EIC Work Programme 2026 Grants
The European Commission has adopted the 2026 work programme of the European Innovation Council (EIC), which will further strengthen support for deep technology research and innovative businesses with high growth potential.
In 2026, the Pathfinder, Transition, Accelerator and STEP Scale-up programs will offer more comprehensive opportunities than ever before for research teams, startups and technology SMEs to achieve breakthroughs from research to global market entry.
EIC Pathfinder
Research and innovation grants for breakthrough research from the laboratory to the prototype.
EIC Transition
Market capacity grants to prepare for market entry.
EIC Accelerator
“Scale-up grants and investments” to support business growth.
Step Scale Up
Significant investments that help companies become global leaders.
