The European Innovation Council (EIC) is inviting all EIC Accelerator companies in the deep tech vertical to apply for the EIC Deep Tech Investor Day powered by Bpifrance - EuroQuity on 11 March 2025 in Paris. This in-person event will grant EIC beneficiaries the chance to showcase their innovative solutions to top-class European investors from ACT Venture Partners, Air Liquide Ventures (ALIAD), Armilar, Bednarz Ventures, Cycle Group, EIT RawMaterials, Elevator Ventures, Fly Ventures, Grow Venture Partners, Imec.xpand, Kimpa, Liftt, Manta Ray Ventures, Matterwave Ventures, MIG Capital, NGP Capital, Omnes, Orange Ventures, OTB Ventures, Quantonation, Red River West, Santander CIB, Sharpstone, Sprind, Supernova Ventures, Suricate Ventures, Tikehau ACE Capital, Vsquared Ventures, World Fund, with more investors to come. Additionally, the selected participants will receive exclusive training and the possibility of being invited for one-to-one meetings and follow-up.
Submit your application before 10 January 2025 (Deadline extended until 14 January 2025). .
Apply for this opportunity now!
When filling out the form, please note that you should provide the information of the person attending the Investor Day, as they will be featured in the event brochure.
Important: Please do not book any travel before receiving confirmation that you have been selected for the event.
What’s in it for you?
The selected EIC Accelerator beneficiaries will receive exclusive pitching training and increase their visibility among top-level European investors, as well as other EIC innovators.
Don’t miss your chance to:
• Pitch your solution to top European VCs;
• Receive one-to-one meeting requests from investors;
• Benefit from top-tier coaching sessions.
But that’s not all! From 10 to 14 March, Paris will be at the centre of the European tech community with the Global Summit (13-14 March) and Deep Tech Days (10-14 March). Do not miss the chance to join these events bringing together some of the best startups and the most relevant actors in the deep tech ecosystem.
When?
11 March 1025, from 9:30 AM to 18:30 PM CET.
A welcoming cocktail on 10 March 2025 will be organised.
Where?
At the Bpifrance building on 6-8 bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris.
Who can apply?
The EIC Accelerator companies which were selected for or have received the investment component, and are working on innovative solutions in the deep tech sector – such as:
- Artificial intelligence, connectivity and Internet of Things (IoT)
- Quantum, photonics and semiconductors
- Industry 4.0 and manufacturing
The eligible companies are:
- H2020 EIC Accelerator Pilot blended finance companies, which have received the grant and investment component.
- EIC Accelerator Horizon Europe companies.
Please note that priority in the selection process might be given to EIC companies that have not participated in previous EIC Business Acceleration Investor Days or ePitchings, or raised capital in the 12 months prior to this Investor Day.
How can you be selected?
To qualify for selection, you must complete the application form. Please, make sure that the information completed allows the EIC to verify your eligibility for the call (i.e. fill in correctly the project number, acronym).
Please note that your profile will be shared with the event jury members, which will base their selection according to the information you submitted as well as their investment preferences. Any information you submit is also liable to be shared in an upcoming call for investors, as well as an event brochure.
If you have any objections to the use of your information or any questions regarding the event, please contact us through the email events@eicfund.eu.
Who is organising this Investor Day?
This opportunity is brought to you by the EIC Investor Readiness and Outreach Programme, an initiative of the EIC’s Business Acceleration Services (BAS). The programme aims to enhance the investor readiness of EIC Accelerator innovators, providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to attract investment and scale their ventures. Once ready, the programme also provides introductions to the best investors in their sector, namely through ePitchings and Investor Days.
Why is EIC collaborating with EuroQuity - Bpifrance?
The EIC and EuroQuity-Bpifrance have previously teamed up to deliver a number of successful ePitchings and Investor Days.
Operated by Bpifrance (the French Public Investment Bank), EuroQuity is a matchmaking platform dedicated to economic development and an essential source of financing for SMEs. Its mission is to accelerate the growth of companies throughout Europe and beyond by giving concrete credentials to companies to maximize their opportunities to meet and match with investors, through their membership in e-communities and e-labels.
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided in the interest of knowledge sharing and should not be interpreted as the official view of the European Commission, or any other organisation.