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EIC Work Programme 2026 funding

Major EU funding for breakthrough innovation, research, and startup scaling across all sectors.

Type
Grant
Organizer
European Innovation Council (EIC)
Deadline
28 October 2026 (estimated)
Where
European Union and Associated Countries
Compensation
Grants up to €4M for Pathfinder, up to €2.5M for Transition, and mixed funding for Accelerator.
Disciplines
Digital Arts, Design, Mixed Media, Interdisciplinary Arts, Technology

About this opportunity

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has outlined its 2026 Work Programme, offering substantial funding via three main schemes: Pathfinder (for high-risk research), Transition (for validating results), and Accelerator (for scaling startups/SMEs). These grants and investments support breakthrough innovations that have the potential to create new markets. While primarily tech-focused, the program often supports interdisciplinary projects involving digital arts, creative industries, and media technology.

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