Prize or challenge · Europe and UK

EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026

European Innovation Council

Grant up to EUR 4 million, or more if duly justified, plus access to Booster grants up to EUR 50,000; EUR 96 million Challenges budget.

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Eligibility

Consortia in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries; single applicants may be eligible for Challenges; typically early technology readiness levels 1-4.

What EBG would check

Publish with the official application link and re-check material terms on the scheduled refresh date.

Risks and conditions

Challenge fit is mandatory and consortium/single-applicant rules vary by legal entity and call conditions.

Sources

This entry was checked against the provider’s own page. East Bridge Global does not run this programme, is not paid to list it and cannot influence a decision on your application. Terms and closing dates move without notice, so confirm them on the provider’s page before you commit time to it.

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