EIC Pathfinder Open

About This Opportunity

Early-stage scientific/technological research aimed at breakthrough technologies without predefined thematic priorities

Eligibility Criteria

Multidisciplinary research consortia meeting Horizon Europe/EIC eligibility requirements

Application Process

How to apply ? You must submit your proposal via the Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal before the given deadline. Deadline for submitting your proposal: EIC Pathfinder Open : 12 May 2026 EIC Pathfinder Challenges: 28 October 2026 Apply Additional opportunities Fast Track scheme The Fast Track scheme allows specific treatment of proposals that result from existing Horizon Europe (including the EIC Pathfinder) to submit directly to the full application stage of the EIC Accelerator. Hop On facility The Hop On facility allows research institutions from widening countries to join already ongoing R&I actions under the EIC Pathfinder and the Horizon Europe Pillar 2. EIC Pathfinder portfolio Strategic Plans The Programme Managers proactively manage EIC portfolios. The specific portfolio obje

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