The European Innovation Council (EIC), established under the EU Horizon Europe programme, supports the identification, development and scale-up of breakthrough technologies and game-changing innovations across Europe.

With a budget of €10.1 billion for 2021–2027, the EIC supports innovators, start-ups and SMEs throughout the innovation journey, from early-stage research and technology validation to commercialisation and international expansion.

Through its funding instruments, equity investments via the EIC Fund, and Business Acceleration Services, the EIC helps innovative companies access expertise, investors, corporate partners and international markets.

The EIC supports innovation across sectors, including health and medical technologies, and helps European innovators bring transformative solutions to market and scale globall.