative research that leads to breakthrough technologies, with a strong emphasis on high-risk, high-gain approaches and interdisciplinary cooperation.
What EIC Pathfinder Open Funds
EIC Pathfinder Open focuses on foundational research and early-stage development of groundbreaking technologies. It does not limit itself to specific industries but rather embraces interdisciplinary approaches, with a clear emphasis on scientific and technological validation rather than immediate commercialization.
Type and Scope of EIC Pathfinder Open Funding
The EIC Pathfinder Open program provides grant funding with a significant maximum contribution per project. Projects are expected to define their duration within the application process.
Conditions and Requirements for EIC Pathfinder Open Applicants
Applicants to EIC Pathfinder Open must adhere to strict admissibility and eligibility conditions, particularly regarding consortium composition and proposal format. Compliance with the 'Do Not Significant Harm' principle is also mandatory.
EIC Pathfinder Open Application Procedure
The application process for EIC Pathfinder Open involves a single-stage submission and evaluation, with specific forms and guidance provided through the Funding & Tenders Portal.
EIC Pathfinder Open Legal Basis
The EIC Pathfinder Open program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring compliance with EU financial regulations and program-specific decisions.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
3,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: 136,000,000 € (for 2024)
Deadline:
07.03.2024
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries
Sectors:
Research and Development, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Innovation Council (EIC) under Horizon Europe
Managed By:
European Innovation Council (EIC)
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