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From EIT — opportunities across all Knowledge and Innovation Communities · checked 13 Nov 2026
EIT Food Biotech Proof of Concept Call (Route 1 Validation and Route 2 Demonstrator)
Proof of Concept & Technology Validation Call
Open · 65 days left
Grant
European Union
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) · EIT Food
- Closes
- 18 Jan 2027
- 65 days left
- Opened
- 6 Nov 2026
- Who can apply
- Startups, SMEs
What this call funds
Biotech startups can apply for small proof-of-concept funding under two routes: Route 1 for technologies at TRL 4-6 (validation) and Route 2 for technologies at TRL 7-9 (demonstrator). The support includes access to pilot facilities and corporate partners through EIT Food's Alliance members. The page does not state the funding amount or the application deadline.
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The call in detail
- Funder
- European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
- Programme
- EIT Food
- Type
- Grant
- Eligible applicants
- Startups, SMEs
- Eligible countries
- Not stated by the source
- Startup relevance
- High
- Source
- EIT — opportunities across all Knowledge and Innovation Communities
Key dates
- 6 Nov 2026
- Applications opened
- 18 Jan 2027
- Applications close
Earlier rounds and changes
| Recorded | What changed | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2026 | First listed here | Already listed when the source was first read |
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