European Innovation Council Tips for Preparing EIC Accelerator Applications in 2025 January 15, 2025 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The EIC Accelerator, a key program under the European Innovation Council (EIC), is designed to support innovative start-ups and SMEs with breakthrough products, services, or business models. It offers a mix of grants and equity investments to help deep-tech start-ups with projects that have the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones. The […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain Venture Studios
Uncategorized CEO Appointment Announcement October 3, 2024 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Effective September, 2024, Steven Kiberd has been named Chief Executive Officer of Alien Technology Transfer. Steven’s appointment follows a successful three-year tenure as Chief Operating Officer, during which he collaborated closely with the organization’s founders, Alessandro Rufo and Fabio Manzi. Under Steven’s leadership during this period, more than $300 million in funding was secured for […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain Venture Studios
European Innovation Council EIC Accelerator March 2024 Cut-off Winners Announced : €411M Awarded to 68 Companies July 23, 2024 / December 3, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment 68 deep tech start-ups were awarded by the European Innovation Council (EIC) in the March 2024 EIC Accelerator cut-off, securing grant and/or equity financing. Out of 969 companies that submitted full proposals, 347 were selected for interviews with a jury including experienced investors and entrepreneurs. This resulted in an interview rate for the March 2024 […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups HTXL Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
European Innovation Council European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2024 February 2, 2024 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The European Innovation Council has published the 2024 European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. It outlines how the EIC will allocate its funding of over EUR 1.2 billion for the year 2024 and introduces some key changes when compared to the 2023 […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain Venture Studios
European Innovation Council June 2023 EIC Winners Announced: 47 Companies Secure Funding for Innovation January 11, 2024 / December 3, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment A new set of 47 companies have been selected to receive European Innovation Council (EIC) funding, combining grants and equity, following the third 2023 EIC Accelerator cut-off in June.The rigorous selection process involved 140 companies being evaluated by panels of seasoned investors and entrepreneurs out of a pool of 648 full proposals submitted. The success […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain Venture Studios
Uncategorized AI and the Law: An In-Depth Look at the Current Legal Landscape October 26, 2023 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment We certainly cannot say that change will come. At this point, change is happening and AI use is a fact. This is for sure something you have heard countless times, for some time now: 2023 is a breakthrough year for AI and the law.The technological revolution we are witnessing inevitably also raises important legal challenges […] Read more » AI law AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain Venture Studios
Grant Fundraising Key Factors Public Funding Evaluators & Private Investors Look for in a Deep Tech Start-up before Investing October 19, 2023 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The combination of both public and private funding catalyses the growth of deep tech start-ups, enabling them to advance their technologies to market-readiness, while building a successful business. Before investing, public funding evaluators and private investors conduct a rigorous assessment of high-impact companies. When making investment decisions, investors undertake a comprehensive analysis of the company, […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain Venture Studios
European Innovation Council EIC Winners Announced: 51 Companies Secure EIC Funding for Impact-Driven Innovations July 4, 2023 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced the winners of its highly anticipated funding program. Following a rigorous selection process, 51 pioneering companies have emerged as the recipients of the prestigious EIC funding, a combination of grants and equity investments. These groundbreaking ventures were chosen from a pool of 139 companies, which had the privilege […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups HTXL Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
Uncategorized The Anatomy of a Venture Studio: Exploring the Structure and Operations June 28, 2023 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Venture studios have emerged as a powerful model for nurturing and supporting startups in today’s dynamic business landscape. With their unique approach to entrepreneurship, venture studios are redefining the way startups are built, funded, and supported. In this article we will delve into the anatomy of a venture studio, examining its structure, operations, and the […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups HTXL Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
Uncategorized Alien’s Partnership with HTXL: Revolutionizing Deep Tech Ventures for Societal Impact June 27, 2023 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment In a world grappling with complex challenges, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater. HighTechXL (HTXL), an organization based in the Netherlands, has taken a remarkable approach to address these challenges by organizing a unique deep tech venture-building program. By integrating well-protected advanced technologies with entrepreneurship, HTXL aims to create novel startup companies […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups HTXL Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
