Our analysis of projects funded under the 2024 EIC Pathfinder Open call reveals the true bottom-up nature of this funding scheme. We identify medical technology and quantum technology as last year’s hot topics and find that the involvement of SMEs in the project consortia is an important success factor.
The EIC offers funding instruments across the entire range of technology readiness levels and with the TRL progression, also the eligibility criteria change. We here provide an overview of the eligibility criteria for consortia across the different EIC funding instruments.
The 2025 EIC Pathfinder Open call is here, offering a chance to turn bold ideas into groundbreaking innovations. With high competition, now is the time to build a strong consortium and craft a winning proposal. In our blog post, we break down key insights and summarise the latest changes in the Part B template to help you prepare effectively.
The EIC Pathfinder Open submission deadline is fast approaching and now is the ideal time to start preparing your proposal. With increasing competition each year, it is essential to ensure your submission stands out. Here, we provide an overview of how we can support consortia in drafting high-quality, competitive proposals.
The 2025 EIC Pathfinder Open call witnessed a record-breaking total of 2,087 submissions. The evaluation process is underway, and the results are anticipated in autumn 2025. Here, we summarise some insights from these call statistics in comparison to previous years, and introduce novel funding opportunities offered by the 2025 Work Programme.