About the event
Have a breakthrough idea at TRL 1–2? The EIC Pathfinder 2026 could provide up to €4 million to help you transform your early-stage research into a validated proof of concept (TRL 3–4).
Join ISERD for a focused and practical webinar dedicated to the upcoming EIC Pathfinder 2026 calls. We will guide you through the funding opportunities, application strategy, and key elements that can significantly strengthen your proposal.
This session will cover both:
- EIC Pathfinder Open (May deadline) – open to all scientific and technological fields
- EIC Pathfinder Challenges (October deadline) – targeted calls in Health, AI, and Energy domains, with the possibility for eligible applicants to apply to both calls
What We Will Cover:
- Overview of the 2026 EIC Pathfinder funding scheme
- Timeline and submission process for Pathfinder Open
- Strategic insights and proposal-writing tips to increase your chances of success
- In-depth presentation of the 2026 Pathfinder Challenges calls:
- Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems
- Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing
- Deep Reasoning, Abstraction & Planning towards Trustworthy Cognitive AI Systems
- Live Q&A session – get your questions answered directly