An overview of the upcoming EIC funding opportunities and new features introduced in 2027.

Speakers from the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) of the European Commission will present an overview of the main EIC funding schemes: 

• EIC Pathfinder: for advanced research on breakthrough or game-changing technologies;
• EIC Transition: for transforming research results into innovation opportunities;
• EIC Accelerator: for individual companies to develop and scale up breakthrough innovations with high risk and high impact.
• EIC STEP Scale up: for scaling up strategic technologies for Europe.

Dedicated sessions will also highlight the services available to all EIC-funded projects and companies through the Business Acceleration Services (BAS), including access to coaches, mentors, global partners, and the innovation ecosystem. 

Additional upcoming info sessions:

• the EIC Accelerator Challenges on 20 November 2026, and
• the EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges on 3 February 2027.

You can register below and already submit your questions through Slido.