Open call: Inviting EIC Partners to join
Matchmaking session #2 - EIC Awardees' needs spotlight

March 18, 2026

EIC Ecosystem Partners are invited to join the upcoming EIC ACCESS+ Matchmaking Session – Spotlight on EIC Awardees’ Needs, taking place online on 23 April 2026 at 10:00 CET.

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This dedicated session will bring together EIC-backed start-ups and EIC Ecosystem Partners from the EIC Service Catalogue to foster collaboration and tailored support opportunities. The event will offer direct insights into the specific challenges and needs of European innovators, enabling service providers to explore synergies, propose targeted solutions, and strengthen their engagement within the EIC innovation ecosystem.

Session Format

The two-hour online session will feature short 7-minute pitches from selected EIC Awardees, each presenting a key challenge or specific need they are currently addressing.

Following the pitching session, EIC Partners will have the opportunity to engage directly with the companies, exchange perspectives, gain a deeper understanding of recurring challenges faced by EIC beneficiaries, and schedule follow-up meetings to explore potential collaborations.

Participating Start-ups

A first selection of participating EIC Awardees includes:

They are advancing their technology from TRL 6 to TRL 8 and are actively looking for EIC Partners who can support with fundraising and matchmaking. With reduced investor appetite in both the Food Tech sector and their home market of Israel, securing the right financial partnerships is essential to keeping their growth and technology advancement trajectory on track.

AMEN New Technologies is developing magnetic powders based on rare-earth free elements and currently seeking access to a suitable lab environment for upscaling fabrication. EIC Partners with expertise in fundraising support, infrastructure access, R&D support, matchmaking, intellectual property, legal, and due diligence are encouraged to connect.

Université Paris Cité is developing tool targeting high-volume foundries and is at a pivotal moment ahead of MVP development. They are looking to better understand the needs of both their direct customers and end customers, and to identify the right OEM or large-scale manufacturing partners. EIC Partners offering acceleration, incubation, venture building, matchmaking, business planning, infrastructure and R&D support are a strong fit.

  • InovecTech – Manufacturing | Prototype, MVP, commercial launch and scaling

InovecTech is looking for smart European investors with strong industrial IT distribution networks and an appetite for deep tech and industrial AI, with expertise in fundraising support, matchmaking, internationalisation, and distribution partner recruiting.

  • LAM’ON – Packaging | Commercial Launch:

LAM’ON is seeking EIC Partners specialising in business planning and internationalisation, to accelerate deployment of bio-based compostable films in European packaging supply chains. With EU packaging regulations and growing customer demand, the company needs to expand production, secure certifications, and enter new markets now, to convert pilots into commercial contracts, therefore are in need scale-up, international market access, certification, and industrial collaboration support. 

  • METATISSUE – Biotech | Commercial launch and scaling

METATISSUE is aiming to accelerate the commercial adoption of its human ECM platforms by expanding partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, strengthening manufacturing capabilities, and growing its team. EIC Partners with expertise in fundraising support, business planning, and due diligence are well positioned to add value at this stage.

  • Neutron Star Systems – Aerospace & SpaceTech | MVP

Neutron Star Systems is developing at MVP stage and is looking for EIC Partners who can offer acceleration, incubation, venture building, and fundraising support to help propel their deep tech solution forward.

Why Join?

By attending, EIC Ecosystem Partners will:

  • Gain first-hand insights into the current innovation challenges and support needs of EIC-backed start-ups and SMEs.
  • Identify collaboration opportunities directly aligned with their service portfolio.
  • Propose tailored solutions leveraging their expertise as EIC Service Providers.
  • Enhance their visibility and engagement within the EIC community.

Event details

Date: 23 April 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.

Do not miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and co-create solutions that drive innovation forward.

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