HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATORCHALLENGES-03
EIC Accelerator Challenge: Energy storage
Plain-language summary
EIC Accelerator Challenge on Energy Storage supports innovative energy storage solutions with multiple cut-off submission model.
This call targets innovative projects in energy storage technologies. It offers funding through the EIC Accelerator blended finance scheme. Applications can be submitted multiple times before the deadline.
Likely relevant for
- Energy storage technology developers
- Clean energy startups
- Innovators in battery and storage systems
- SMEs in energy sector
Project signals
Energy storage innovationCommercialization of energy storage solutions
What it funds
- Development and demonstration of innovative energy storage technologies
- Commercialization and scaling of energy storage solutions
Expected outcomes
- Advanced energy storage products or services
- Increased market uptake of energy storage technologies
- Contribution to clean energy transition
Who can apply / participate
- SMEs
- Startups
- Small mid-caps
- Typically single applicants or small consortia allowed
- EU Member States and associated countries
- Applicants must meet EIC Accelerator eligibility criteria
- Specific consortium size limits
- Exact funding rates
Must check before shortlisting
- Exact eligibility criteria
- Funding rates and budget details
- Consortium requirements
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not clearly stated in the call information.
Application notes
- Multiple cut-off dates allow submitting proposals several times before the final deadline.
- Check exact submission deadlines and cut-off dates
- Verify eligibility and required documents before applying
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.
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Official source text
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