The European Innovation Council (EIC) awarded funds to 64 Green Deal start-ups and SMEs in the first round of related funding. Over €307 million has been awarded to the start-ups that will contribute towards the European Green Deal Strategy and the Recovery Plan for Europe.    

The winning proposals range from innovative solutions related to aerospace, martitme and automotive sectors to Internet of Things technology. Over a third of the selected companies are led by women CEOs, three times more than in previous EIC funding rounds. It is also the most geographically diverse EIC call so far. 

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