03 Apr 2025
EIC presents EIC Impact Report 2025
The European Innovation Council is celebrating its fourth anniversary at the annual EIC Summit on 2 and 3 April 2025, and has presented its EIC Impact Report 2025 on this occasion. The report demonstrates the significant progress the EIC has made to become the investor of choice for European deep tech entrepreneurs.
According to the report, the EIC has completed over 150 investment rounds in start-ups and SMEs, under Horizon Europe, including 60 rounds in 2024 alone. The Fund has also attracted more than €2.6 billion in co-investment in direct equity rounds, primarily from private investors, equating to over €3 of additional investment for every euro of EIC Fund's direct investment since it was established in 2020.
The EIC has also been instrumental in accelerating the growth trajectory of start-ups. Over 70 EIC-backed companies have attained 'centaur' status, with valuations exceeding €100 million, and six of these companies are valued at over €500 million. On average, EIC-backed companies experience a 50% increase in both employment and turnover within two years of receiving an EIC award. Through EIC Business Acceleration Services, 230 business deals have been facilitated with corporates, investors, procurers, and other partners.
According to the report, the EIC has played a pivotal role in generating new technologies from Europe’s research base. EIC Pathfinder and Transition projects have spawned over 1,300 innovations and have led to the creation of more than 100 spinout companies. This includes close to 100 projects that are commercialising results from the European Research Council, showcasing the EIC's role in translating research into market-ready innovations.
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