{"id":7540,"date":"2026-02-26T10:02:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intnews.it\/?p=7540"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:02:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:02:36","slug":"eic-accelerator-adaptronics-funding-e2-5m-for-space-robotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intnews.it\/en\/eic-accelerator-adaptronics-funding-e2-5m-for-space-robotics\/","title":{"rendered":"EIC Accelerator Adaptronics Funding: \u20ac2.5M for Space Robotics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u20ac2.5 million EIC Accelerator Adaptronics grant marks a key milestone for the University of Bologna&#8217;s spin-off specializing in deep-tech solutions. The company was selected by the European Innovation Council (EIC) from 923 international candidates for its revolutionary approach to space logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Key points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amount: \u20ac2.5 million non-repayable grant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology: Electro-adhesive autonomous lifting (EAAL) for any form of object.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Objective: In-orbit maintenance and removal of space debris.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details of the EIC Accelerator Adaptronics funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The allocation of funds is part of the Horizon Europe programme, designed to support high-risk, high-impact startups. EIC Accelerator Adaptronics funding will enable the company to accelerate the transition from prototype to commercialization. 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