Join us for a 2-hour in-person info session to explore the exciting funding possibilities offered by the European Innovation Council (EIC) — supporting innovation from early research (TRL 1) all the way to market-ready solutions (TRL 9)!

Whether you're a researcher, startup founder, or innovation enthusiast, this session is packed with valuable insights.

🗓️ When? April 22 | 13:00–15:00
📍 Where? Mektory – Room MEK-108, Raja 15, Tallinn

Register here

EIC funds innovation through five funding measures:
1.    EIC Pathfinder (TRL 1-3/4)
2.    EIC Transition (TRL 3-5/6)
3.    EIC Accelerator (TRL 6-9)
4.    New! EIC STEP Scale Up (TRL not specifically defined, but applications are expected to come from companies who already have a product or service on the market)
5.    New! EIC Pre-Accelerator (for companies from the "widening" countries)

🕒 Agenda:
13:00–13:10 | Welcome by TalTech Startup Center
13:10–13:30 | Mifundo's Journey with EIC Accelerator
🎙️ Kaido Saar (Mifundo, EIC-funded in 2024)
13:30–14:10 | Overview of EIC Funding Programmes
🎙️ Darja Matt, EIC National Contact Point (ETAG)
14:10–14:20 | Break
14:20–15:00 | Tips for Successful Applications
🎙️ Silver Toomla (Invent Baltics – 50+ successful EIC/SME Instrument applications)
 

💬 The session will be held in English.
 

🔗 Learn more about EIC funding:
European Innovation Council – Official Site
ETAG – EIC in Estonia