Advancing lead markets and proof-of-concept for deep tech solutions contributing to EU Missions - European Commission
Supports scaling and market entry of deep tech solutions for EU Missions, integrating social sciences and innovative procurement to overcome adoption barriers.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: March 31, 2026 (Full proposal submission deadline, single-stage)
Funding Amounts: Total budget €8,000,000; typical grant size around €4,000,000; 2 grants expected
Summary: Supports scaling and market entry for deep tech innovations relevant to EU Missions, integrating stakeholder engagement and innovative procurement models.
Description
This funding opportunity from the European Commission aims to accelerate the scaling, market entry, and deployment of innovative deep tech solutions that contribute to the objectives of EU Missions. The grant targets both public and private stakeholders, encouraging demand-driven innovation and the development of proof-of-concept projects for technologies with mission relevance. Projects are expected to integrate Social Sciences and Humanities insights to address challenges such as market uptake barriers, risk perception, and stakeholder engagement, ultimately fostering investment in high-impact technologies.
Key objectives include:
- Advancing technologies up to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7.
- Enabling lead markets by aligning public procurement, private investment, and mission requirements.
- Experimenting with innovative procurement and financing models to accelerate adoption of high-risk, high-reward technologies, especially in public services.
- Preference for proposals covering several EU Missions.
