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[EIC] EIC Transition

Starting TRL 3/ 4 Ending TRL 5/ 6 - Single legal entities established in a Member State or an Associated Country, if you are a start-up, SME or research performing organisation - Larger companies are not eligible to apply as a single legal entity - Small consortia of two independent legal entities from two different Member States or Associated Countries - Consortia of minimum three and maximum five independent legal entities (‘multi-beneficiary’) following standard rules i.e. must include at least one legal entity established in a Member State and at least two other independent legal entities…

Award
up to €2.5M Additional funding available after the project: a fixed amount not exceeding EUR 50 000 to undertake complementary activities to explore potential pathways to commercialisation or for portfolio activities
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Last round closed: 1 August 2026

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What it funds

Starting TRL 3/ 4 Ending TRL 5/ 6 - Single legal entities established in a Member State or an Associated Country, if you are a start-up, SME or research performing organisation - Larger companies are not eligible to apply as a single legal entity - Small consortia of two independent legal entities from two different Member States or Associated Countries - Consortia of minimum three and maximum five independent legal entities (‘multi-beneficiary’) following standard rules i.e. must include at least one legal entity established in a Member State and at least two other independent legal entities…

Who it suits

Starting TRL 3/ 4 Ending TRL 5/ 6 - Single legal entities established in a Member State or an Associated Country, if you are a start-up, SME or research performing organisation - Larger companies are not eligible to apply as a single legal entity - Small consortia of two independent legal entities…

  • Manufacturing & materials
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award band£1m+
FunderEuropean Innovation Council
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadline1 August 2026
Key sectors
Manufacturing & materials

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