Supports high-risk, high-impact deep-tech projects by innovative start-ups and SMEs, bridging the funding gap to help them become investor-ready and disrupt or create new markets.
Duration:
Innovation activities: 12 to 24 months
Market deployment activities: up to 49 months
TRL:
5-6 to reach 8-9
- Supports the development of business concepts into market-ready innovations, including breakthrough technologies, products, processes, services, and business models and their successful market rollout.
- Focuses on 'deep tech' innovations that build on scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs, where substantial funding and long development timelines are required before generating returns (‘patient capital’).
Funding percentages:
- 70%
Support per project:
- Grant only up to €2,5M
- Blended finance: Up to €2.5M grant and equity up to €10M
Applications:
- Calls for proposals
- Single applicants only
