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EIC Pathfinder

European Innovation Council

EIC Pathfinder supports research teams to research or develop an emerging breakthrough technology

  • Use: R&D;
  • Date closing: -
  • Amount: - 4.0M €
  • Industry focus: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery; Arts; Tourism; Health; ICT; Food; Manufacturing; Chemical industry; Construction; Education; Energy and water supply; Transportation; Media; Others;
  • Total budget: 300M €
  • Entity type: Public Agency
  • Vertical focus: Disruptive technologies
  • Website: https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/
  • Status:
    Open
  • Funding type: Grant;
  • Funding rate: 100%
  • Geographic focus: Horizon Europe associated countries; European Union;
  • Public/Private: Public
  • Stage focus: Seed; Series A;
  • Applicant target: University; RTO; Startup; SME; LE;

Overview

Pathfinder project are focused on R&D. The complexity and high risk of the research will require multidisciplinary collaborations to seek new technological solutions. The consortium must comply with tue minimum rule of 3 independent legal entities from 3 different countries. 1 at least has to be in one Member State. Once this minimum rule is exceeded, more institutions and more countries can participate. Once the consortium is formed, candidates must submit into the platform a scientific report following the template of the call, with a maximum length of 25 pages. In 2022 two cuts are expected, 1 open cut off 2nd March 2022, and pathfinder challenges 1 cut-off 26 october 2022.

Last updated on 2023-02-21 09:57

EIC Pathfinder FAQ

2 questions
FundingTrip Team
consultant | Communications
What is the maximum grant under the EIC Pathfinder?
August 15, 2023 - 17:30
Answer by FundingTrip Team
consultant | Communications
The EIC Pathfinder programme offers grants of up to EUR 3 million (open) or EUR 4 million (challenges), or more if duly justified, to achieve the proof of principle and validate the scientific basis of breakthrough technology ( Technology Readiness Levels 1-4)
August 25, 2023 - 07:49

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