EIC Accelerator Success Rate
These are the most up-to-date success rates for the EIC Accelerator based on the latest funding cut-off. The success rate needs to be evaluated carefully since the success chances of a company will always depend on the quality of the business and the suitability towards the EIC Accelerator Grant, Equity, and Blended Finance Program.
Likewise, working with a consultant who has a high success rate does not mean that this success rate can be applied to your company. While the skill of an EIC Accelerator consultant or professional EIC Accelerator grant writer is important, the quality of the business and applicant are equally important.
With good selection, assessment, and due diligence, success rates can be significantly higher.
March 12th 2025
The selection process was highly competitive, with a multi-stage evaluation: EIC Accelerator March 2025 Results: The Newest Winners
- Step 3: 40 out of 150 (27%)
- Step 1 and Step 2 applicant numbers were not published.
The total success rate for the EIC Accelerator (March 12th 2025 deadline and June 30th 2025 publication) was 27% excluding Step 1 and Step 2. Considering Step 1 and Step 2, the overall success rate is likely below 5%.
October 3rd 2024
The selection process was highly competitive, with a multi-stage evaluation: EIC Accelerator Results – February 2025 Update (October 2024 Cutoff)
- Step 2: 431 out of 1211 (36%)
- Step 3: 71 out of 431 (16%)
- Step 2 & Step 3 combined: 71 out of 1211 (5.9%)
The total success rate for the EIC Accelerator (October 3rd 2024 deadline and February 17th 2025 publication) was 6% excluding Step 1. Step 1 results are generally not published and, due to the recent changes in the Step 1 threshold, they are not estimated for this analysis.
March 13th 2024
The selection process was highly competitive, with a multi-stage evaluation: EIC Accelerator March 2024 Results: A Detailed Analysis of Funding Distribution and Success Rates
- Step 2: 969 submissions, 347 (35.6%) passed
- Step 3: 347 interviews, 68 (19.6%) were funded
- Combined Success Rate for Step 2 & 3: 7%
The total success rate for the EIC Accelerator (March 13th 2024 deadline and July 15th 2024 publication) was 7% excluding Step 1. Step 1 results are generally not published and, due to the recent changes in the Step 1 threshold, they are not estimated for this analysis.
November 8th 2023
The official success rates for the EIC Accelerator based on the November 8th 2023 Cut-Off and February 2024 Release are:
- Step 1: (approximately 70% since results are not published)
- Step 2: 22%
- Step 3: 17%
- Step 2 & Step 3 combined: 3.9%
- Step 1 & Step 2 & Step 3 combined: (approximately 2.7%)
The complete and total EIC Accelerator success rate 2024 can therefore be assumed to be approximately 2.7% based on the latest information by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Commission (EC).
