EIC Transition Open
The EIC Transition Open program offers substantial grants for innovation activities that bridge the gap between experimental proof of concept and market readiness. It specifically supports the maturation and validation of novel technologies from lab to application environments, emphasizing user-centric development and robust business case creation. This program is designed for ground-breaking innovations originating from prior eligible projects, aiming to propel them towards successful commercialization.
Who is Funded
The EIC Transition Open program is designed to fund a diverse range of applicants, from individual innovators to established organizations, across EU Member States and Associated Countries. The program's core objective is to advance breakthrough technologies and foster their market adoption, ensuring European scientific excellence translates into tangible economic and societal impact.
What is Funded
EIC Transition Open funds projects focused on technology and market development from a proven concept to market readiness. While it does not restrict funding to specific sectors, it prioritizes activities that develop and validate novel technologies and build robust business models.
Type and Scope of Funding
The EIC Transition Open provides significant grant funding to propel innovative technologies towards market viability, with a substantial total budget and clear financial limits per project. The program's financial structure is designed to support the intensive development and validation phases crucial for commercialization.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants to EIC Transition Open must adhere to specific conditions related to proposal submission, consortium formation, and project implementation, as detailed in the EIC Work Programme and general annexes.
Application Procedure
The application process for EIC Transition Open follows a single-stage submission procedure, with detailed guidelines and evaluation criteria outlined in the EIC Work Programme 2025 and related online manuals.
Legal Basis
The EIC Transition Open program operates under a robust legal framework, primarily established by key EU regulations that govern research and innovation funding.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
2,500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
98,000,000 €
Deadline:
17.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, Associated Countries, and potentially specific non-EU/non-Associated Countries that have made funding provisions for Horizon Europe projects.
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council (EIC)
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