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EIC Accelerator Grant Support UK
What is the EIC Accelerator Programme?
The EIC Accelerator Programme is a key funding initiative under Horizon Europe, designed specifically for innovative SMEs and start-ups looking to scale up breakthrough technologies and enter new international markets. Managed by the European Innovation Council (EIC), the programme provides substantial financial support along with business acceleration services to facilitate rapid growth and commercialisation of high-risk, high-impact innovations.
Who is Eligible for the EIC Accelerator Grant?
The EIC Accelerator Grant targets highly innovative SMEs and start-ups with disruptive technologies that have high potential for market success. Companies must:
| Eligibility Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Company Location | Based in an EU Member State or Associated Country (including the UK) |
| Innovation Level | Developing breakthrough innovations with high technological risk |
| Market Potential | Demonstrate potential to scale and reach international markets |
| Commercialisation | Clearly defined commercialisation plans |
Who is Eligible for the EIC Accelerator Grant?
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The EIC Accelerator Grant targets highly innovative SMEs and start-ups with disruptive technologies that have high potential for market success. Companies must:
| Eligibility Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Company Location | Based in an EU Member State or Associated Country (including the UK) |
| Innovation Level | Developing breakthrough innovations with high technological risk |
| Market Potential | Demonstrate potential to scale and reach international markets |
| Commercialisation | Clearly defined commercialisation plans |
How Does the EIC Accelerator Application Process Work?
The EIC Accelerator application is highly competitive and follows a multi-stage process, each requiring careful preparation and strategic positioning. FI Group helps clients navigate every step, ensuring your proposal resonates with evaluators and meets the rigorous standards of Horizon Europe.
| Application Stage | Description |
| Short Application | This stage involves submitting a 5-page written proposal, a 10-slide pitch deck, and a 3-minute video. It serves as an initial screening where your project’s ambition, innovation, and scalability must be clearly demonstrated. FI Group supports the development of concise, compelling materials that align with EIC priorities. |
| Full Application | If successful at the short stage, you are invited to submit a detailed proposal, including technical documentation, work plan, risk assessment, market analysis, and financial forecasts. FI Group ensures your submission is compliant, strategically aligned, and highly competitive. |
| Interview | Finalists are invited to a live interview in Brussels (or remotely), where a panel of EIC experts will assess your pitch and ask in-depth questions. Our team offers mock interview preparation, helping your leadership team deliver confident, persuasive presentations. |
How Does the EIC Accelerator Application Process Work?
The EIC Accelerator application is highly competitive and follows a multi-stage process, each requiring careful preparation and strategic positioning. FI Group helps clients navigate every step, ensuring your proposal resonates with evaluators and meets the rigorous standards of Horizon Europe.
| Application Stage | Description |
| Short Application | This stage involves submitting a 5-page written proposal, a 10-slide pitch deck, and a 3-minute video. It serves as an initial screening where your project’s ambition, innovation, and scalability must be clearly demonstrated. FI Group supports the development of concise, compelling materials that align with EIC priorities. |
| Full Application | If successful at the short stage, you are invited to submit a detailed proposal, including technical documentation, work plan, risk assessment, market analysis, and financial forecasts. FI Group ensures your submission is compliant, strategically aligned, and highly competitive. |
| Interview | Finalists are invited to a live interview in Brussels (or remotely), where a panel of EIC experts will assess your pitch and ask in-depth questions. Our team offers mock interview preparation, helping your leadership team deliver confident, persuasive presentations. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
EIC Accelerator Grant
Below are answers to some common queries regarding the EIC Accelerator Programme and how FI Group can support your application process. Our extensive experience with Horizon Europe grants and a dedicated team of PhD-qualified scientists, engineers, and seasoned business consultants positions us uniquely to guide your successful application.
PhD-Level Experts for EIC Accelerator Grant Success
At FI Group, our expert consultants blend technical insight with grant writing excellence to maximise your chances of success. We guide you through every stage of the EIC Accelerator process, from eligibility checks and strategic planning to full proposal development and pitch coaching.
“The EIC Accelerator Grant is not just about funding, it’s about strategic growth. Our specialists understand how to position your technology and business model to demonstrate maximum impact. With FI Group, your innovative ideas are transformed into compelling proposals, designed to capture the attention of evaluators.”
– Dr. Fawzi Abou-Chahine, Funding Director
PhD-Level Experts for EIC Accelerator Grant Success
At FI Group, our expert consultants blend technical insight with grant writing excellence to maximise your chances of success. We guide you through every stage of the EIC Accelerator process, from eligibility checks and strategic planning to full proposal development and pitch coaching.
“The EIC Accelerator Grant is not just about funding, it’s about strategic growth. Our specialists understand how to position your technology and business model to demonstrate maximum impact. With FI Group, your innovative ideas are transformed into compelling proposals, designed to capture the attention of evaluators.”
– Dr. Fawzi Abou-Chahine, Funding Director
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Spotlight on Success: Stablepharma Secures €2.5M Through the EIC Accelerator
In early 2025, Stablepharma Ltd was awarded €2.5 million in grant funding through the EIC Accelerator to advance its StablevaX™ technology, an innovation set to transform vaccine distribution by removing the need for cold‑chain logistics.
FI Group UK played a pivotal role in reviewing and strengthening the company’s final submission. Working closely with Stablepharma’s executive team, FI Group helped refine the technical narrative, align financials with key clinical milestones, and enhance the overall credibility and clarity of the application. The award made Stablepharma one of just five UK companies selected in a highly competitive round of over 1,200 applicants.
This success highlights how expert grant consultancy can significantly improve outcomes for high-potential applicants seeking funding under Horizon Europe’s most competitive instruments.
Spotlight on Success: Stablepharma Secures €2.5M Through the EIC Accelerator
In early 2025, Stablepharma Ltd was awarded €2.5 million in grant funding through the EIC Accelerator to advance its StablevaX™ technology, an innovation set to transform vaccine distribution by removing the need for cold‑chain logistics.
FI Group UK played a pivotal role in reviewing and strengthening the company’s final submission. Working closely with Stablepharma’s executive team, FI Group helped refine the technical narrative, align financials with key clinical milestones, and enhance the overall credibility and clarity of the application. The award made Stablepharma one of just five UK companies selected in a highly competitive round of over 1,200 applicants.
This success highlights how expert grant consultancy can significantly improve outcomes for high-potential applicants seeking funding under Horizon Europe’s most competitive instruments.
What Our Clients Say
Leading innovators across the UK, from deep-tech start-ups to large research-driven corporates, trust FI Group to guide their most strategic grant bids. Our tailored support has helped secure multi-million euro awards through Horizon Europe, the EIC Accelerator, and Innovate UK. Clients return to us year after year for our end-to-end delivery, strategic insight, and deep evaluator understanding.
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