SynergistEIC Open call 2 for GreenTech Startups

SynergistEIC is an EU-funded digital and deeptech growth program that seeks to ensure the scaling up of EU digital and deeptech startups by providing a custom, industry-focused, 6-months growth program that will act as a catalyst in delivering market-ready technology solutions in 4 key GreenTech impact areas: climate-tech, clean-tech, circular economy and agri-food.

SynergistEIC’s long term strategic objective is to help European technology startups scale, contributing towards the competitiveness and strategic autonomy of the EU and fulfilling its ambitious Net Zero goals.

SynergistEIC

• SynergistEIC main objectives are to:
  • Identify promising startups in GreenTech sectors with high potential to access EIC Accelerator, particularly through Startup Europe initiatives.
  • Reinforce the activities of the European Innovation Council by targeting high potential startups that have applied for EIC Accelerator but were not awarded the grant yet.
  • Accelerate the growth of innovative non-EIC applicant startups.
  • Connecting startups with relevant ecosystem stakeholders and raising their readiness for investment.
• During its time frame, SynergistEIC will distribute €1.5M via sub-grants to the project beneficiaries.

Open Call 2 For Greentech Startups

• The budget available for this Open Call is €750,000 which will be used for sub-grants of value of up to €50.000 each for 15 startups (5 EIC-applicants and 10 non-EIC applicants).

Benefits to the Startups

The SynergistEIC program brings the following benefits to the selected beneficiaries:

• Up to 50,000€ sub-grants to be used for reaching their development KPIs
• Access to growth services, mentorship and event attendance
• Connections with relevant stakeholders
• Support in fundraising process and intros to investors
• Support in understanding EU funding and public procurement
• General promotion and visibility of the selected companies.

Types of Applicants

The applicants must be part of one of the following two target groups:

• Category 1: EIC-applicant startups
  • Digital and deep tech startups in green-tech field that:
    • Have applied for EIC Accelerator and were preselected after Step 1, but not selected or have not applied to Step 2
      • Can provide proof of Seal of Excellence or proof of successful Step 1 application for EIC Accelerator and evaluation feedback.
    • Have implemented an SME Instrument Phase 1 project.
      • Can provide proof of Seal of Excellence OR proof of successful SME Instrument Phase 1 and evaluation feedback.
• Category 2: Non-EIC-applicant startups
  • Digital and deep tech startups in green-tech field that:
    • Have not applied for EIC Accelerator or SME Instrument.
    • Have not received funding (private or public) more than €500,000 and can provide proof of it.
    • Have minimum TRL level 4.
• The following additional conditions apply:
  • The accepted applicants are individual legally established entities under the category of start-ups in the form of SMEs or small mid-caps.
  • The project scope conforms to the list of activities and services eligible under the programme action.
  • The technological focus is Digital deep tech startups, notably using AI, Machine learning and language processing, Big data, Advanced Computing, Bioengineering, Next Generation Internet, Blockchain, IoT.
  • The sectoral focus is companies developing innovative solutions addressing ClimateTech, GreenTech, Circular Economy and AgriFood challenges.
  • The participating organisations should not have been declared bankrupt or have initiated bankruptcy procedures.
  • The organisations or individuals applying should not have convictions for fraudulent behaviour, other financial irregularities, and unethical or illegal business practices.
  • The participants must have a 9-number Personal Identification Code (PIC) – Register here if you don’t have one.

Eligible Countries

The companies eligible to participate in the SynergistEIC– Open Call #2 for GreenTech Startups are the single legal entities established or operating in Europe and the Widening area, defined by the European Commission as:

• EU member States and Widening countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
• Horizon Europe associated countries (those that have signed an agreement with the EU as identified in Article 7 of the Horizon Europe Regulation): Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, North Macedonia, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey and Ukraine.
• Outermost Regions: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands.

For more information, visit SynergistEIC.