EIC Pathfinder Challenge: Responsible Electronics

The EIC Pathfinder Challenge: Responsible Electronics is open to a wide range of applicants, including academic institutions, research organizations, and small to medium-sized enterprises from EU Member States and Associated Countries. The primary objective is to support the discovery and development of sustainable electronic materials and manufacturing processes.

This funding program supports a diverse range of projects focused on sustainable innovations in electronics. It targets the development of advanced materials, novel processing methods, and unconventional applications that align with circular economy principles and reduce environmental impact.

The EIC Pathfinder Challenge: Responsible Electronics provides funding in the form of grants, with individual projects eligible for significant contributions to support ambitious research and innovation endeavors.

Applicants must adhere to specific conditions regarding proposal admissibility, consortium formation, and project implementation, including environmental considerations and ethical practices.

The application process for the EIC Pathfinder Challenge involves preparing a detailed proposal and submitting it through the European Commission's Funding and Tenders Portal. Evaluation criteria include scientific excellence, potential impact, and the quality of implementation, with specific prioritization rules for equally scored proposals.

The EIC Pathfinder Challenge: Responsible Electronics is firmly rooted in the legal and policy framework of the European Union, particularly under the Horizon Europe programme. Key documents provide the legal authority and operational guidelines for this funding initiative.