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Europe Vs. US Clean-tech funding landscape

US policy stopped creating a customer for several cleantech sectors in 2025 and 2026. Which sectors that catches, what it is worth, and what an advantageous European position actually requires.

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The EIC route for Australian and Canadian deeptech

Australian and Canadian deeptech can fund European growth through the EIC without becoming a subsidiary of a US parent. What you get and what you give up.

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EIC Accelerator 2026: what changed

Six cut-offs instead of two, a 20-page proposal, and scoring back in place of Go/No-Go. What the EIC Accelerator's 2026 changes mean for applicants.

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The EIC Accelerator gap: what Horizon Europe association does not give Australia and Canada

Australia and Canada associated to Horizon Europe Pillar II. The EIC Accelerator sits in Pillar III and stays closed to both. What that means in practice.

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The 2027 timeline: why Australian companies need to start in 2026

Australian entities become eligible for Horizon Europe Pillar II in January 2027. Consortia form 6 to 12 months earlier. The real preparation timeline.

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Horizon Europe is opening to Australian companies: the complete guide (2027)

Australia associates to Horizon Europe Pillar II from January 2027: what changes, what it excludes (the EIC), and what to do now.

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Which Horizon Europe calls fit Australian strengths

Mapping Australian strengths to Horizon Europe Pillar II clusters and call topics: quantum, critical minerals, batteries, agtech and medtech.

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Cross-border IP structuring for the EIC: a Canada and Netherlands case study

For Canadian deep tech founders raising European capital. Aligning your IP with European investor and EIC Accelerator requirements.