Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems

Type of action: HORIZON EIC Grants ">General conditions 1. Admissibility conditions: Proposal page limit and layout In order to apply, your proposal must meet the general eligibility requirements (see Annex 2 of EIC Work Programme 2026) as well as specific eligibility requirements for the Challenge (please see the Topic description above). Please check for particular elements (e.g., specific application focus or technology) in the respective Challenge chapter. The EIC Pathfinder Challenges support collaborative or individual research and innovation from consortia or from single legal entities established in a Member State or an Associated Country (unless stated otherwise in the specific Challenge chapter). In case of a consortium your proposal must be submitted by the coordinator on behalf of the consortium. Consortia of two entities must be comprised of independent legal entities from two different Member States or Associated Countries. Consortia of three or more entities must include as beneficiaries at least three legal entities, independent from each other and each established in a different country as follows: at least one legal entity established in a Member State; and at least two other independent legal entities, each established in different Member States or Associated Countries. The legal entities may for example be universities, research organisations, SMEs, start-ups, natural persons. In the case of single beneficiary projects, mid-caps and larger companies will not be permitted. Applications with elements that concern the evolution of European communication networks (5G, post-5G and other technologies linked to the evolution of European communication networks) will be subject to restriction for the protection of European communication networks (see Annex II – Section B1). The standard admissibility and eligibility conditions and the eligibility of applicants from third countries are detailed in Annex 2. Proposal page limit and layout: Described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System. Sections 1 to 3 of the part B of your proposal, corresponding respectively to the evaluation criteria Excellence, Impact, and Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation, must consist of a maximum of 30 format A4 pages. Excess pages will be automatically made invisible, and will not be taken into consideration by the evaluators. Please also consult Annex 2 of the EIC Work Programme 2026. 2. Eligible countries Described in Annex 2 of the EIC Work Programme 2026. 3. Other Eligibility Conditions Described in Annex 2 of the EIC Work Programme 2026. 4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion Described in Annex 2 of the EIC Work Programme 2026. 5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds Described in Section II of the EIC Work Programme 2026. 5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes Described in Section II of the EIC Work Programme 2026 and the Online Manual. 5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement Described in Section II of the EIC Work Programme 2026. 6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants Please refer to the Lump Sum Model Grant Agreement (Lump Sum MGA) used for Lump Sum EIC actions under Horizon Europe. Specific conditions Described in the EIC Work Programme 2026. Call Documents: EIC Work Programme 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Standard application form (HE EIC Pathfinder Challenges) Standard evaluation form (HE EIC Pathfinder Challenges) Challenge Guide: Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems Model grant agreement (MGA): Lump Sum MGA Call-specific instructions Detailed budget table (HE LS) Information on clinical studies (HE) Guidance: "Lump sums - what do I need to know?" Additional documents: HE Programme Guide HE Framework Programme 2021/695 HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764 EU Financial Regulation 2018/1046 Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement