EIC opens LinkedIn group for Transition awardees, with verification and targeted BAS updates
- ›The European Innovation Council invites EIC Transition awardees to join a dedicated LinkedIn group for peer exchange and updates.
- ›The group, called The EIC Transition Beneficiaries Group. Powered by EIC, is reserved for Transition beneficiaries and requires an EU survey to verify projects.
- ›Members will see EIC Business Acceleration Services news, partner calls, success stories, Ask Me Anything sessions and other community initiatives.
- ›The EIC Community Programme will continue to support peer learning through events such as Winter and Summer Schools, Community Talks and Welcome Days.
- ›Practical limits include platform privacy and algorithmic visibility, the administrative burden of verification, and the group utility depending on active member participation.
EIC launches LinkedIn group for Transition awardees to share opportunities and challenges
The European Innovation Council is inviting beneficiaries of its Transition funding scheme to join a dedicated LinkedIn group created specifically for their cohort. The group aims to provide a moderated, community-driven space where Transition awardees can exchange practical advice, highlight achievements and stay informed about EIC Business Acceleration Services and related opportunities.
What the group offers
Named The EIC Transition Beneficiaries Group. Powered by EIC, the space is presented as a hub for innovators who received Transition grants. Promoted features include updates on open calls tied to EIC Business Acceleration Services, exclusive partner calls, published success stories on the EIC Community Platform, engagement with industry experts and participation in initiatives such as Ask Me Anything sessions and other interactive events designed for peer learning.
Who can join and how verification works
Access is restricted to beneficiaries of the EIC Transition scheme. To confirm eligibility the group requires prospective members to complete an EU survey that identifies their EIC project. The stated purpose is to keep the community focused and to ensure that discussions are relevant to Transition awardees.
How this ties to EIC Business Acceleration Services
The group is explicitly positioned as a conduit for information about EIC Business Acceleration Services or EIC BAS. That includes announcements about open BAS calls, the EIC Service Catalogue and access pathways to services meant to help deep tech teams scale their commercial efforts.
| Resource or feature | What it provides | Where to find it |
| EIC BAS open calls | Opportunities for service packages and tailored support | EIC Community calls page and group announcements |
| Success stories | Examples of beneficiary progress and lessons learned | EIC Community Platform articles and group posts |
| Ask Me Anything sessions | Direct access to experts and EIC staff | Group events and scheduled posts |
| EIC Service Catalogue | Catalogue of partner services to apply for | EIC Community resources and BAS pages |
Context within the EIC Community Programme
The LinkedIn group sits under the broader EIC Community Programme. That programme organises peer learning and tailor made training events. Named initiatives include EIC Winter and Summer Schools, EIC Community Talks and Welcome or Coordinators Days. The aim is to create multiple touch points for awardees to learn, network and access bespoke support.
Why this matters, and where to be cautious
A dedicated group can lower the coordination cost of finding relevant peers and information. It can also amplify opportunities from EIC BAS and partner calls. However platform choice and execution matter. LinkedIn is a commercial network that relies on algorithmic feeds, user data policies and platform moderation that are outside EIC control. Membership utility will depend on how actively EIC staff and awardees post and engage.
Practical advice for Transition awardees
If you are eligible consider joining but prepare to treat this as one channel among several. Maintain an up to date LinkedIn profile, complete the EU survey for verification and set clear boundaries on what you post. Use the group to find partners, learn about EIC BAS calls and to surface challenges where peer advice could be quick and actionable.
Official notes and disclaimer
The EIC describes the group as community driven and restricted to Transition beneficiaries. The announcement reminds users that the information is provided to facilitate knowledge sharing and includes a formal disclaimer that it should not be interpreted as the official position of the European Commission or any other organisation. Awardees should continue to rely on formal EIC communications and the EIC Community Platform for authoritative procedures and eligibility details.