An upcoming online information session will explore the EIC Accelerator 2026, with a particular focus on supporting women-led Deep Tech startups and scale-ups. Organised by Enterprise Europe Network partners, the session will provide practical guidance for companies interested in applying for one of Europe’s most competitive innovation funding programmes.

The EIC Accelerator supports high-risk, high-impact innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones. During this session, participants will gain a clear overview of the programme, including the latest updates and novelties for 2026, as well as insights into how companies can successfully begin the application process.

Experts will also guide attendees through the short proposal stage, outline alternative funding instruments and initiatives supporting women-led businesses, and highlight cascade funding opportunities for start-ups. The session will also introduce tools designed to help companies improve their investor readiness, an important step for securing additional growth funding.

The webinar will conclude with an opportunity for participants to ask questions and engage directly with the speakers.

Event Details
📅 Date: 11 March 2026
🕑 Time: 14:00 to 15:30 CET
💻 Format: Online (90 minutes)

Agenda & Speakers

• 14:00 – 14:05 | Welcome & Introduction
Frederik Bischler, Project Manager, Steinbeis 2i GmbH

• 14:05 – 14:30 | EIC Accelerator – Overview & Novelties for 2026
Frederik Bischler, Project Manager, Steinbeis 2i GmbH

• 14:30 – 14:50 | Deep Dive: Starting with the Short Proposal Stage
Natalia Garcia Mozo, Head of Unit SME Advisory Services, BayFOR

• 14:50 – 15:00 | Alternative Funding Instruments & Initiatives for Women-Led Companies
Jana Drzkova, Head of Business Development, Euroquity

• 15:00 – 15:15 | Open Horizons – Cascade Funding Opportunities for Start-ups
Virginia Vasilakou, EU Project Manager, Sploro

• 15:15 – 15:20 | Teaser: Investor Readiness – Toolkit by the Enterprise Europe Network
Marco Lentini, EEN2EIC Coordinator, APRE

• 15:20 – 15:30 | Q&A and Closing

👉 Register here: https://eveeno.com/659680942

This session is particularly relevant for women-led Deep Tech companies seeking EU funding opportunities, as well as organisations supporting innovative startups preparing to scale internationally.