About
What this opportunity supports
Flagship European deep-tech scale-up funding for high-risk innovations at technology readiness levels 6 to 8. Access route: EU Member State and Horizon Europe associated-country startups and SMEs are eligible. Third-country applicants must relocate before the full proposal stage; UK applicants can use the grant-only route. This record is linked to the programme owner’s official source. Confirm the current call, local requirements, consortium structure and application route before investing in an application.
Funding
Grant below €2.5M plus €1M–€10M equity or blended finance
- Funding type
- Grant and equity
- Programme type
- International technology programme
- Equity requirement
- Not stated in the source listing
Who can apply
Startup · SME
- Startup stage
- Seed · Early Stage · Growth · Scale-up
- Registration
- International access: Relocate / associated entity · Eligible EU or associated-country SME
- Founder lens
- Founders · Researchers
Eligibility
Quick interpretation
EU Member State and Horizon Europe associated-country startups and SMEs are eligible. Third-country applicants must relocate before the full proposal stage; UK applicants can use the grant-only route.
Innovative product, service or business model with potential to create or disrupt markets.
Innovation activity is generally at TRL 6 to 8.
Eligibility confidence: 98%
This is a source-led interpretation, not an official eligibility decision. Verify every condition on the official programme website.
Required documents
Prepare before starting
Refer to the live official call for country-specific registrations and required evidence.
Application process
Typical route
- Open the official programme or challenge page.
- Confirm the current call window and the required local, partner or consortium route.
- Submit only through the official application route.
Dates & source