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European Innovation Council (EIC)

Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems

€500,000 – €4,000,000 per grant| Deadline: 28 October 2026 (in 3 days)

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This is the current call of the EIC Pathfinder programme. The programme guide covers eligibility, budget, success rate and FAQ across every round.

This EIC Pathfinder Challenge funds research on advanced materials for miniaturised energy harvesting systems, with grants between €500,000 and €4,000,000. It falls under the HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01 call, aimed at researchers and innovators developing new materials-based approaches to powering small-scale devices.

Details

Funder European Innovation Council (EIC)
Budget €500,000 – €4,000,000 per grant
Deadline 28 October 2026

Eligibility & scope

EIC call (HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01): HORIZON EIC Grants

Who Should Apply

  • •Researchers and innovators working on materials science for energy harvesting
  • •Teams developing miniaturised or small-scale power solutions
  • •Consortium applicants under the HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01 call
  • •Projects proposing high-risk, high-potential technological approaches

Key Dates

  • •Deadline 28 October 2026
  • •Grant sizes range from €500,000 to €4,000,000

Tips for Applicants

  • ✓Pathfinder Challenges target a specific technical goal, align the proposal tightly with the miniaturised energy harvesting theme rather than broader materials research.
  • ✓Budget flexibility from €500K to €4M is wide; scope the request to match the technical readiness level and ambition of the proposed work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding does this EIC Pathfinder Challenge provide?

Grants range from €500,000 to €4,000,000 per project.

What is the deadline for the EIC Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting call?

The deadline is 28 October 2026.

What EIC call does this fall under?

It is part of HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01 under Horizon EIC Grants.

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