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EIC funds 38 deeptech companies in the first 2026 cut-off
In the 2026 cut-off, 38 companies received funding from the EIC Accelerator out of the 87 that reached the interview stage! (roughly 44% success rate).

Is your startup fundable?
In our webinar “Is your startup fundable?”, our panel of funding experts hosted a practical, 40-minutes webinar designed to help founders understand what makes a

Entering the Defence Innovation Space as a European SME
European SMEs can access a growing set of defence and dual-use R&D funds through EU/NATO schemes and national programs. What are some of the key

EDF Latest Results 2025: EU invests in 57 ambitious defence projects with €1 billion funding
The European Commission has selected 57 defence projects under the 2025 European Defence Fund call (EDF), a record-breaking round covering AI, drones, cyber, space, and

Strata Virtual Pitch Event: Startups shaping innovative treatments
Strata pitch events continue attracting strong interest from global leading investors and have positioned it as a top channel for the best European deeptech startups

Why 90% of EIC Applications fail?
Last May 20, STRATA & FundingTrip hosted a webinar to show the most common pitfalls EIC applicants make when submitting their proposals. Based on real

CircularInvest × Strata | Circular Economy Investor Pitch Event
From Strata we want to thank investors and startups for participating in our Circular Economy Investor Pitch event! It was a great opportunity to meet

The Evolution of the EIC Accelerator: statistics from 2022 to 2025
The EIC Accelerator has evolved significantly between 2022 and 2025, shifting from higher volumes of winners and funding to a more streamlined and selective process