Incubation Scheme
EIC Accelerator
Grant and equity funding support for high-potential European startups and SMEs developing breakthrough innovations.
EIC Accelerator Funding – Supporting Europe’s Most Innovative Startups
The EIC Accelerator is a Horizon Europe funding programme designed to support startups and SMEs developing breakthrough innovations with the potential to create new markets, transform industries, and deliver significant economic and societal impact.
The programme combines non-dilutive grant funding with equity investment, helping innovative companies move from advanced product development to commercialisation and international scale.
Funding Highlights
Grant Support: Up to ₹21.26 Crore
Equity Investment: Up to ₹63.78 Crore
Total Potential Support: Up to ₹85.04 Crore
Funding Type: Grant + Equity Investment
Application: EIC Accelerator Open and Challenge-based calls
Innovation Stage: Product / Revenue
Geographic Focus: Europe & eligible associated countries
Key Benefits
Non-dilutive grant funding for innovation activities
Access to significant equity investment for scaling
Support for high-risk, high-impact innovations
Access to investors and European innovation networks
Business acceleration and coaching support
Assistance in building global market presence
Support to strengthen competitiveness and long-term growth
Eligibility
The programme is primarily suitable for innovative companies with:
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6–8
High innovation and market potential
A scalable and commercially viable business model
Strong growth and internationalisation potential
Eligibility based in an EU Member State or associated country
Funding Support
Grant Funding: Up to ₹21.26 Crore for eligible innovation and development activities.
Equity Investment: Up to ₹63.78 Crore to support commercialisation, scale-up and market expansion.
Blended Finance: Grant and equity financing can provide comprehensive support from innovation development through commercial growth.
How FinGrow Consultancy Can Help
Our EIC Accelerator consulting support includes:
Eligibility Assessment
Proposal Preparation
Pitch Deck Review
Financial Planning
Application Submission
End-to-End Grant Consulting
Take the first step towards securing international innovation funding with FinGrow Consultancy Services.
Our Process
From idea to execution, with clarity at every step
A practical, founder-friendly journey designed around your eligibility, documents and goals.
Understand
We learn about your venture, goals and current stage.
Assess
We review eligibility, opportunity and the right incubation route.
Prepare
We organise the application, business information and supporting documents.
Support
We guide submission, respond to requirements and follow up through the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Incubation support, explained clearly
What does incubation support include?
We help founders understand the opportunity, assess eligibility, prepare supporting information, organise documents and stay on track during submission and follow-up.
Do I need an established business to apply?
Requirements differ by programme and founder stage. We review your idea, entity status and documents first, then explain the most suitable route.
Will FinGrow guarantee approval?
No. Approval is decided by the relevant authority or incubator. Our role is to improve clarity, readiness and process discipline.
Eligibility
Eligibility details can be reviewed by our advisory team based on your profile.
Benefits
Guidance on applicable benefits, subsidy support and documentation readiness.
Required Documents
Document requirements vary by scheme. Our team will share a precise checklist during consultation.
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