Pathfinder Open is a bottom-up funding scheme for developing breakthrough technologies and innovations. Pathfinder targets projects early in their development phase (Technology Readiness Level 1-4) and is open to applications within any scientific or technological field.
Proposals are assessed and weighted according to Excellence (60 %), Impact (20 %) and Implementation (20 %).
Funding
Projects may request funding up to 3 million Euro. EU will fund 100 % of eligible costs.
Eligibility
Projects must be based in a consortium involving at least three partners from three different countries. At least one participant organisation needs to be from an EU member state.
Information events
On November 5th 2024, EIC held an online information event about the 2025 EIC Work Programme. Watch the recording here (external link).
Additional information
Read more on EIC Pathfinder on the following pages: