EIC Transition Grant
Which projects qualify for funding?

Funding is provided for research projects that apply scientific research (TRL 1-4) to develop a market breakthrough innovation. Proposals in EIC Transition should include in their scope the development of technologies from TRL 4 to TRL 5/6.

industrial research
(TRL 4-5/6)

Research from TRL 4 to TRL 5/6 involves moving from demostrating the technology under laboratory conditions to testing and evaluating performance under near real-world conditions.

EIC Transition Funding
Who can apply?

SMEs and scientific entities can apply for funding individually. Consortia (2 to 5 partners - independent of each other, based in different member states) can also apply. Large entrepreneurs may only apply for a grant in a consortium.

SME'S

Employing < 250 persons
and balance sheet assets < EUR 43 million
or revenues < EUR 50 million
(calculated for the entire capital group and related entities)

Scientific units

universities, research institutions.

International consortia

Members can be all types of enterprises from SMEs, mid-caps and large, as well as research units, universities.

Securing EIC Transition Grant
What costs are eligible for funding?

remuneration of the R&D team

subcontracting of R&D work

fixed assets as part of a prototype

purchase of laboratory equipment

research materials and raw materials

depreciation or costs of using WNIP

rental of laboratory space

delegation costs

indirect costs

EIC Transition Grant
What is the project funding level?

In EIC Transition, the funding intensity is 100%. A maximum of €2.5 million can be applied for.

Guide to the
EIC Transition

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EIC Transition 2026
Current calls for applications

You can follow the current competition schedules on the KPK (National Contact Point) websites.

Why
innology?

The R&D application process requires a rare combination of technical expertise, formal regulatory knowledge, and an understanding of evaluation logic. Errors often lead to rejection—rejection rates in the EIC Transition exceed 90%. .