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<h1 data-path-to-node="0">Horizon Europe: Expert Support for EIC Accelerator Short Applications</h1>
Within the scope of the Competitiveness of Sectors Programme, co-financed by the European Union and the Republic of T&uuml;rkiye, specialized support is now available for the EIC Accelerator Short Application Development. This initiative is part of the &ldquo;Technical Assistance for T&uuml;rkiye in Horizon Europe&rdquo; Project, managed by the Ministry of Industry and Technology with T&Uuml;BİTAK as the end beneficiary.
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<h3 data-path-to-node="3">🚀 High-Budget Funding for Deep Tech</h3>
The EIC Accelerator is among Europe&rsquo;s most competitive funding instruments, offering a combination of substantial grants (up to &euro;2.5 million) and equity investments (up to &euro;10 million). It is designed to scale up high-impact innovations that have the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones.
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Guidance &amp; Expert Advice: Receive personalized assistance in drafting your application file, refining your pitch deck, and producing the mandatory 3-minute video presentation.
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Tailored Feedback: Benefit from expert reviews of your short application to identify gaps and maximize your chances of advancing to the full proposal stage.
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<h3 data-path-to-node="7">📊 Support Highlights</h3>
This technical assistance program provides the specialized expertise necessary to meet the rigorous standards of the European Innovation Council (EIC).
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<td>Financial Instrument</td>
<td>EIC Accelerator (Grant + Equity)</td>
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<td>Step 1: Short Application Development</td>
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<td>Expert Access</td>
<td>Personalized feedback on Pitch Decks &amp; Videos</td>
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<td>2026 Batching Dates</td>
<td>Short proposals are batched every first Tuesday of the month</td>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="11">🏗️ Eligible Applicants</h3>
Support is specifically targeted toward Turkish entities with high-growth potential and breakthrough technologies:
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R&amp;D-oriented SMEs
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Deep tech-based startups and ventures
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University spin-off companies
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Individual researchers (with a commitment to establish an SME)
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<h3 data-path-to-node="15">📝 Application and Notification</h3>
The EIC Accelerator Step 1 application remains open on a rolling basis. Utilizing this support helps ensure your innovative project is presented effectively to international evaluators.
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Support Link: <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://ufukavrupa.org.tr/tr/haberler/eic-hizlandirici-kisa-basvuru-gelistirme-destegi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwicyanlnvyTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ1AM">EIC Accelerator Short Application Development Support</a>
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Stay in Touch: To help us track the impact of our ecosystem support and contribution, we kindly ask applicants to inform us by emailing startup@istka.org.tr once you have submitted your application to the call.
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