€565 million in the form of grants, equity investments or blended finance were awarded to German firms between 2014-2022. Over 400 German firms succeeded in applying for funding from Europe's flagship EIC Accelerator programme (previously called SME instrument under Horizon 2020).
The EIC Accelerator programme helps high-risk, innovative SMEs and start-ups willing to develop and commercialise new products, business models, and services. These developments could potentially drive economic growth and influence new markets or disrupt existing European or global markets. The EIC Accelerator programme opens funding and investment opportunities worth over €1.13 billion.
EIC Funding Impact in Germany
Between 2014-2022, 441 companies were successful in applying for funding from Europe's flagship EIC Accelerator programme (previously called SME instrument under Horizon 2020). €565 million have been awarded in the form of grants, equity investments or a combination of the two: blended finance.
German firms represent 7.5% of the successful applicants to this programme. 11.1% of the total funding awarded has been won by German firms.
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