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European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator

European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator

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Overview

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator is a funding programme under the European Commission's Horizon Europe framework that provides a combination of non-dilutive grant funding and direct equity investments via the EIC Fund to support high-risk, high-impact deep-tech startups and SMEs.

Year Founded

2021

Portfolio Companies

47

Website

europa.eu

Investments

European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator investments
CompanyDateStageLead
WhisppJul 2026Early FundingCo-investor
Kore MetalsJun 2026GrantCo-investor
Pixel PhotonicsApr 2026SeedCo-investor
Arkadia SpaceMar 2026GrantLead
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator based?

European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

When was European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator founded?

European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator was founded in 2021.

How many portfolio companies does European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator have?

European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator has 47 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator's portfolio?

Recent investments visible on Caplight include Whispp, Kore Metals, Pixel Photonics, Arkadia Space, Whispp.

What was European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator's most recent investment?

European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator's most recent investment on Caplight was in Whispp in 2026.

What sectors does European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator focus on?

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What company stages does European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator focus on?

European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator's AUM?

European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator's assets under management are estimated between $10.8B and $10.8B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBrussels
Year Founded2021

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