HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATORCHALLENGES-03

EIC Accelerator Challenge: Energy storage

Status
open for submission
Programme
Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
Action type
HORIZON EIC Accelerator Blended Finance
Opens
8 Dec 2022
Deadline
11 Jan 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
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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