# EIC (European Innovation Council)
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## Public content

**slug:** eic
**term:** EIC (European Innovation Council)
**definition:** The EU's flagship innovation programme with a €10.1B budget (2021-2027), designed to identify and support breakthrough technologies and game-changing innovations. The EIC operates through three main instruments: Pathfinder (early-stage research, TRL 1-4), Transition (validation, TRL 4-6), and Accelerator (market-ready, TRL 5-9, offering up to €2.5M grant plus €15M equity).
**related links:** 
  -     **href:** /programmes/eic-accelerator
    **label:** EIC Accelerator Guide
  -     **href:** /programmes/pathfinder-open
    **label:** EIC Pathfinder Guide
  -     **href:** /programmes/eic-transition
    **label:** EIC Transition Guide
  -     **href:** /compare/eic-accelerator-vs-pathfinder
    **label:** Accelerator vs Pathfinder
**related terms:** 
  - trl
  - blended-finance
  - seal-of-excellence

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**last verified at:** 2026-06-08T12:09:46.297+00:00
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