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EIC Transition Open

Supports European deep-tech ventures advancing laboratory research toward validated prototypes and near-market technologies.

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EIC Transition Open is the European Innovation Council's bridge-funding instrument, designed to take technologies that have reached experimental proof of concept (TRL 3) or lab validation (TRL 4) through to demonstrated functionality in a relevant application environment (TRL 5–6). It addresses a structural gap in the EU innovation system: technologies that have been validated under EIC Pathfinder…

What this grant funds

Any field — no predefined thematic priorities. Maturation and validation of novel tech from lab to relevant application environment + development of sustainable business plan/model.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.16 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€100M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: eic.ec.europa.eu