# Non-Dilutive Funding
EUACC page: https://www.euacc.ai/glossary/non-dilutive-funding
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**slug:** non-dilutive-funding
**term:** Non-Dilutive Funding
**definition:** Funding that does not require giving up company equity. EU grants are the primary form of non-dilutive funding for startups, providing capital to grow without reducing founder ownership. The EIC Accelerator is notable for offering both non-dilutive (grant up to €2.5M) and dilutive (equity up to €15M) funding in a single application, allowing founders to choose their preferred mix.
**related links:** 
  -     **href:** /compare/eu-grants-vs-vc-funding
    **label:** EU Grants vs VC Funding
**related terms:** 
  - blended-finance
  - equity-investment
  - eic

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