EIC Pathfinder

European Innovation Council · Grant programme

OpenLast verified 6 Nov 2026

EIC Pathfinder funds consortia and early-stage researchers developing breakthrough technologies and deep-tech innovations, progressing from early TRLs up to TRL 3–4 with grants generally up to €4 million.

Calls

EIC TransitionOpenDeadline 14 Sep 2027

Key facts

Stages: Idea, Pre-seed
Sectors: Other deeptech
Ticket: up to €4M
Eligible countries: any EU member state
Provider based in: European Union
Timing: Deadline 25 Feb 2027
How to apply: Apply route unknown
Source: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-pathfinder_en

Evidence

Short excerpts from the sources, in their original language, that back the facts above.

DeadlineStage 1: 25 February 2027https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-pathfinder_en
KindThe EIC Pathfinder is a funding programme under Horizon Europehttps://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-pathfinder_en
Sectorssupporting the earliest stages of scientific, technological or deep-tech R&Dhttps://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-pathfinder_en
StatusThe European Commission has adopted the 2027 EIC Work Programme, unlocking €1.8 billion to support Europe’s most promising deep tech entrepreneurs and…https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-pathfinder_en
Ticketgrants of up to EUR 4 million or more if duly justifiedhttps://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-pathfinder_en
Ticketgrants of up to EUR 4 million or more if duly justifiedhttps://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-pathfinder_en

Status history

6 Nov 2026: Open (first extraction)

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