The EIC Transition is a funding scheme designed to bridge the gap between research and market application, supporting innovative projects as they advance from Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3 to 6. The scheme targets deep-tech innovations with demonstrated proof-of-concept, helping these technologies move towards market readiness. EIC Transition supports research organisations, SMEs, start-ups for the maturation and validation of novel technologies from the lab to the relevant application environments.
Submitted proposals must build on results from EU-funded programs like EIC Pathfinder projects (including projects funded under the Horizon 2020 EIC pilot Pathfinder, FET-Open, FET-Proactive, CSA and CSA Lump sum FET Innovation Launchpad), ERC Proof of Concept projects funded Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe, projects from Research and Innovation Actions funded under Horizon 2020 Societal challenges and Leadership in Industrial Technologies and under Horizon Europe pillar II, with an eligible TRL and European Defence Fund projects, including the Preparatory Action on Defence Research, research projects, but only for proposals which are focused on civil applications (including dual use). The overall budget for EIC Transition in 2025 is €98 million.
Eligible applicants (single or small consortia) can request up to EUR 2.5 million to cover prototyping, validation, and business case development. Booster grants up to €50k can be inquired to undertake complementary activities for portfolio activities or to explore pathways to commercialisation.
After successful applications, applicants are invited to the second phase (interview).