Funding
EIC Transition
European Innovation Council
For technology validation and spin-out. Validate technologies and develop business plans for specific applications (TRL 3-6).
What is this programme about?
EIC Transition is a grant funding programme under Horizon Europe, that supports the maturation and validation of new technologies from the lab to the market.
Who can apply for a EIC Transition?
EIC Transition is open only to entities that have completed a related grant-funded project through EIC Pathfinder or Horizon Europe.
Key Facts
Who can apply
EIC Transition is open only to entities that have completed a related grant-funded project through EIC Pathfinder or Horizon Europe.
Funding calls
EIC Transition calls are published several times a year.
Purpose
To support the maturation and validation of new technologies from the lab to relevant application environments.
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
TRL3 – TRL6
Funding Amount
Up to €2.5 million.
Booster grant of up to €50k
Funding Rate
100%
Timeframe
9 weeks from submission
Process
Three steps: written proposal, evaluation by an EIC Jury and an interview with the EIC Jury
What are the key topics or sectors covered?
There are no thematic priorities. EIC Transition is aimed at projects between TRL3-6, to validate their technologies and develop business plans for specific applications. They will have identified EU-funded project results, promising commercial potential, have conducted preliminary market research and be ready for the next steps of development.
Useful Resources
We have collated some useful resources if you are considering applying for EIC Transition:
