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At the European Commission’s Startups and Scaleups Forum, EIC Board members Kat Borlongan and Bart Becks laid out a bold blueprint for Europe’s tech future. Their vision—captured in the Beyond Catch-Up document—calls for systemic change to make Europe a global innovation leader, not a follower.

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EISMEA has launched a call for tenders on Access to expertise and training through EIC Tech to Market training programme and venture building activities

The Commission has announced the winners and runners-up of the 11th edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators, jointly managed by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Trusted Investor Network brings together a select group of investors committed to co-investing in high-potential deep-tech companies alongside the EIC Fund.

First cohort of companies that have successfully passed the evaluation phase of the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale Up call announced

The EIC has been instrumental in accelerating the growth trajectory of start-ups. Over 70 EIC-backed companies have attained 'centaur' status, with valuations exceeding €100 million, and six of these companies are valued at over €500 million. Read more in the EIC Impact Report 2025.

The European Innovation Procurement Awards celebrate pioneering procurement initiatives that drive innovation and address key societal challenges across the European Union

31 successful projects selected under EIC Pathfinder Challenges call

The ERC and the EIC, each with their own unique objectives, offer complementary support to the European research and innovation ecosystem.

The European Commission has launched today the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital).

The latest episode of the Ideas Powered for business (IPFB) Talks highlights how IP due diligence helps protect innovation.

The European Commission has announced today the winner of the 2024 European Social Innovation Competition (EUSIC)

EU-funded ESIL initiative has developed a set of free, expert-drafted legal templates, designed specifically for pan-European angel investments.

The nine finalists for the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators have been announced today

This guidance is designed to help applicants make informed decisions regarding external support while emphasising the significance of personal engagement and understanding the application process.

The European Commission has announced today the three finalist projects of the European Social Innovation Competition 2024, standing out in the challenge of promoting "Digital Democracy" through social innovation

Check out the new batch of companies selected following the EIC Accelerator October 2024 cut-off.

Six projects are in the final stage of the fourth edition of the European Innovation Procurement Awards.