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EIC Accelerator 2026 - Short proposal

Open call · rolling / continuous submission.

Referencecand-177
Source programmeauto-discovery
Typegrant
Statusopen
Last updated2026-08-05

What this call is about

What it funds: The EIC Accelerator 2026 supports innovative projects with high market potential, focusing on breakthrough technologies and scalable solutions. Who can apply: Not specified in the published call. Funding: Not specified in the published call. Deadline: Not specified in the published call.

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Frequently asked

When is the deadline for cand-177?

No fixed deadline is listed — the call appears to accept rolling or continuous submissions. Verify on the official programme page.

How do I check if my startup is eligible?

Eligibility depends on country, entity type, team size and technology readiness (TRL). VIRA.space (Virtual Innovation Research Assistant) runs a free structured eligibility check against the full call requirements — this page shows only a teaser summary.

Where is the official call published?

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