
Europe Picks Six Deep-Tech Scale-Ups for €97M—Funding Is Not Final Yet
On 28 July 2026, the EIC selected six European deep-tech companies for potential equity investments totalling €97 million, subject to due diligence and negotiations.
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On 28 July 2026, the EIC selected six European deep-tech companies for potential equity investments totalling €97 million, subject to due diligence and negotiations.

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