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January 18, 2024

EIC to ramp up deals in first half of 2024

AI, quantum and semiconductor startups likely to become big winners of European Innovation Council support

The first half of 2024 will see an increase in the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) investments into tech startups via its Accelerator programme, compared to last year, according to an EU official.

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Cristina Gallardo

Cristina Gallardo was a senior reporter at Sifted based in Madrid and Barcelona. She covered Europe's tech sovereignty, deeptech and Iberia. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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