EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026

Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems <div class="eui-u-mt-l>"><h4>General conditions</h4><div><h4>1. Admissibility conditions: Proposal page limit and layout</h4><div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p>In order to apply, your proposal must meet the general eligibility requirements (see Annex 2 of <a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2025-11/EIC-Work-Programme-2026.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EIC Work Programme 2026</a>) as well as specific eligibility requirements for the Challenge (please see the Topic description above).</p><p>Please check for particular elements (e.g., specific application focus or technology) in the respective Challenge chapter.</p><p>The EIC Pathfinder Challenges support collaborative or individual research and innovation from consortia or from single legal entities established in a Member State or an Associated Country (unless stated otherwise in the specific Challenge chapter). In case of a consortium your proposal must be submitted by the coordinator on behalf of the consortium. Consortia of two entities must be comprised of independent legal entities from two different Member States or Associated Countries. Consortia of three or more entities must include as beneficiaries at least three legal entities, independent from each other and each established in a different country as follows:</p><ul><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>at least one legal entity established in a Member State; and</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>at least two other independent legal entities, each established in different Member States or Associated Countries.</li></ul><p>The legal entities may for example be universities, research organisations, SMEs, start-ups, natural persons. In the case of single beneficiary projects, mid-caps and larger companies will not be permitted.</p><p>Applications with elements that concern the evolution of European communication networks (5G, post-5G and other technologies linked to the evolution of European communication networks) will be subject to restriction for the protection of European communication networks (see Annex II – Section B1).</p><p>The standard admissibility and eligibility conditions and the eligibility of applicants from third countries are detailed in Annex 2.</p><p><strong>Proposal page limit and layout:</strong></p><p>Described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.</p><p>Sections 1 to 3 of the part B of your proposal, corresponding respectively to the evaluation criteria Excellence, Impact, and Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation, must consist of a maximum of 30 format A4 pages. Excess pages will be automatically made invisible, and will not be taken into consideration by the evaluators. Please also consult Annex 2 of the <a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2025-11/EIC-Work-Programme-2026.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EIC Work Programme 2026</a>.</p></div></div><div><h4>2. Eligible countries</h4><div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p>Described in Annex 2 of the <a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2025-11/EIC-Work-Programme-2026.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EIC Work Programme 2026</a>.</p></div></div><div><h4>3. Other Eligibility Conditions</h4><div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p>Described in Annex 2 of the <a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2025-11/EIC-Work-Programme-2026.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EIC Work Programme 2026</a>.</p></div></div><div><h4>4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion</h4><div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p>Described in Annex 2 of the <a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2025-11/EIC-Work-Programme-2026.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EIC Work Programme 2026</a>.</p></div></div><div><h4>5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds</h4><div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p>Described in Section II of the <a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2025-11/EIC-Work-Programme-2026.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EIC Work Programme 2026</a>.</p></div></div><div><h4>5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes</h4><div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p>Described in Section II of the <a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2025-11/EIC-Work-Programme-2026.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EIC Work Programme 2026</a> and the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/om_en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Online Manual</a>.</p></div></div><div><h4>5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement</h4><div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p>Described in Section II of the <a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2025-11/EIC-Work-Programme-2026.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EIC Work Programme 2026</a>.</p></div></div><div><h4>6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants</h4><div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p>Please refer to the Lump Sum Model Grant Agreement (Lump Sum MGA) used for Lump Sum EIC actions under Horizon Europe.</p></div></div></div><div class="eui-u-mt-l"><h4>Specific conditions</h4> <div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p>Described in the <a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2025-11/EIC-Work-Programme-2026.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EIC Work Programme 2026</a>.</p></div></div><div class="eui-u-mt-l"><h4>Call Documents:</h4> <div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p><a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2025-11/EIC-Work-Programme-2026.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EIC Work Programme 2026</a></p><p><u><a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-frequently-asked-questions_en#eic-pathfinder" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-eic-pathfinder-challenges_en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Standard application form (HE EIC Pathfinder Challenges)</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/ef/ef_he-eic-pathfinder-challenges_en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Standard evaluation form (HE EIC Pathfinder Challenges)</a></u></p><p><a href="https://eic.ec.europa.eu/document/download/492ce605-5493-4451-828d-73b3223ea5a8_en?filename=Challenge%20Guide_advanced%20materials%20for%20miniaturised%20energy%20harvesting%20systems.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Challenge Guide: Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems</a></p></div><h4>Model grant agreement (MGA):</h4> <div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lump Sum MGA</a></p><p><strong>Call-specific instructions</strong></p><p><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_he-ls-euratom_en.xlsm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Detailed budget table (HE LS)</a></p><p><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/information-on-clinical-studies_he_en.docx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information on clinical studies (HE)</a></p><p><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-funding-what-do-i-need-to-know_he_en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Guidance: "Lump sums - what do I need to know?"</a></p></div><h4>Additional documents:</h4> <div class="eui-u-mt-s"><p><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HE Programme Guide</a></p><p><a href="htt