EIC Transition Open

EIC Transition funds innovation activities that go beyond the experimental proof of principle in laboratory. It supports both the maturation and validation of novel technology from the lab to relevant application environments, as well as the exploration and development of a sustainable business case and business model towards commercialisation.

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Agency	HORIZON (EU)
Region	EU
Country	N/A
Legal form	Company, NGO, Government organization, Other
Start date	21 Apr 2025
End date	16 Sep 2025
Max funding	2,500,000 EUR
Budget	98,000,000 EUR
Coverage	Not explicitly stated, but funding ranges from 500,000 EUR to 2,500,000 EUR per grant.

Grant application conditions

Admissibility Conditions	Proposal must build on results already achieved within an eligible project (TRL 3-4).
Eligible Applicants	Single legal entity established in a Member State or Associated Country ('mono-beneficiary'). Small consortium of two independent legal entities from different Member States or Associated Countries. Consortium of 3 to 5 independent legal entities, including at least one entity from a Member State and two others from different Member States or Associated Countries.
Eligible Activities	Further technology development and validation beyond proof of concept (TRL 4 to TRL 5-6). Market readiness activities, including business case and model development, market research, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance.
Proposal Page Limit	Maximum of 22 A4 pages for Sections 1 to 3 of Part B of the application form.
Budget Restrictions	Minimum contribution of 500,000 EUR and maximum contribution of 2,500,000 EUR per grant.
Documentation	https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-EIC-2025-TRANSITIONOPEN

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