EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges Support

Please fill out the contact form below to get professional support for EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges. To facilitate the assessment process, you can provide the following information:

• What type of activities do you want to fund? (i.e., scaling, R&D, scientific work, etc.)
• How much funding do you need?
• Are you eligible for the program?
• Do you have partners that are part of the project?
• What type of support do you prefer? (i.e., guidance, writing, AI tools, reviews)

About EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges

EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges represents a new pilot initiative delivering €300,000 (Stage 1) and up to €2.5 million (Stage 2) for breakthrough deep-tech innovations through ARPA-style staged funding mechanisms with integrated demand-side engagement. This initiative targets single entities or small consortia (2-3 partners) including SMEs, start-ups, and research organizations. Primary focus areas include Physical AI for autonomous robotics applications and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for animal-free biomedical testing, with TRL 4 entry requirements and demonstrated end-user commitment.