Library FAQ
What recent focus has the EIC applied to Agriculture & Food?
Recent efforts include targeting biotech and cell-based food production through a 2024 Challenge call on Precision Nutrition; to date this area has received over €30 million in support.
What role will Pathfinder Challenge competitions play for Space?
Challenge competitions under the Pathfinder in 2023 and 2024 are expected to help increase the pipeline of earlier-stage activity in Space.
What technology does VEOWARE develop and what problem does it address?
VEOWARE develops next-generation motion control systems and robotics for spacecraft to enable rapid orientation changes for the many satellites that currently lack state-of-the-art motion control.
What technology has traceless developed and what funding did it secure?
traceless turns agricultural residues into a renewable, safe, compostable biomaterial with around a 91% lower production and disposal carbon footprint compared to plastics; it closed a €36.6 million financing round to scale to large-scale production.
Which European initiatives and bodies does the EIC work with to maximise impact?
The EIC works with the European Research Council (ERC), European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), InvestEU, Horizon Europe, and the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), and has strengthened partnerships with national innovation agencies.
Which thematic areas are listed under Space in Horizon Europe?
Communications & Space-based Connectivity; Earth Observation & Meteorology; Launchers, Propulsion & In-space mobility; Missions, Operations & Space Traffic Management; Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing; Spacecraft Systems & Technologies; Space Debris & Space...
How does the EIC assess emerging energy technologies?
Programme Manager Carina Faber focuses on a holistic assessment framework that integrates technical, economic, environmental and social factors for consistent and transparent evaluation.
How does the EIC support flight qualification of space hardware?
The EIC initiates early commercialisation activities and collaborates with DG DEFIS to facilitate in-orbit demonstration/validation (IOD/IOV) launches.
How does the EIC work with other EU innovation actors and national agencies?
The EIC builds partnerships with ERC, EIT, InvestEU, Horizon Europe, the Enterprise Europe Network, and national innovation agencies, enabling schemes like EIT Fast Track, national Plug-In projects, and joint business acceleration services.
How many EIC projects address Agriculture and Food technologies and what are their goals?
The portfolio spans nearly 80 projects across all TRLs aimed at improving resource efficiency, reducing emissions, and supporting fair livelihoods in line with the EU Farm to Fork Strategy.
How many projects does the EIC support in Climate & Environmental Tech and what is an example case?
The EIC has supported over 75 projects in climate and environmental tech. Example: CO2BioClean uses CO2 to produce biodegradable PHA polymers, opened a pilot plant in 2024, and received EIC investment that validated the project and expanded investor networks.
How much EIC funding targets novel cancer detection and treatment approaches?
The EIC allocated approximately EUR 500 million for novel approaches to detect and treat cancer.
What are FlexiForm and MATERRUP and how did the EIC support them?
FlexiForm develops 3D knitted textile formworks to reduce embodied carbon; MATERRUP manufactures low-carbon cement from uncalcined clay sourced from waste. The EIC Programme Manager facilitated industry partnerships, technical and business support, and helped...
What breakthrough did the 3P-Tec project report and how did the EIC help?
3P-Tec discovered that plant egg cells can fuse two sperm-producing offspring with three parents—bypassing hybridisation barriers and shortening time-to-market for climate-adapted seeds—and the EIC’s Tech to Market programme guided their journey to market read...
What challenges does the EIC address in medical technologies, especially AI and imaging?
Key hurdles include access to specialised investors, early adopters, high-quality datasets, clear clinical pathways, and navigating regulatory approval. The EIC addresses these through collaboration, networking, procurement pilots and regulatory engagement.
What data sources and methodology does the EIC use to track beneficiary companies and project outputs?
Data on private investment and beneficiary companies was collected by a consortium led by Jolt Capital with Winnovart using AI and data analytics on public data. The EIC Fund analysis was provided by the Commission’s JRC and the EIB. Pathfinder and Transition...
What did the E.T. PACK project achieve with EIC support?
E.T. PACK reached TRL4 under EIC Pathfinder, is preparing a flight-ready autonomous deorbit device under EIC Transition, and its team founded PERSE Space to commercialise EDT propulsion systems; the EIC provided funding, advice and visibility.
What initiatives has the EIC launched for the built environment?
Since 2023 the EIC launched initiatives leveraging novel materials, digital technologies and design practices to develop radical solutions for the built environment, including low-carbon construction and low or carbon-negative cement.
What is the EIC’s spotlight in renewable hydrogen and CO2 valorisation?
The EIC highlights electricity-based power-to-X and solar-to-X technologies that convert renewable energy into chemical products, valorise CO2 into feedstock, and enable sector coupling across energy, transport and industry.
What is the scale and focus of the EIC Energy portfolio?
The Energy portfolio includes over 100 projects, with nearly EUR 200 million allocated for batteries and supercapacitors and around EUR 150 million for hydrogen-related technologies, focusing on heating/cooling, storage and power-to-X/solar-to-X conversion.
What is the scope of EIC support in Health Biotechnology and Engineered Living Materials (ELMs)?
The Health Biotechnology portfolio includes over 150 projects across technology maturities. The EIC supports engineered living materials with community building and early regulatory dialogue in collaboration with EMA to ensure timely, safe pathways to patients...
What KPIs and funding allocations are reported for high-risk disruptive technologies?
Latest KPIs report funding commitments of €850 million for quantum and semiconductors; €725 million for AI; €700 million for energy generation and storage; €625 million for biotechnology and biomanufacturing; €500 million for advanced materials; and 1,350 uniq...
What mobility projects does the EIC support and what milestone activities were reported by Heart Aerospace?
The EIC mobility portfolio includes about 25 projects, mainly under the Accelerator, focused on electrification and autonomy; Heart Aerospace, supported by the EIC, developed the ES-30 hybrid-electric 30-seat airplane with milestones including proving electric...
What recent national collaborations and funding transfers did the EIC have?
Lithuania transferred EUR 12.5 million from Horizon Europe Pillar III to the EIC for 2024–2025 to fund high-quality innovation projects. Poland’s NCBR implemented innovation procurement and is deploying a EUR 113 million programme for at least 15 pre-commercia...