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EIC Accelerator 2026 - Short proposal
Open call · deadline 2026-12-17 (119 days left at last rebuild).
| Reference | cand-6 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | auto-discovery |
| Type | grant |
| Status | open |
| Closing date | 2026-12-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
What this call is about
What it funds: The EIC Accelerator 2026 funds innovative projects with high potential for scaling and market impact, focusing on breakthrough technologies and solutions. Who can apply: Not specified in the published call. Funding: Not specified in the published call. Deadline: Not specified in the published call.
Is your startup eligible for this call? VIRA checks the full requirements against your profile in minutes — country, entity type, TRL, consortium rules — and drafts your application package with AI.
Check my eligibility free →Frequently asked
When is the deadline for cand-6?
The listed closing date is 2026-12-17. Always verify on the official programme page — deadlines can shift.
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?
The authoritative source is the issuing programme's portal: official call page. VIRA links every tracked tender back to its origin.
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