EVEN-CLOSER Acceleration Program
Acceleration programme supporting startups developing circular electronics and semiconductor solutions through coaching, piloting, partnerships, and investment readiness activities.
The European Circular Electronics Kickstart Acceleration Program supports startups in the circular electronics and semiconductors sectors through a structured acceleration journey. It provides tailored coaching, pilot opportunities, and access to networks, investors, and partnerships. The programme is delivered online with a final Demo Day in Malta.
TYPE OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED: Startups developing innovative solutions in circular electronics and semiconductors, including piloted technologies, circular business models, and solutions ready for scaling and market entry. The programme offers coaching, MVP pilots, business development, and investment readiness support rather than direct financial grants.
SECTORS / DOMAIN: Circular electronics and semiconductors industries.
INDIVIDUAL OR CONSORTIUM: Individual startups are targeted; consortia are not specified in the call guidelines.
SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Startups from any country worldwide; if selected and registered outside Europe, incorporation in a European country within 6 months is required. Applicants must operate in electronics or semiconductors, be at TRL 4–8, have been incorporated from 2019 onwards, and demonstrate scalability, market potential, and relevant expertise.
SPECIFIC TOPICS OR CHALLENGES: Recycling, recovery and remanufacturing (including semiconductors and PV sectors); scaling the EU electronics industry value chain and circularity; integration of green chemistry and secondary raw materials in semiconductor and electronics production.
PROJECTS DURATION: Approximately 6–7 months (May–November 2026), with a Demo Day in November 2026.
BUDGET, FUNDING RATES AND PAYMENT CONDITIONS:
Funding rate: this call doesn't give any funding, but the acceleration program.
Budget conditions / limitations: Programme is free of charge and equity free.
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09/05/2026