Lab to market · EIC Transition

Move promising research towards a market-ready opportunity.

Proposal strategy and writing support for teams transforming eligible research results into validated technology and a credible path to commercialisation.

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Is it the right route?

The bridge between a research result and a viable innovation.

01 — Fit
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Eligible project result

The proposal must build on results from an eligible EIC Pathfinder or FET project, ERC Proof of Concept, specified Horizon Europe or Horizon 2020 research actions, European Defence Fund research, or eligible Research Infrastructures actions. Applicants must include the result owners or demonstrate the necessary access and IP rights.

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Technology to validate

There is a clear route from experimental proof of concept towards validation in an application-relevant environment.

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Market learning to do

Customer needs, use cases, competition and the commercialisation route must be tested alongside the technology.

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A transition-minded team

The project brings together the technical, business and market capabilities needed to advance towards exploitation.

What the programme expects

A successful Transition proposal advances technology and market readiness together. Validation without a credible route to use is not enough.

Starting resultA clearly identified, eligible research result with ownership and access addressed.
ValidationA focused plan to mature and demonstrate the technology in its intended context.
Business caseEvidence-led exploration of applications, users, market potential and exploitation routes.
TeamThe right mix of research, technology transfer, industry and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Application pathway & deadlines

A clear case at every stage.

02 — Process
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Proposal

Connect the eligible result, validation pathway and commercial opportunity.

Next call expected to open in spring 2027; deadline not yet published
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Expert evaluation

Demonstrate excellence, impact and implementation through clear evidence.

Remote evaluation after the submission deadline
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Online interview

Present the transition logic and answer the jury’s questions with precision.

For proposals passing the first evaluation stage
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How Mira Funding works

Four phases from research result to transition plan.

Confirm eligibility

Verify the originating project, ownership or access rights, applicant structure and technology maturity.

Define the transition case

Connect technical validation, use cases, market discovery and the intended exploitation route.

Build the proposal

Turn partner inputs into a coherent work plan, impact case, budget and risk strategy.

Refine and prepare

Strengthen the evidence, check consistency and prepare the team for the online jury interview.

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Is EIC Transition the right route?

Tell me where your innovation stands. We will identify the strongest funding fit and the evidence needed for a competitive application.

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