EIC Transition supports novel and disruptive technologies ready for the next steps towards maturation and validation. This programme targets single and consortia-based applicants who are previous recipients of pertinent EU funding (vide Requirements).
Proposal scope should include maturation and validation of breakthrough ideas from the lab to relevant application environments (prototyping, formulation, user testing, or other validation tests) as well as explorations and development of a sustainable business case and business model towards commercialisation. By the end of the project, technology and business strategy are expected to be sufficiently validated to be conducive to other investors or funding sources (e.g., EIC Accelerator), enter licensing or collaboration agreements with third parties or other potential routes to market.
Activities must include a mix of R&D, and early business and market development activities taking novel technologies beyond proof of principle to an investment-ready status. EIC Transition awardees have access to the fast-track scheme for the EIC Accelerator and can apply for additional Booster grants (up to €50k) for portfolio activities.
€0.5 million to €2.5 million (100% eligible costs), 1 to 3 years duration. Larger sums allowed in duly justified cases.
Two steps application, starting with a written application in Standard Horizon Europe application form with narrative up to 22 A4-pages. Remotely scored by at least three evaluators on three assessment criteria: (1) Excellence, (2) Impact, and (3) Implementation Quality and Efficiency.
Results are communicated 8 to 9 weeks after submission, with positive outcome leading to interview. Face-to-face interviews occur 10 to 11 weeks after submission cut-off, with results divulged 2 to 3 weeks after proposal pitching to the jury.
