Enhancing synergies between the EIC and Startup Europe

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This program fostered synergies between the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the Startup Europe initiative to accelerate the scaling of digital and deep tech companies across Europe. It aimed to enhance the competitiveness and strategic autonomy of EU industry by supporting market-ready applications and technology solutions.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities and geographical areas eligible for funding, along with the overarching goals of the program. Funding targets a diverse range of organizations involved in startup ecosystems across Europe, aiming to bolster the continent's industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

What is Funded

This section details the specific types of projects, thematic areas, and developmental stages that the program supports. It highlights a focus on digital and deep tech innovations that can drive forward key European industrial and societal objectives, including those related to the green and digital transitions. Only explicit eligibility and exclusion criteria related to costs are mentioned.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides information on the financial aspects of the program, including the type of funding instrument, the overall budget allocation for the call, and the expected duration of funded actions. It also highlights a significant portion of the budget dedicated to supporting third parties.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the essential rules and criteria that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation. It covers application submission requirements, collaboration structures, budget constraints, and other general provisions.

Application Procedure

This section provides a guide to the application submission process, detailing how proposals are evaluated and the criteria used for selection. It outlines the step-by-step procedure for submitting applications and the key aspects considered during the award channel determination.

This section details the foundational legal and official documents that established and govern the funding program, providing transparency regarding its mandate and operational framework. It identifies the core authorization document and other critical regulations that shape its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

6,000,000 € (for 3-4 Coordination and Support Actions)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

The overall indicative budget for this call was EUR 6,000,000, intended to fund 3-4 Coordination and Support Actions.

Deadline

Deadline:

18.11.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries, Widening Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Startups, digital and deep tech companies, EU industry

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Scaling, Commercialization, Market Introduction, Pilot Testing, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Innovation Council (EIC)

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