Uncategorized A Guide to Financial Planning for Innovation Startups June 13, 2023 / November 13, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The company’s ability to meet its financial commitments even in times of severe discontinuity is the main guarantee of the health of the business. This is why financial planning for innovation startups can translate into a significant competitive advantage. Liquidity is the lifeblood of any company, which is why careful financial planning is the starting […] Read more » AI-Labs EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council financial planning Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting innovation startups innovation technology Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
European Innovation Council Grant Fundraising Here’s Why Every High Tech Startup Should Consider Hiring an Innovation Consultancy! June 1, 2023 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment In the rapidly evolving and highly competitive landscape of tech-innovation start-ups, securing adequate funding is not just important but imperative for ensuring long-term success and sustained growth. However, the journey to obtain funding can often be a daunting and arduous task, riddled with complexities and time-consuming processes. This is precisely where the invaluable expertise of […] Read more » AI-Labs alien technology transfer EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council Hight Tech Startups Innovation Consultancy Innovation Consulting Italy Rome SBIR Spain USA Venture Studios
European Innovation Council EIC ACCELERATOR: IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF 2023 FIRST FULL APPLICATION CUT-OFF April 19, 2023 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The European Innovation Council has released the final results of the first 2023 EIC Accelerator full application cut-off, and if you have been tracking the programme’s progress, this article provides a detailed recap of the most important updates and an in-depth analysis of the data. Out of 476 applications received for January’s Accelerator Open Call, […] Read more » alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council funding
European Innovation Council Grant Fundraising Alien Investor Day – Health Tech February 27, 2023 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment 30 March 2023 – online Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am CET We are thrilled to announce another event dedicated to connecting our network of selected companies with investors. This exclusive event will focus on Health Tech innovations and it will bring together 5 selected top-class Israeli companies that have been recently awarded a € […] Read more » Alien Investor Day alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator Health Tech Hight Tech Startups
European Innovation Council Grant Fundraising Alien Investor Day – Sustainability November 10, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment 14 December 2022 – online Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am CET After the success of the first appointment of our Alien Investor Days, we are thrilled to announce the second edition of this series of events dedicated to connecting our network of selected companies with investors. This exclusive event will focus on Sustainable Innovation […] Read more » alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator European Innovation Council funding Hight Tech Startups
Uncategorized Global Diversity – The Anchor of Successful Consulting! October 17, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment As Chief Sales Officer at Alien Innovation Consulting, my team members and I often face questions from prospects and clients such as – “An Indian consultant working for an European funding program?” or “An European consultant working on an American grant program?”. It is indeed an interesting question! My team is composed of professionals we […] Read more » Alien Investor Day alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council
Grant Fundraising Investor Days & Pitching Sessions: what’s in it for the companies? September 21, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment On 8 September 2022, at Alien Technology Transfer we had the pleasure of hosting the first of our Investor Days, a series of events dedicated to connecting our network of selected companies with an international pool of investors, with each appointment to focus on a specific industry. As this first edition was dedicated to health, […] Read more » Alien Investor Day alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe Hight Tech Startups
European Innovation Council 2022: A Crisis for the VC Market and the EIC Fund? September 6, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment 2022: A year of turbulent waters for the VC market 2022 is so far representing a tedious year for the VC world. VCs have slowed down first investments in early-stage, pre-revenue and capital-intensive startups and reserved more capital for their existing portfolio companies. At the same time, investors are asking those startups to freeze the […] Read more » alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator Hight Tech Startups
European Innovation Council Grant Fundraising Alien’s Investor Day – Health July 12, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Thursday 8th September 2022 – online 10:00 AM – 13:00 PM CET Alien Technology Transfer inaugurates the Alien Investor Days, a series of events dedicated to connecting our network of selected companies with investors, with each appointment to be devoted to a specific industry. During this first edition focused on Health, investors will have the […] Read more » Alien Investor Day alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council funding Hight Tech Startups
European Innovation Council EIC Accelerator: stats from March cut-off and June submissions, and programme updates from the past month June 28, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment After completing its transition from the pilot phase to a fully-fledged programme in 2021 under Horizon Europe, the EIC Accelerator closed its second 2022 cut-off in June with a reported significantly high demand. The number of applications received during this last submission window is in line with the trend that has seen an average of […] Read more » alien technology transfer EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe
