SMEs that have an innovative, product, service or business model that could create new markets or disrupt existing ones in Europe and even worldwide, have the ambition and commitment to scale up can apply to the EIC Accelerator programme.
The application process for EIC Accelerator is composed of three stages: the short application, the full application and the pitch. The purpose of the Eureka Fast Track is to channel successful Eurostars-3 companies into the EIC Accelerator, by offering them the opportunity to directly apply to the full application stage (Step 2).
The Eureka Fast Track scheme is open to companies that have completed a Eurostars-3 project in the last 2 years or are in the last 6 months of their collaboration at the time of their Fast Track submission. Applications are not restricted to Eurostars-3 project main partners: both the leading SME and other partner businesses are encouraged to apply, if they fit the eligibility criteria below.
Application Requirements
Applicants must be an SME or a small mid-cap and be established in a Horizon Europe country or a country associated to Horizon Europe.
All applicants must have an innovative business concept stemming from their Eurostars-3 project. Companies that have completed a Eurostars-3 project in the last 2 years or are in the last 6 months of their collaboration at the time of their Fast Track submission can apply Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator.
Timeline
Application submission opens: 12 August 2024
Application deadline: 6 September 2024, (14:00 CET) (15:00 UTC+3)
Invitations to online interviews to those selected: 3 October 2024
Online interviews: 7-8 October 2024
Selection and communication of results: 9 October 2024
More Information and Application
You can find out more about the "Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator" and apply at https://eurekanetwork.org/programmes/fast-track-to-the-eic-accelerator/.
Contact:
Yasin ERGÜL
TÜBİTAK TEYDEB
Tel: 0312 298 9682
E-mail: eureka@tubitak.gov.tr
