Accelerate Programme 2024

A permanently open call designed to support, scale, and accelerate industry startups and scale-ups into impactful players in the European manufacturing ecosystem.

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Agency	EIT Europe
Region	EU
Country	N/A
Legal form	Company
Start date	27 May 2024
End date	21 Apr 2025
Max funding	Up to €500,000 per company
Budget	€8,800,000
Coverage	Funding is provided to pursue activities aligned with EIT Manufacturing's Strategic Objectives, based on the project plan, budget, and investment terms.

Grant application conditions

Applicant Eligibility	Developing new products/services/solutions for manufacturing customers with a B2B business model. Solution at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or higher. Currently fundraising or preferably already in an ongoing funding round. Innovative product/service contributing to at least one of the EIT Manufacturing Strategic Objectives, thematic areas, and priority technologies. Relevant business and technical expertise available in the team. Sound business planning.
Geographic Eligibility	Private businesses (legal entities) with at least 2 team members and headquarters in any EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country.

Applicant Eligibility

Developing new products/services/solutions for manufacturing customers with a B2B business model.

Solution at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or higher.

Currently fundraising or preferably already in an ongoing funding round.

Innovative product/service contributing to at least one of the EIT Manufacturing Strategic Objectives, thematic areas, and priority technologies.

Relevant business and technical expertise available in the team.

Sound business planning.

Geographic Eligibility

Private businesses (legal entities) with at least 2 team members and headquarters in any EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country.

Eligible expenses

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