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Boosting pan-European exchange between acceleration ecosystems to improve quality and outreach of business acceleration services in developing innovation ecosystems

The European Commission announced today the finalists of the 2027 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), celebrating the European cities that are leading the way in urban innovation and shaping more sustainable, inclusive and resilient communities

EIC-supported companies can host talented researchers and innovators for up to six months, fully funded.

The selected projects bring together 218 organisations from 30 countries, including 24 EU Member States.

On 1 October, I3 Instrument project representatives, businesses, policymakers, and innovation stakeholders gathered in Brussels for the Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2026

The twelve cities will now compete for the titles of European Capital of Innovation 2027 and European Rising Innovative City 2027.

The Espoo-based robotics company has raised €6.4 million to bring physical AI to European infrastructure, and has initiated discussions on a procurement deal with a major infrastructure corporation following EIC Business Acceleration Services’ support.

The Board welcomes with caution the adoption of the Council's Partial General Approach and reiterates the need for reinforced integrity of the European innovators journey, including the distinct character of the EIC Fund, and significantly increased EIC budget.

EIC Accelerator awardee Check Point Care has accelerated its commercial scale-up following participation at MEDICA 2025 through the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme. Discover their story.

Following a competitive and rapid evaluation, 20 projects have been selected to enter the first stage of the pilot.