HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATORCHALLENGES-02
EIC Accelerator Challenge: Aerosol and surface decontamination for pandemic management
Plain-language summary
EIC Accelerator Challenge for innovations in aerosol and surface decontamination to manage pandemics.
This call targets innovative solutions for aerosol and surface decontamination to help manage pandemics. It supports projects aiming to reduce infection spread through improved hygiene technologies. Funding is available through the EIC Accelerator with multiple cut-off dates.
Likely relevant for
- innovative health technology developers
- companies working on infection control
- startups in pandemic management
- researchers in decontamination methods
Project signals
aerosol decontamination technologiessurface cleaning innovationspandemic management tools
What it funds
- Development and demonstration of aerosol and surface decontamination technologies
- Innovative solutions for pandemic infection control
- Technologies reducing virus transmission via surfaces and air
Expected outcomes
- Improved pandemic management through better decontamination
- Commercially viable health technology innovations
- Enhanced public health safety measures
Who can apply / participate
- SMEs
- startups
- small mid-caps
- Single applicants or small consortia allowed
- Eligible entities from EU Member States and associated countries
- Applicants must meet EIC Accelerator eligibility criteria
- Exact consortium size limits
- Specific country eligibility details
Must check before shortlisting
- specific eligibility criteria
- funding rates and budget limits
- submission deadlines and cut-off details
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not clearly stated and must be verified in the official call documents.
Application notes
- Multiple cut-off dates allow for several submission opportunities before the final deadline.
- Standard EIC Accelerator application documents required
- Compliance with EIC Accelerator rules and conditions
- Prepare and submit application via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
- Follow guidelines for multiple cut-off submissions
- Check specific deadlines for each cut-off
- Verify eligibility and documentation requirements
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:22 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
Official source text
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