- Reference
- Not verified
- Implementing authority
- European Innovation Council / EISMEA
- Programme
- Horizon Europe - Widening Participation (WIDERA)
- Deadline
- 18 Nov 2027
- Days left
- 379 days
- Total programme budget
- Not verified
- Per beneficiary
- up to €500,000 sourceUp to €500,000 per company in the 2025 call. Amounts for 2027 are not yet published.
- Max. funding intensity
- Not verified
- Own contribution
- Not verified
- Funding type
- Grant
Total budget is not the amount one applicant can receive.
Overview
Prepares promising deep-tech SMEs from countries under-represented in Horizon Europe for the EIC Accelerator. In 2025, 70 companies were selected for around €32.5m in total.
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Status: Upcoming. The EIC FAQ says there is no call in 2026. A new call is foreseen for 2027 in the draft WIDERA 2026-2027 work programme. source
| Window | Opens | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 call (provisional dates) provisional | 5 May 2027 | 18 Nov 2027Provisional dates from the draft work programme, to be confirmed when the call is published. source | Upcoming |
Who can apply?
2 of 11 conditions confirmed
SMEs established in a Widening country (including Bulgaria), certain Associated Countries or an Outermost Region.
| Requirement | Our record | source |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian or EU legal entity | Established in a Widening country, Associated Country or Outermost Region. | source |
| SME, micro or large-enterprise eligibility | SMEs. | source |
| Startup or established business | Not verified | |
| Minimum operating history | Not verified | |
| Minimum turnover | Not verified | |
| Eligible sectors and NACE codes | Not verified | |
| Geographic eligibility | Not verified | |
| Linked and partner enterprise rules | Not verified | |
| Financial standing and outstanding public debts | Not verified | |
| Consortium or partnership requirements | Not verified | |
| Other programme-specific restrictions | Not verified |
Eligible investments
0 eligible · 0 conditional · 11 not verified
| Investment | Status | Our record |
|---|---|---|
| AI software development | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| AI integration and automation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Commercial software and licences | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| GPU servers, computing equipment and storage | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Data-centre infrastructure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Cloud subscriptions and computing services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Staff and R&D expenditure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Machinery and industrial equipment | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Energy-efficiency systems | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Consulting and other professional services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Construction or renovation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
Financial requirements
0 of 7 confirmed
| Minimum and maximum project value | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Grant percentage | Not verified |
| Required own contribution | Not verified |
| Advance payments | Not verified |
| Payment and reimbursement rules | Not verified |
| State-aid limitations | Not verified |
| Eligible and ineligible costs | Not verified |
Application process
10 steps
A practical outline. The call documents prevail wherever they differ.
Check eligibility
Read the topic conditions on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: eligible countries, type of action, consortium rules and any topic-specific conditions.
Gather supporting documents
Register your organisation in the Participant Register to get a PIC. Prepare the annexes the topic requires.
Prepare the proposal
Fill in the administrative forms (Part A) online and the technical description (Part B) on the official template.
Prepare the budget
Enter the budget in Part A. Many calls now use lump sums, so check the topic's funding model.
Use the official portal
Submit through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, signed in with EU Login. EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Sign electronically
The coordinator submits online. Grant agreements are later signed electronically in the portal by the organisation's authorised signatory (LEAR / LSIGN).
Meet the deadline
Deadlines are 17:00 Brussels time unless the call says otherwise. The portal does not accept late submissions. 18 Nov 2027.
Evaluation and approval
Independent experts evaluate the proposal against the award criteria and the Commission or agency informs applicants of the outcome.
Sign the contract
Successful applicants go through grant preparation and sign the grant agreement in the portal.
Implement, report, get paid
Pre-financing follows signature, then periodic technical and financial reports through the portal trigger the further payments.
Required documents
list not extracted yet
No document list recorded yet.
Documents will be part of the 2027 call.
Official sources
4 official links
- Official programme announcement
- What is the EIC Pre-Accelerator? - European Innovation Council
- Application portal
- EU Funding & Tenders Portal
- Guidelines for applicants
- Not linked yet
- Application templates
- Not linked yet
- Eligible-cost rules
- Not linked yet
- Official clarifications and amendments
- FAQs - EIC Pre-Accelerator
- Managing authority contact
- Not linked yet
Managing authority contact: EIC/EISMEA. eic.ec.europa.eu
Questions and answers
4 questions
- Can a Bulgarian company apply for EIC Pre-Accelerator?
- Yes, EIC Pre-Accelerator is open to applicants from Bulgaria. Eligible applicants: SMEs established in a Widening country (including Bulgaria), certain Associated Countries or an Outermost Region. Eligibility depends only on the country of establishment. Bulgaria is a Widening country.
- What is the deadline for EIC Pre-Accelerator?
- The next window for EIC Pre-Accelerator is upcoming: it opens on 5 May 2027 and closes on 18 Nov 2027 (provisional dates). Checked on 3 Nov 2026.
- How much funding can one company get from EIC Pre-Accelerator?
- One company can receive up to €500,000 from EIC Pre-Accelerator.
- How do I apply for EIC Pre-Accelerator?
- Applications are submitted online through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, using an EU Login and the organisation's PIC. Official announcement: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-pre-accelerator_en
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Record history
Research draft · Last checked: 3 Nov 2026 · Automated check · 4 Nov 2026 · source unchanged
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