EIC Transition

Application deadline: 09/17/2025

Project type

EIC Transition supports projects that have gone beyond experimental proof of concept and aim to demonstrate viable applications of the technology in their intended field of application. Eligible applications must have completed all elements of Technology Maturity Level 3, and aim to reach TRL 5 or 6 by the end of the project.

Projects should address both technological maturation and commercial/entrepreneurial development in a balanced way. Expected results include:

1. A proven, mature and effective technology for its intended application.
2. A validated business model and an elaborate business plan for commercial development.

Beneficiaries

1. Single applicants: Start-ups, SMEs or research organizations (universities, research or technology organizations). Large companies (non-SMEs) are not eligible to apply as a single entity.
2. Small consortia (two entities) : Two independent legal entities from two different member states or associated countries.
3. Consortia (three to five entities) : Minimum three and maximum five independent legal entities. At least one entity must be established in a member state, the others must be established in different member states or associated countries.

Financing

• 100% subsidy for projects between €0.5 and €2.5 million. A larger amount may be requested if duly justified.
• Booster Grants of 50,000 euros can be awarded to ongoing projects to further enhance their market readiness and technological maturity.

Characteristics of supported projects

Eligible projects must :

• Be based on results obtained through previous European grants (e.g. EU Pathfinder, Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, EDF).
• Own the intellectual property rights to the results on which the project is based.
• Conduct preliminary market research to identify potential markets and competitors.
• Be supported by a motivated, entrepreneurial team with a wide range of skills (e.g. researchers, business professionals, marketing experts).

Additional benefits: A Seal of Excellence will be awarded to the coordinators of all proposals meeting the evaluation thresholds but not funded due to lack of available budget.