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PRAXI  Network is now a member of the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme, a network of organisations supporting Europe’s most innovative companies and research teams funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC). The programme provides access to specialised services across the entire innovation value chain.

EIC Partners

EIC Partners are selected under the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme, launched in 2021 to strengthen the EIC Business Acceleration Services (BAS) by addressing two key challenges faced by EIC innovators:

• Access to specialised, sector-focused services
• Attracting private investment

PRAXI Network as an EIC Partner

Through the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme, PRAXI Network actively supports Europe’s most innovative companies and research teams by providing specialised services that enhance the commercialisation of high-value technologies.

In particular, Network PRAXI offers:

• Intellectual Property (IP) and legal support services for EIC beneficiaries (Pathfinder, Transition, Pre-Accelerator, Accelerator) and Seal of Excellence holders. The service focuses on assessing commercial potential, defining IP protection strategies, and preparing patent applications, supported by expert consultants and patent attorneys.
• Support for startups and SMEs (TRL 4–9) in equity fundraising activities, including investment readiness assessment, market analysis, pitching support, and targeted investor matchmaking, aiming to improve access to capital and facilitate scale-up and commercial growth.

European Innovation Council

The EIC was established under Horizon Europe to support high-impact innovations from early-stage research to market deployment, with a budget of over €10 billion for the 2021–2027 period. It provides funding through three main instruments: EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, and EIC Accelerator.