Unlocking the potential of academic intellectual assets for industry, SMEs and startups (CSA)
In short
This is a Coordination and Support Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €2 million for about 2 grants of €1 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Deadline: 2 February 2027. Startups and SMEs can apply.
What the call wants to achieve
- Enhanced valorisation of intellectual assets, including dormant patents, from universities and public research organisations to support the adoption of green and digital technologies by industry, SMEs and start-ups/spinoffs.
- Development of entrepreneurial skills and increased involvement of students, researchers, and innovators in the valorisation of research results.
- Uptake of effective models and tools to facilitate valorisation of unused IP and intellectual assets and access by startups, SMEs, and innovative companies to this untapped knowledge in public research organisations.
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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