Target audience
All legal entities interested in research and innovation actions: academia, research institutes industry, enterprises, SMEs, NGOs, public sector, etc.
The project
1-4 years of high-risk high-gain project, exploring innovative ideas (TRL1-2) up to a proof of concept (TRL3-4). Projects can be in any area (Pathfinder Open) or dedicated to specific challenges, changing annually (Pathfinder Challenge).
EU funding
The EIC Pathfinder offers a grant of 3-4 million euros to an individual entity (Pathfinder Challenge only) or a consortium (Pathfinder Open and Pathfinder Challenge) initiating the process from basic science at the early stages toward market down the line.
Open calls
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Solar-to-X devices for the decentralized prosumption of renewable fuels, chemicals and materials as climate change mitigation pathway
HORIZON-EIC-2024-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01-01
Last date for submission16-10-2024
No Type
Nanoelectronics for energy-efficient smart edge devices
HORIZON-EIC-2024-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01-04
Last date for submission16-10-2024
No Type
Nature inspired alternatives for food packaging and films for agriculture
HORIZON-EIC-2024-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01-03
Last date for submission16-10-2024
No Type
Strengthening the sustainability and resilience of EU space infrastructure
HORIZON-EIC-2024-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01-05
Last date for submission16-10-2024
No Type
Towards cement and concrete as a carbon sink
HORIZON-EIC-2024-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01-02
Last date for submission16-10-2024
No Type