European Innovation Council (EIC)
Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems
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The European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Challenge call funds high-risk, high-potential research projects on advanced materials for miniaturised energy harvesting systems, with grants between €500,000 and €4 million. The call welcomes multidisciplinary teams exploring novel materials science and engineering approaches to miniaturised energy conversion. This EIC Pathfinder track emphasises innovation potential and transformative impact over incremental advances.
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
- •Multidisciplinary research teams combining materials science, engineering, and physics expertise
- •Researchers and institutions in EU member states or associated countries
- •Teams proposing genuinely novel material platforms or hybrid energy-harvesting approaches
- •Consortia with clear innovation and commercialisation pathways beyond basic research
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 28 October 2026
- •High-value grants ranging €500,000-€4,000,000 per project
- •Pathfinder track emphasises risk and transformative potential
Tips for Applicants
- ✓EIC Pathfinder prioritises radical innovation over incremental improvement, position your material science advance as a paradigm shift, not an optimisation.
- ✓Consortia with at least one strong innovation or commercialisation partner (SME, industry, or tech transfer office) score higher on impact criteria.
- ✓Include a clear roadmap from proof-of-concept to prototype; EIC panels expect a path toward real-world miniaturised energy systems, not just lab demonstrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the EIC Pathfinder Challenge offer for advanced materials projects?
Grants range from €500,000 to €4,000,000 per project, depending on scope and innovation potential.
Who can apply to the EIC Pathfinder Challenge?
Multidisciplinary research teams based in EU member states or associated countries, with expertise spanning materials science, engineering, and related disciplines.
What is the deadline for the EIC Pathfinder Challenge on miniaturised energy harvesting?
The deadline is 28 October 2026.
Does the EIC Pathfinder Challenge require industry partners?
While not mandatory, consortia that include innovation or commercialisation partners strengthen their competitiveness on impact and market potential criteria.
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