An open call for EIC-backed start-ups and scale-ups to pitch directly to three of the world's largest consumer goods companies. Selected participants get tailored preparation and direct access to high-level decision-makers.
New generation ingredients; pasteurisation & process optimisation
Packaging customisation and recycling
Ingredient/product innovation
Packaging, water & climate solutions
Supply chain and logistics innovation
R&D tools with advanced screening
Sustainable ingredients and packaging
Digitisation, automation, and robotics
Galp — an energy company operating in 10 countries — is looking for innovative EIC-backed start-ups with solutions in renewable energy, grid flexibility, and AI-driven energy management.
Battery storage systems, power-to-heat technologies, renewable curtailment reduction
AI-driven forecasting and curtailment management tools
Energy optimisation platforms, flexibility market participation
Demand response technologies, grid visibility tools
Renewable-storage-demand coordination
Compliance automation, cybersecurity risk workflows, financial fraud detection systems
An open call in partnership with JETRO for the EIC Multi-Corporate Day at The Impact Circle. EIC-backed start-ups and scale-ups pitch directly to decision-makers from three leading Japanese corporations.
Photonics/optical technologies for semiconductors and AI data centers
Advanced battery material solutions
Decarbonisation solutions for heating, cooling, and building power systems with energy storage
Semiconductor-related metal/ceramics technology
Metal recycling from e-waste and industrial sources
An open call for EIC-backed start-ups with innovations in immersive media, XR, holographics, and sustainable live events. Pitch to decision-makers from imec and Tomorrowland/Love Tomorrow.
5G/6G infrastructure, XR platforms, AI compression tools
Real-time holographic systems, content creation platforms
Live event systems, edge AI, privacy-preserving processing
Recyclable/reusable festival infrastructure; fire-safe sustainable materials
Renewable energy systems, energy storage, community energy models
Single-capture solutions for multiple streaming formats
The Proptech circle challenge will be published shortly. Check back soon for details on how to apply.
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The Food circle challenge will be published shortly. Check back soon for details on how to apply.
Applications for The Impact Circle 2026 are open.
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