EIC Pathfinder Open

The EIC Pathfinder Open supports early-stage development of future technologies based on high-risk/high-gain science-towards-technology breakthrough research. It aims to realise ambitious visions for radically new technologies with the potential to create new markets or provide solutions to global challenges.

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Agency	Horizon Europe
Region	EU
Country	N/A
Legal form	Company, NGO, Government organization, Private person, Other
Start date	19 Feb 2025
End date	20 May 2025
Max funding	3,000,000 EUR
Budget	142,000,000 EUR in 2025
Coverage	100%

Grant application conditions

Consortium Requirements	The proposal must be submitted by a coordinator on behalf of a consortium including at least three independent legal entities established in different countries, with at least one in an EU Member State and two in different Member States or Associated Countries.
Eligible Entities	Universities, research organisations, SMEs, startups, industrial partners, or natural persons.
Project Characteristics	Convincing long-term vision of a radically new technology. Concrete, novel, and ambitious science-towards-technology breakthrough. High-risk/high-gain research approach and methodology. Interdisciplinary research and development.
Expected Output	Proof of principle that the main ideas of the envisioned future technology are feasible, including top-level scientific publications in open access.
Gender Balance	Encouragement to empower female researchers and achieve gender balance among work package leaders.

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Application process

Application requirements