How to apply to services through the new EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue
- ›The European Innovation Council has launched an EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue listing partner organisations offering acceleration, infrastructure, training and specialist services to EIC innovators.
- ›EIC beneficiaries can browse, filter and apply for partner services on the catalogue. Some offers are free, others discounted or negotiable and some are eligible for co-funding through EIC ACCESS+.
- ›The EIC Partners were selected under the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme to plug gaps in sector-focused support and to improve investor matchmaking, but service scope, eligibility and capacity vary between partners.
- ›Practical steps and safeguards are provided for applicants, including subscription to regular highlights and a helpdesk contact for questions.
EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue: what it is and how to use it
The European Innovation Council has published an EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue that collects offers from vetted ecosystem organisations. The catalogue is designed to help EIC awardees and Seal of Excellence holders access specialised acceleration, infrastructure, training and advisory services not always available through standard EIC Business Acceleration Services. The announcement encourages innovators to browse partner offers, apply directly through the platform and in certain cases seek co-funding.
What types of services are on offer
The catalogue aggregates a range of services that span common start-up and scale-up needs as well as niche technical support. Expect acceleration and incubation placements, sector-specific training, access to laboratory and R&D equipment, technology due diligence, and advisory services on legal, financial and intellectual property matters. Offers vary in duration, price and application modality.
How to find and apply for a service
Access the EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue through the EIC Community platform. You can filter offers by your EIC instrument category for tailored results, for example EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator or Seal of Excellence holders. Services are also grouped by categories such as Business Planning, Fundraising Support, Access to Infrastructure, HR talent and more. Each service listing includes a description and an “Apply now” button when applications are open. Offers with upcoming or expired application windows show as “Currently closed”.
Some services accept applications on a rolling basis while others operate with fixed deadlines. To keep track of openings the EIC distributes the EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue Highlights by email on a bi-monthly basis. You can subscribe from the catalogue or the EIC Community pages.
Who the partners are
The initial group of EIC Partners includes accelerators, incubators, research and technology organisations, cluster organisations and venture firms from across Europe and the United Kingdom. They were selected under the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme which aims to expand the EIC Business Acceleration Services by closing gaps in specialised, sector-focused support and enhancing interactions with investors.
| Partner | Country | Representative services or focus (summary) |
| BGI – Building Global Innovators | Portugal | Acceleration, venture building, sustainability and agrifood programmes |
| VDI/VDE-IT | Germany | Project management, technology assessments and innovation policy support |
| Consilience Ventures | United Kingdom | Venture building and investor-facing support |
| Soulmates Ventures | Czechia | Sustainability-focused VC and accelerator support |
| Catalyze Group | Netherlands | Innovation consultancy, funding and project management |
| Cambridge Future Tech | United Kingdom | Deep tech venture building and scouting |
| Angels Santé | France | Health-focused angel network and investment readiness |
| IPN – Pedro Nunes Institute | Portugal | RTD laboratories, incubator and technology transfer |
| Global Corporate Venturing – Mawsonia | Germany | Corporate venturing and open innovation |
| InnovX | Romania / UK / Belgium | Accelerator programmes focused on financial institutions and corporates |
| E-Health Venture | Belgium | Digital health acceleration and market access |
| ART-ER Attractiveness Research Territory | Italy | Regional innovation and internationalisation support |
| Biocat - BioRegion of Catalonia | Spain | Life sciences cluster support, acceleration and adoption programmes |
| Sue Ellen Investments | Sweden | Investment and venture support (site status may vary) |
| HighWay AI | Belgium | AI acceleration and technical validation support |
| GAIN - Axencia Galega de Innovación | Spain | Regional innovation programmes and public support |
| Inkubator Sežana | Slovenia | Incubation and local scale-up support |
| CBRTP - Centrum Badań i Rozwoju Technologii dla Przemysłu S.A. | Poland | R&D services, nanomaterials and manufacturing testbeds |
| RaiseV | Netherlands | Startup acceleration and VC readiness programmes |
This table shows the partners named in the initial announcement along with their country and a short description of typical services observed or publicised by the organisations. Service portfolios and availability may change and should be checked on each partner page in the catalogue.
How the partners fit into EIC programme architecture
Practical application checklist and tips
The catalogue makes many offers discoverable, but practical readiness improves chances of timely impact. Below are recommended steps and cautions for applicants.
If something does not look right or the service seems unclear, ask for clarifications from the partner and the EIC helpdesk before committing. The catalogue includes an EIC Partnerships helpdesk contact for questions and practical support.
Where to get official help and updates
Subscribe to the EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue Highlights to receive bi-monthly emails about new services and deadlines. For direct queries about partnerships and the catalogue contact the EIC Partnerships helpdesk at eicpartnerships-helpdesk@eic-bas.eu. Use the EIC Community platform to find partner pages and to apply to listed services.
Context and a measured assessment
The EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue addresses a genuine gap. Deep technology companies often need specialised facilities, niche expertise and investor contacts beyond what generic acceleration can supply. Making partner services discoverable is a logical next step for the EIC.
Two caveats matter. First, listing services does not guarantee quality, capacity or successful outcomes. Delivery depends on each partner. Applicants should perform due diligence and align offers to realistic timelines. Second, co-funding and discounted rates help but do not remove resource constraints. EIC ACCESS+ type schemes partially reduce costs, but beneficiaries must still manage matching and implementation risks.
Finally, the presence of partners from non-EU jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, reflects cross-border ecosystem dynamics but may raise legal and administrative issues for some beneficiaries. Check procurement, state aid, data transfer and contracting rules carefully.
Quick summary and next steps
The Service Catalogue is a searchable gateway to partner-provided acceleration, technical, and advisory services. Start by logging into the EIC Community platform, filter by your EIC instrument and service needs, review partner pages, request clarifications and, where appropriate, prepare an ACCESS+ co-funding application or direct application to the partner. Keep subscription to the bi-monthly highlights and use the EIC helpdesk for practical questions.
Contact and subscriptions
Subscribe to the EIC Partners’ Service Catalogue Highlights via the catalogue page. For help contact eicpartnerships-helpdesk@eic-bas.eu. Always check partner pages on the EIC Community platform for the most up-to-date service descriptions and application windows.