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EIC Fund - Performance in Italy

€250+ million in the form of grants, equity investments or blended finance were awarded to Italian firms between 2014-2022. 700+ Italian 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 Italy

Summary of EICs Impact in Italy Infographic 2014-22
Between 2014-2022, 712 companies were successful in applying for funding from Europe's flagship EIC Accelerator programme (previously called SME instrument under Horizon 2020). €261 million have been awarded in the form of grants, equity investments or a combination of the two: blended finance. 

Italian firms represent 12.2% of the successful applicants to this programme. 5.1% of the total funding awarded has been won by Italian firms. 

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

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