Uncategorized Alien Technology Transfer Group announces acquisition of Eagle & Chevalier Venture Studio June 7, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Rome – Today, 7 June 2022, Fabio Manzi and Alessandro Rufo, founders of the Alien Technology Transfer Group, announce the acquisition of the Venture Studio Eagle & Chevalier, which officially starts to complement the activity of its already established Innovation Consulting. Alien Technology Transfer was founded in 2013 in London, kicking off its business as […] Read more » alien technology transfer deep tech EIC Accelerator EIC Winners Europe European Innovation Council
European Innovation Council Almost 10 years later: How well has the EIC Accelerator, Europe’s most ambitious innovation funding programme, evolved? May 17, 2022 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The EIC Accelerator – a funding opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with game-changing innovations that are not yet ready to be commercialised, to scale-up and deploy them on the market – was officially launched in March 2021 as part of the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research & Innovation Programme. With an annual budget […] Read more » EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council funding Hight Tech Startups innovation technology
Uncategorized How did European mobility startups perform in 2021? April 26, 2022 / November 14, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Dealroom.co has recently released the State of European Mobility Startups 2021 report, which has painted a very positive scenario for the European transportation sector. According to the report, the year 2021 was the best year ever for mobility investments in Europe. The growth in numbers First things first, the European mobility startups jumped to […] Read more » deep tech EIC Accelerator Europe European Innovation Council funding
European Innovation Council The EIC Announces New Funding for Women-led Companies June 25, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment In an article written in April by our CEO Valentina Loisi, we anticipated the news on Women TechEU and all the other initiatives the European Commission is taking to offer first-class coaching and mentoring to female founders of deep tech companies in Europe. The need to bring down the barriers that still prevent many women […] Read more » EIC Accelerator mentoring Women-led companies
Uncategorized Alien Technology Transfer releases the new Corporate Presentation May 28, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Alien Technology Transfer is an innovation funding consulting firm comprised of PhDs, business analysts and former European Commission evaluators. We support deep tech companies in obtaining public or private funding. Our clients are Small/Medium-sized enterprises and startups in Europe and the United States. Alien Technology Transfer routinely creates new business lines, and innovative business models […] Read more » EIC Accelerator Presentation SBIR
European Innovation Council The Strategic Health Technologies Challenge in the EIC Accelerator: Three Examples of Companies Funded by the EIC May 19, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The new EIC Accelerator is Horizon Europe’s tool for Deep Tech SMEs and startups. The programme finances the most innovative projects with a unique combination of grant and equity up to 17,5M EUR. Building on the experience of the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument, the EIC Accelerator provides SMEs and start-ups from all over Europe with […] Read more » Digital and Health technologies EIC Accelerator Health Tech
Horizon Europe Five must-read newsletters on the Horizon Europe EIC Accelerator May 13, 2021 / November 20, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment In need of fresh resources and information on the EIC Accelerator? You can have them delivered directly to your inbox. Alien Technology Transfer European funding experts have compiled a list of 5 newsletters worth subscribing to if you are interested in deep tech and innovation funding in Europe. Subscribe and enjoy the read! The […] Read more » EIC Accelerator newsletter startups
European Innovation Council The Keywords Selection in the EIC Accelerator Evaluation: The Free Guide May 7, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The identification of the right keywords plays a significant role in the evaluation of your EIC Accelerator application. Keywords are used to allocate your proposal to evaluators with expertise in the field of your innovation. From the submission of the short application to the interview with the Jury members, the selection of the right keywords […] Read more » EIC Accelerator evaluation
European Innovation Council Energy Storage Innovations in the EIC Accelerator Green Deal Call: Three Examples of Companies Funded by the EIC May 6, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment In December 2019 the European Commission launched its European Green Deal plan of action, setting very ambitious goals for achieving carbon neutrality in Europe by 2050 and therefore calling for big investments in disruptive green technologies. Later, in September 2020 the Commission proposed its Communication ‘Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition’, aiming at increasing the […] Read more » Batteries EIC Accelerator Energy Storage green deal
Grant Fundraising Funding Opportunities for Mental Health Startups, What’s on the Horizon? April 30, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment While the European Parliament voted to finally unlock the €95.5B Horizon Europe research programme, a recent article from Science Business has shed a light on the programme’s expected investment in mental health R&D. According to Science Business, with 82.7 million people in the EU affected by a mental disorder, mental health costs Europe €600 billion […] Read more » brain disorders EIC Accelerator Mental health
European Innovation Council Download for free the Alien Technology Transfer’s guide to the 2021 EIC Accelerator challenge-driven calls April 22, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Next to the typical open funding approach, in 2021 the new EIC Accelerator has launched two challenge-driven calls for projects addressing, specifically, digital and health technologies and the so-called Green Deal innovations. For these calls, the EIC has allocated an additional budget of about €495 million coming from the NextGenerationEU, the stimulus package designed to […] Read more » Digital and Health technologies EIC Accelerator EIC Accelerator challenges green deal
