Global Infrastructure SherpaEIC Accelerator
The EIC Accelerator is a European Commission program that supports deep-tech startups and SMEs with breakthrough innovations. It provides blended finance (grants up to €2.5M and equity investments up to €15M) through the EIC Fund, alongside business acceleration services, to help scale high-risk, high-impact innovations across Europe and beyond.
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Strategic Overview
- The EIC Accelerator targets 'deep-tech' innovations, which are often based on scientific discoveries or engineering breakthroughs and have the potential for significant societal and economic impact, including in infrastructure.
- It provides a unique blended finance model, combining grants and equity, which is particularly attractive for high-risk, long-term development projects common in infrastructure innovation.
- The program focuses on scaling up European SMEs and startups, aiming to create global champions in strategic technology areas, including those critical for energy transition and digital infrastructure.
- Beyond funding, the EIC Accelerator offers business acceleration services, including coaching, mentoring, and access to investors and corporates, which is valuable for early-stage infrastructure innovators.
Deal Activity from Public Sources
EIC Accelerator awarded blended finance to 53 deep-tech start-ups, including those in energy and digital sectors.
EIC Accelerator awarded blended finance to 42 deep-tech start-ups, with a focus on energy, digital, and health.
EIC Accelerator awarded blended finance to 75 deep-tech start-ups, including those in energy and digital sectors.
EIC Accelerator provided funding to Verkor for its battery gigafactory project.
EIC Accelerator provided funding to Enapter for its AEM electrolyser technology for green hydrogen production.
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Track Record
460
Deals Completed
3
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€B2.6M
Total Value
Notable projects: Funding for Verkor (battery gigafactory), Funding for Enapter (green hydrogen electrolysers), Funding for Hardt Hyperloop (hyperloop technology)
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