# EIC Pre-accelerator - Widening (HORIZON-WIDERA-2027-01-WIDENING-01)

- Funder: European Commission – Horizon Europe (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-commission-horizon-europe)
- Status: Forthcoming
- Opens: 5 May 2027
- Next deadline: 18 Nov 2027, 16:00 GMT
- Award: €500k – €1m
- Where: International, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Who can apply: Other public body, University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Source: EU Funding & Tenders – Horizon Europe (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-WIDERA-2027-01-WIDENING-01)
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T12:20:20.481Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/16941729-213b-4e9e-9029-d0196dfb0b14

Expected Outcome: This call will increase the innovation potential of deep-tech startups in the Widening countries and enable them to better attract private investments and scale up.

How to apply: follow the funder's official guidance at https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-WIDERA-2027-01-WIDENING-01; OpenGrant does not take applications. The full criteria and how-to-apply notes are also on the OpenGrant page with a free account. Check the original source before applying.