‘Proof of market’ to improve valorisation and commercialisation of Horizon generated R&I results (IA)

Di cosa tratta questo bando?

The topic gives small grants to consortia of spin-offs, startups and SMEs to test the market potential of results from Horizon Cluster 4 or LEIT projects. Applicants may be the original result owners or new participants with access rights.

Cosa finanzia questo bando?

Scope

The action provides small grants to small consortia of spin-offs, startups and SMEs to explore the commercial potential, in the EU, of results from ongoing or completed Research and Innovation Actions and Innovation Actions funded under Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) or its Horizon 2020 predecessor, Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies (LEIT).

Eligible activities

• Demonstrating or testing a technology and defining a commercialisation process.
• Market and competitiveness analysis, technology assessment or certification, and verification of innovation potential.
• Assessing potential end users, and piloting with users or customers.
• Regulatory compliance and standards, and consolidating intellectual property rights.

Expected outcomes

The commercial potential of Horizon results is explored, a path to commercialisation is secured, and startups and SMEs take part in valorisation.

Cosa ci si aspetta dalle proposte?

• The proposal should state the grant number and acronym of the originating project.
• A business partner should take part, to support a clear path to market.

Quando scade il bando?

2 febbraio 2027 (88 giorni)

2 February 2027 (single-stage submission).