Funding mechanisms are diverse in terms of scope, financing, requirements, evaluation process, type of activities, timing, etc. It is a complex and ever changing environment.
Be warned: the descriptions below are kept short and voluntarily incomplete for the sake of simplification. Also, some calls for proposals are open challenges while others are restricted to certain domains. There are many variables to consider when choosing the right funding option.
Contact us to get more information and evaluate the match with your specific project!
Grant and equity for technology development and market deployment
Under the Horizon Europe framework, the EIC Accelerator funds disruptive innovation projects having reached TRL 5 or 6. It provides grants (up to 2.5m€ for 70% of eligible costs) and/or equity investments (0.5-15m€). A very competitive programme, it covers innovation and market deployment activities to reach TRL 8 or 9. Only single entities are eligible.
R&D and demonstrator/validation
EIC Transition funds disruptive innovation projects from TRL 3-4 to TRL 5-6. It provides grants (0.5-2.5m€ for 100% of eligible costs). Single entities and consortia are eligible under certain conditions, namely having been awarded previous EU funding.
R&D and proof of concept
EIC Pathfinder funds early projects to take them to TRL 3-4. It provides grants (up to 4m€ for 100% of eligible costs). Only consortia are eligible.
Low-carbon innovations aiming for commercialisation
Industrial research and experimental development
R&D for deeptechs
Innovation for deeptechs
R&D, Innovation
R&D, innovation, demonstration, support actions
International collaborative R&D and innovation
Collaborative research and joint development
Development and demonstration of environmental impact solutions
LIFE funds projects producing environmental and climate impacts. Typically funds 60% of costs and has a project duration of up to 10 years. Single beneficiaries or consortia.
If you are looking for insights about funding programmes in the EU or in France, please reach out. We would be delighted to provide you with preliminary advice.
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