European Innovation Council Three new initiatives to support European startups with Intellectual Property Rights development April 20, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Protecting your intellectual property (IP) is a key aspect of every deep tech development. Whether it’s increasing your market value, strengthening your position in the market or facilitating the search for suitable investors, strong Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are a must-have asset for every innovative startup. However, the world of IPR can be a difficult […] Read more » deep tech EIC Accelerator Intellectual Property Rights IPR startups
Grant Fundraising Download for free Alien Technology Transfer’s EIC Accelerator short application pitch deck template April 15, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The EIC Accelerator calls are finally open and many companies throughout the EU are now busy preparing their applications. The EIC Accelerator aims to fund high-impact start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises. Over half of the one-billion Euros funding is open to breakthrough innovations in any field. The remaining €495 million are earmarked for innovations […] Read more » EIC Accelerator Horizon Europe Pitch Deck Template
European Innovation Council The European Innovation Council (EIC) glossary. A complete ‘Who is Who’ to help you navigate the Council’s funding opportunities. April 6, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The EIC is composed of multiple bodies and understanding its organisational structure can be important when approaching the EIC Accelerator. Alien Technology Transfer's innovation funding experts have compiled a "who is who" of the EIC. A complete description of the roles and competencies of all the players under the EIC umbrella that will help you navigate the Council and understand its funding mechanisms. Read more » EIC EIC Accelerator EIC Glossary European Innovation Council Who is Who
Uncategorized New partnership announcement: Alien Technology Transfer joins France Digitale March 30, 2021 / February 27, 2026 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Alien Technology Transfer joins France Digitale, the leading start-up organisation in Europe Read more » EIC Accelerator France Digitale strategic digital technologies
European Innovation Council How are the EIC Accelerator applications evaluated? A deep-dive into the new EIC evaluation process March 23, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The new EIC Accelerator is here! With a two-day event held on March 19 and 20, 2021, the European Innovation Council (EIC) has officially launched the largest deep technology fund in Europe. The program will invest in EU start-ups and SMEs over a billion Euros this year and every other year between now and 2027. […] Read more » deep tech EIC Accelerator European funding European Innovation Council evaluation Horizon Europe
European Innovation Council Download the how-to guide for the perfect EIC Accelerator video pitch March 11, 2021 / November 21, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The launch of the new EIC Accelerator has been officially announced, with the first deadline set for June 9, 2021. The new scheme, the flagship funding programme under the EIC umbrella, supports deep tech companies (principally start-ups and SMEs) to scale up high impact innovations. The EIC Accelerator provides a unique combination of funding from […] Read more » EIC Accelerator Horizon Europe How-to Guide innovation funding Video Pitch
European Innovation Council What to expect from the new EIC Accelerator. Five insights from Alien Technology Transfer experts. March 5, 2021 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment The new EIC Accelerator is around the corner. Announced as the largest deep technology fund in Europe, the EIC is expected to invest in EU start-ups and SMEs over a billion Euros this year and every other year between now and 2027. Companies can get financial support in the form of grants and equity for […] Read more » deep tech EIC Accelerator grant writing green deal innovation funding proposal writing
Uncategorized Announcing Alien Technology Transfer new brand identity February 26, 2021 / November 21, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Since the outset in 2013, Alien Technology Transfer has helped hundreds of companies attracting investments to develop cutting-edge innovation projects into sustainable business ventures. Success stories turning the Alien brand into an international reference for innovators and high-growth companies. An ever-evolving organisation Alien Technology Transfer has been one of the first European firms developing ad […] Read more » Brand corporate image EIC Accelerator Innovation SBIR
European Innovation Council Save the date: AI and Sustainable Development Goals February 24, 2021 / November 21, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment Alien Technology Transfer is delighted to announce that President Arianna Tibuzzi will be joining the panel discussion at the upcoming AI4SDGs webinar on March 3rd, 2021. Organised by the Circle of Sustainable Europe (CoSE) and AI Governance International, the AI4SDGs events are a series of online meetings dedicated to recognizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovators contributing […] Read more » AI Arianna Tibuzzi Artificial Intelligtence EIC Accelerator Horizon Europe Sustainable Development Goals Webinar
European Innovation Council New EIC Accelerator funding opportunities for SME Instrument Phase 2 beneficiaries December 9, 2020 / December 15, 2025 by Ayesha | Leave a Comment There is a lack of finance for breakthrough and disruptive innovators in Europe, with an estimated total equity-funding gap of about €70 billion. Many European start-ups can’t find high risk capital needed to get to the stage where private sector investors get involved. This is true also for the SME Instrument Phase 2 beneficiaries involved in lengthy and complex development activities. Read more » EIC Accelerator grant funding grant writing
