EIC Pre-Accelerator: Fueling Deep-Tech Potential in Widening EU Regions

Key dates:

‍The EIC Pre-Accelerator call opened on 12 June 2025 and will close on 18 November 2025. Applications must be submitted via the official Funding and Tenders portal before the deadline. Successful applicants will also benefit from:

• EIC Business Acceleration Services: tailored coaching, mentoring, and events to improve investor and market readiness.
• EIC Accelerator Fast Track: following a mid-project review, strong performers maybe invited to advance directly to the flagship EIC Accelerator programme. This two-stage support ensures that funding is complemented by strategic business growth opportunities, positioning projects for long-term success.
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Why It Matters

The Pre-Accelerator helps startups strengthen their technology, improve investorreadiness, and access high-value business support. By combining funding with mentoringand networking, it ensures participants are better prepared for growth and follow-onopportunities such as the EIC Accelerator.

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How Inventya Can Help

At Inventya, we’ve guided dozens of companies through EU funding opportunities, turningstrong ideas into winning proposals. With the Pre-Accelerator, we can support you by:

• Eligibility checks to ensure your project meets all criteria
• Proposal development that highlights innovation, market potential, and impact
• Financial planning to structure the required 30% co-funding
• Narrative building to tell a compelling story to reviewers
• End-to-end guidance to manage timelines, compliance, and application strategy

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With Inventya by your side, you can turn this unique programme into a launchpad forgrowth and set your sights on the EIC Accelerator as the next step.

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