The EIC confirms €1.8 billion for startups and DeepTech in 2027, with expanded defence and women-led startup support

The European Commission has allocated €1.8 billion in the 2027 European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme to support DeepTech startups, scale-ups, and researchers across Europe. The funding package aims to facilitate the transition of promising technologies from early-stage research to commercialisation, while also improving access to investment for women-led and defence-focused startups.

Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, highlighted the program's role in turning Europe's scientific excellence, talent, and industrial strength into new companies and lasting competitiveness. The programme includes the completion of a €1 billion commitment to the Scaleup Europe Fund, which aims to attract at least €4 billion in additional investments and support European technology companies through investments averaging over €100 million.

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