Open for submissionCascade funding

Open call for proposals Innovation projects

In short

Open call run by BP26-28 EITCC, a project funded by Horizon Europe. It passes EU money on to third parties (cascade funding). The budget is €10.5 million. Deadline: 15 March 2027.

What the call funds

  • The Innovation Projects call supports high-impact, close-to-market innovations at TRL 7 , enabling their progression towards TRL 9 and full market deployment in the Architecture, Audio-Visual Media and Fashion sectors.
  • Projects should demonstrate a credible commercialisation pathway and contribute to EIT Culture & Creativity objectives and KPIs, including market deployment and intellectual property generation.
  • Selected Stage 1 applicants receive a EUR 20,000 fixed lump sum during a six-week preparatory phase to develop a Business Development Plan covering areas such as market validation, IP and regulatory mapping and commercialisation strategy.

Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.

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