How much does the EIC Accelerator fund?
Up to €12.5M blended (up to €30M equity-only via STEP Scale-Up), for technologies at TRL TRL 5-8.
Which EU programmes fund early-stage (TRL 1–4) research?
EIC Pathfinder and Horizon Europe Research & Innovation Actions fund early-stage, low-TRL research — often at a 100% funding rate.
What's the most non-dilutive EU funding for startups?
EIC Pathfinder grants are 100% funded with no co-financing or equity. The EIC Accelerator's grant component (up to €2.5M) is also non-dilutive; its equity is optional.
How many European VC funds and incubators can I browse?
EUACC lists 1241+ EIF/ETCI-backed VC funds (filterable by stage, sector, country) and 460+ Digital Innovation Hubs — all free, no signup.
What EU funding calls are open right now?
Open calls are pulled live from the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and shown with their real deadlines on each programme page and via the AI assistant — ask it 'what's open now'.
Is EUACC free?
Yes. All programme, investor and incubator data is free to browse with no signup wall, in 24 EU languages. You only sign up to save and draft applications.
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