Matchmaking session: EIC Awardees' needs spotlight

Are you an EIC-backed start-up facing a challenge that is slowing down your growth or innovation? The EIC ACCESS+ Matchmaking Session – Spotlight on Awardees’ Needs, taking place online on 25 November 2025, is your opportunity to bring your challenge to the spotlight and connect directly with EIC Ecosystem Partners who can help you overcome it.

This invitation is dedicated to EIC Awardees and Seal of Excellence holders interested in presenting their specific  needs and receive tailored support from trusted EIC Partners featured in the EIC Service Catalogue. By joining, you can access collaboration opportunities, expert advice, and co-funding options under the EIC ACCESS+ scheme — helping you accelerate your next step toward growth and impact.

Each pitch will be followed by the opportunity for direct interaction and networking, enabling meaningful connections that can translate into tangible collaboration and impact.

Date: 25 November at 10:00 CET

Duration: 2 hours 

Format: Short presentations from selected EIC-backed start-ups (5–7 minutes each), followed by interactive Q&A discussions and opportunities for follow-up meetings to explore collaboration.

Why join?

By participating, you will:

  • Gain visibility among trusted EIC Partners ready to support your innovation journey.
  • Receive tailored collaboration and service offers responding to your specific needs.
  • Build valuable connections to accelerate your growth and access new markets.
  • Benefit from optional pitch coaching to refine your message and maximise your impact.

Your pitch should focus on:

  • Who you are and what you do
  • The specific challenge or need you’re facing, and how a partner can address it
  • Why it matters now
  • What kind of support are you looking for

Let your challenge be the starting point for new opportunities. This is a private session and only EIC Partners will be invited to join. Apply today and take a step toward unlocking the support your startup needs.