Empowering Deep-Tech Startups: Expert Proposal Writing Services for the New EIC Pre-Accelerator Call (WIDERA 2025)
Europe’s most promising early-stage deep-tech startups in widening countries are once again in focus with the upcoming HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-02 call. With a robust budget of EUR 20 million, this call aims to prepare high-potential SMEs for successful funding through the EIC Accelerator or alternative investment channels.
Why Engage in the WIDERA-2025-02 Call?
The call is a vital opportunity to boost business, investor, and technology readiness, especially for startups operating in the early stages of development. Eligible projects will receive support to bring their innovation from TRL 4 to TRL 6, ensuring they are investment-ready and capable of scaling effectively. Some key details of this call include:
- Total Available Budget: €20 million | Indicative number of projects: 50
- Funding: €300,000–€500,000 (lump-sum, max 2 years, 70% funding rate)
- Eligible applicants: Mono-beneficiary early-stage deep-tech startups in widening countries
- Expected outcomes: TRL 5+ achieved, investor-ready status, fast track to EIC Accelerator
Who Can Apply?
This call is open to individual SMEs (mono-beneficiary proposals only) that are:
- Established in widening countries
- Operating in the deep tech domain in the fields of physical, biological, and digital domains
- Developing innovations validated in the lab (minimum TRL 4)
- Holding clear Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Able to demonstrate a realistic go-to-market strategy with verifiable KPIs
- Ready to scale up their operations
Why Choose Rainno?
At Rainno, we offer specialised expertise in crafting compelling Horizon Europe proposals, particularly for innovation and widening-focused calls. Our tailored support includes:
- Strategic planning aligned with EIC Transition evaluation criteria
- Clear articulation of innovation maturity and investment-readiness
- Demonstrated experience in winning CSA calls and advising deep-tech startups
- Expert communication of KPIs and commercialisation pathways
We are committed to turning your innovation vision into a strong and fundable proposal, guiding you through every step from concept to submission.
Key Dates
- Call opens: 12 June 2025
- Call deadline: 18 November 2025
Take the Next Step with Us
Reach out to us today to support you in developing a competitive proposal for your startup. Our experts can support you at each stage of the process, ensuring a high-quality submission with a strong chance of securing Horizon Europe funding. Get in contact with us to design a project of transformative funding for your research organisation.