What is the submission process?
EIC Pathfinder Open – 20-page proposal (one deadline per year). EIC Pathfinder Challenge – 30-page proposal (one deadline per year). Submit your proposals on the EU portal and get the results within 5 months.
What are the evaluation criteria?
A proposal is judged on the basis of the following criteria: Excellence: The quality and innovativeness of the proposed research or innovation – 60% Impact: The potential impact of the project on society, the economy and the scientific community – 20% Implementation: The feasibility and efficiency of the project plan and management – 20% .
What is the EIC portfolio for a EIC Pathfinder challenge call?
For every call, a portfolio of a variety of projects will be selected. Projects are different and suggest different solutions to the same challenge. The EIC requires collaboration among the projects that includes joint work, meetings, events and more.
What expected Technology Readiness Level (TRL) does EIC Pathfinder cover?
EIC Pathfinder aims for low TRLs. The project will start at TRL 1-2 (innovative idea) and will conclude at TRL 3-4 (POC or testing in a controlled environment).
What is the expected duration of the project?
Flexible, usually between 2-3 years.
What is the expected grant amount?
Up to 3 million EUR for Pathfinder Open and up to 4 million EUR for Pathfinder Challenges. The grant covers 100% of the expenses + 25% of overhead.
Who can apply for funding?
Any legal entity.
Do I have to apply with partners in EIC Pathfinder?
It depends. Under the open call, you must submit the proposal as a part of a consortium (at least three independent entities from three Horizon Europe established in different EU member states or Horizon Europe associated countries). Under the Challenge call, you may submit either as a single entity, with one partner from another Horizon […]