Enhancing synergies between the EIC and Startup Europe

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The 'Enhancing synergies between the EIC and Startup Europe' program aims to bolster Europe's startup ecosystem by fostering collaboration between the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the wider Startup Europe initiative. This call seeks to accelerate the scaling of digital and deep tech companies, contributing to the EU industry's competitiveness and strategic autonomy through market-ready technology solutions. It specifically encourages integration with other EU and national programs and emphasizes inclusivity for startups in Widening countries.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives

This section outlines the types of entities eligible for funding, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives. The program targets a broad range of organizations across Europe, aiming to strengthen the European startup ecosystem and promote innovative solutions for key industrial challenges.

What is Funded: Project Scope

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas that can receive funding, along with information on eligible costs and the typical maturity level of supported initiatives. The focus is on innovative, market-driven solutions in digital and deep tech sectors.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides essential financial details about the program, including the type of financial support offered, the overall budget, and the expected duration of funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the critical conditions and requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible for funding, covering submission guidelines, financial and operational capacities, and grounds for exclusion.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the procedural steps for submitting an application and explains the process by which proposals are evaluated and selected for funding.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern the program, providing transparency regarding its operational framework and the rules it adheres to.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

EUR 6 million

Deadline

Deadline:

17.11.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories or OCTs), eligible non-EU countries, and Associated Countries, with a specific focus on including ecosystems in Widening countries.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Applied Research

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Mobile World Capital, University of Jaén, SYNYO GmbH, CSI Center for Social Innovation Ltd, Kyiv Academic University, Egyptian Center for Innovation and Technology Development, Nanonet Foundation, UAT Municipiul Roman, ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA, Czech China Educational Exchange Association, Academia La Hoz - Carlos Lorenzo de la Hoz, SOLUTOPUS - RECURSOS E DESENVOLVIMENTO LDA, Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence for Design, CARDET, PRENSILIA SRL, Bashkia Himare, CENTAR ZA URBANI RAZVOJ UDRUZENJE, AITOWN S.R.L., ISE GROUP, BUILD UP LABS, UNIPESSOAL, LDA, AGRI LIGHT AFRICA, APSU - ASSOCIACAO PORTUGUESA DE STARTUPS, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, GRANT GARANT SRO, JUGOIZTOCHEN DIGITALEN INOVACIONEN HUB, AgriClima Consulting, European Women in VC

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