The EIC Pre-Accelerator call is now open. Its aim is to raise SMEs’ and start-ups’ capacity to successfully apply for EIC Accelerator funding, attract private investment, or access national and regional support mechanisms, including Seal of Excellence programmes. The scheme is designed to unlock the innovation potential of early-stage deep tech companies from the widening countries. 

https://eic.ec.europa.eu/news/eic-pre-accelerator-call-launched-boost-deep-tech-companies-emerging-innovation-regions-2025-06-12_en