Introduction:
The EIC Pathfinder is a funding program under Horizon Europe that offers support to research teams to develop the scientific basis underpinning breakthrough technologies. The program is designed for deep-tech projects with a high degree of scientific and technological ambition and risk, with the potential to create new markets.

General Description:
The EIC Pathfinder call supports the early development of future technologies, from activities at low Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 1-3) to proof of concept. Projects can receive additional funding to test the innovation potential of their research results. The call doesn’t have priority themes. Beneficiaries also have access to a range of tailored Business Acceleration Services (BAS), including access to global partners, mentors, experts, and innovation ecosystems.

EIC Pathfinder Open: Funds projects in any field of science, technology, or application without predefined thematic priorities.

Who can apply?

Consortia from EU Member States and countries associated to the Horizon Europe programme

• Consortia of at least three different independent legal entities
• At least one legal entity established in a Member State
• At least two other independent legal entities, each established in different Member States or Associated Countries
• Additionally, single applicants, small and larger consortia (two partners) for EIC Pathfinder Challenges only.

Requirements

Your proposal must meet all the following essential characteristics:

• Ambitions long-term vision for a radically new technology that has the potential to create new market and provide solutions for global challenges
• High-risk/high-gain breakthrough research that provides the foundations of the technology that you envisioning

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