EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026

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Challenges: Advanced materials for miniaturised energy harvesting; Biotechnology for healthy ageing; DeepRAP trustworthy cognitive AI. (Pathfinder Open 2026 closed 12 May.)

Amount

Up to €4M per project; 2026 Challenges budget €96M

Co-financing: 100% funding rate (Horizon RIA)

Who can apply

Single applicants or consortia (EU/associated countries) – research organisations, universities, companies

Deadline

28 Oct 2026

Last checked

4 Oct 2026

research, deep tech, energy, materials