EIC Transition funds innovation activities that go beyond the experimental proof of principle in laboratory to support both:

• the maturation and validation of your novel technology in the lab and in relevant application environments
• the development of a business case and (business) model towards the innovation’s future commercialisation.

EIC Transition projects should address both technology and market/business development, possibly including iterative learning processes based on early customer or user feedback.

The expected outcomes of an EIC Transition project are:

• a technology that is demonstrated to be effective for its intended application (TRL 5/6)  and
• a business model, its initial validation and a business plan for its development to market.

Grants of up to EUR 2.5million are available to validate and demonstrate technology in application-relevant environment and develop market readiness.

EIC Transition Open

EIC Transition Open is an open funding scheme for projects in any field of science or technology as well as challenge driven funding on specific strategic fields.

The majority of funding will be awarded through open calls with no predefined thematic priorities.

This EIC transition Open is designed to enable support for any technologies and innovations that cut across different scientific, technological, sectoral and application fields or represent novel combinations.

Strategic EIC Transition Challenges

• Green digital devices for the future

Proposals submitted under this call should focus on novel digital devices or/and architectures aiming at solving issues related to energy efficiency, use of non-critical and non-toxic raw materials. Proposals should ensure a circular approach and/or a high degree of recyclability, while maintaining or even improving on performance and miniaturisation.   

• Process and system integration of clean energy technologies

These proposals should  focus on developing energy system technologies, integrating  a combination of at least one technology resulting from an eligible project in a system or complex process comprising the elements of energy production or conversion, storage, including renewable fuels, and / or final use.

• RNA-based therapies and diagnostics for complex or rare genetic diseases

Projects submitted under this call should target RNA-based technologies enabling safe and effective delivery methods for accurate diagnostics and therapies of complex or rare genetic diseases.  

Is EIC Transition for you?

• Have you identified Pathfinder, FET or ERC Proof of Concept project results that could be the basis for ground-breaking innovations and new businesses? 
• Is this novel technology ready for the next steps towards its maturation and validation in some specific applications?  
• Do you envisage building a motivated and diverse entrepreneur-lead team to develop the idea and increase its market readiness? 

Before you take a decision to apply, look carefully at the criteria and objectives in the EIC Work Programme and assess if your project is in line with them.

The application form will be available in the F&T portal under the EIC transition call page.

Applications that meet all the criteria, but are not recommended for funding due to budget limits, will be awarded a Seal of Excellence to help them secure funding from other sources. Companies with a Seal of Excellence can also get support from EIC Business Acceleration Services. To be eligible for a Seal of Excellence you must give consent to sharing some basic information about your application with other funding and support organisations.