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EIC Fund - Performance in DACH

€750+ million in the form of grants, equity investments or blended finance were awarded to DACH firms between 2014-2022. Nearly 800 DACH firms successfully applied 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 DACH

Summary of EICs Impact in DACH Infographic 2014-22
Between 2014-2022, 783 companies were successful in applying for funding from Europe's flagship EIC Accelerator programme (previously called SME instrument under Horizon 2020). €791 million were awarded in the form of grants, equity investments or a combination of the two: blended finance. 

DACH firms represent 13.4% of the successful applicants to this programme. 15.5% of the total funding awarded has been won by  DACH firms. 

Read more: https://landing.winnovart.com/eic-fund-performance-in-dach 

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