HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATOROPEN-01
EIC Accelerator Open 2023
Plain-language summary
EIC Accelerator Open 2023 supports innovative startups and SMEs with blended finance through multiple cut-off submissions.
This call offers funding and support for startups and SMEs developing breakthrough innovations. It uses a blended finance model combining grants and equity investments. Applications can be submitted multiple times before the deadline.
Likely relevant for
- innovative startups
- SMEs
- deep tech companies
- scale-ups seeking growth funding
Project signals
market-creating innovationscalable technologycommercialization focus
What it funds
- breakthrough innovations with high market potential
- technology development and demonstration
- business acceleration activities
Expected outcomes
- commercialization of innovative products or services
- growth and scale-up of startups and SMEs
- strengthened European innovation ecosystem
Who can apply / participate
- startups
- small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- typically single applicants but consortiums may be possible under specific conditions
- applicants must be established in EU Member States or associated countries
- applicants must meet SME definition and innovation criteria
- must comply with specific financial and operational conditions
- exact consortium eligibility and composition rules
- detailed geographic restrictions
Must check before shortlisting
- specific eligibility criteria for company size and innovation level
- detailed funding conditions and application requirements
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not clearly stated and should be verified in official documents.
Application notes
- Multiple cut-off dates allow applicants to submit proposals several times before the final deadline.
- check specific submission deadlines for each cut-off
- verify required documents and eligibility conditions before applying
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:23 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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