European Innovation Council (EIC) Pre-Accelerator 2025 (up to €500,000)

The EIC Pre-Accelerator 2025 is a pilot funding initiative offering grants to early-stage deep-tech startups in widening countries. It provides up to €500,000 in grant funding to help validate technology, refine the business model, and prepare for major funding rounds such as the EIC Accelerator. The program aims to boost innovation potential for high-tech startups developing physical, biological, or digital technologies.

Grant funding up to €500,000; fast-track to higher TRLs; enhanced market readiness and investor appeal; direct pathway to EIC Accelerator or private investment.

Open to one-person SMEs from Horizon Europe Widening countries developing deep-tech innovations in physical, biological, or digital technologies.

Submit a pitch deck of up to 15 slides by email to securefunding@catalyze-group.com; visit the official page for more information.