Webinar "How to win EIC Funding in 2026"
Is your breakthrough innovation stuck in the "Valley of Death"? Do you want to advance your development without diluting your company too much?
Securing the capital needed to grow a deep tech venture is more competitive than ever.
While the European Innovation Council (EIC) offers a multi-billion euro lifeline, the average success rate for applicants remains quite low, ranging from as low as 2-3% to a maximum of 9%.
Join this webinar led by Zaz Ventures, a strategic funding consultant with a decade-long track record of raising over €1.8 billion for deep tech champions, for an exclusive deep dive into the 2026 funding landscape.
We don’t just explain the rules; we share the insights gained from supporting over 420 successful projects.
Why Attend?
Strategic Hybrid Funding: Learn how to strategically mix non-dilutive grants with private equity to de-risk your growth milestones and limit dilution for founders.
2026 EIC Roadmap: Get early intelligence on the 2026 Work Programme, including specific budgets and cut-off dates for the Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator programs.
You’ll Learn How To:
Time and structure your EIC application preparation, and identify the must‑have elements.
Interpret funding trends (2021–2025) in Cleantech, Health, and Quantum to position your project.
Draw lessons from real deeptech case studies that successfully leveraged EIC instruments.
Avoid common pitfalls that cause "Excellence" or "Impact" criteria failures—and how to correct them.
Zaz Ventures is a top-tier European funding strategy firm specialized in helping deep tech companies secure both public innovation grants and private investment.
Since 2014, the firm has raised over €1.8 billion for more than 420 projects within the Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe frameworks.
Key Features and Services:
Sector Expertise: Deep knowledge across high-impact technologies including Semiconductors, Quantum Computing, Life Sciences, Biotech, Space, and Cleantech.
360-Degree Support: Provides end-to-end assistance throughout the fundraising journey, including strategy definition, crafting high-impact applications, interview preparation, and grant negotiations.
Business Model: Operates on a "No Win, No Fee" basis, strictly linking their compensation to the success of the funding application.
Industry Recognition: Market Leader and founding member of the European Association of Innovation Consultants (EAIC).
Working language – English.
Please note this event will be recorded.
To participate in webinar, please use the following Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86596910847?pwd=MQpbX94sxg86jm1b3BW84K11wN5DTn.1
Meeting ID: 865 9691 0847
Passcode: 659029
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