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EU Offers Startups Up to €2.5M in No-Equity Grants via EIC Accelerator

The European Innovation Council is offering startups grants of up to €2.5 million through the EIC Accelerator, with no equity stake taken in return. The funding targets early-stage and scale-up companies developing innovative technologies, allowing founders to retain full ownership while accessing EU support. Entrepreneurs and investors are weighing the scheme as an alternative to venture capital amid tighter funding conditions for European startups.

Why now: Startups seeking non-dilutive funding are closely watching the EIC Accelerator's grant offer as venture capital becomes harder to raise.

European Innovation CouncilEIC AcceleratorEuropean Union

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