From lab to market: Strengthening the role of Technology Transfer Offices in bringing knowledge to the market
This grant funds projects to strengthen Technology Transfer Offices, fostering academic research commercialisation and startup-friendly intellectual asset management across Europe.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 22, 2026: Full application deadline (single-stage submission)
Funding Amounts: €5,000,000 total; typical grant €1,000,000; approx. 5 grants; project duration typically 24–36 months; 100% funding (lump sum)
Summary: Supports projects to strengthen Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) for improved commercialisation of academic research and startup-friendly intellectual asset management across Europe.
Key Information: Requires at least 3 beneficiaries from 3 different Member States/Associated Countries, including 1 from a “widening country”.
Description
This Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action aims to boost the commercialisation of academic research by empowering Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) to facilitate access to intellectual assets for industry, startups, and scaleups. The call focuses on fostering collaboration between academia and industry, developing startup-friendly licensing and intellectual property management policies, and increasing the number of research-based spinoffs. Projects are expected to identify and share best practices in knowledge valorisation, develop adaptable tools for licensing and transfer, create incentive models for researchers and students, and pilot these approaches. The outcomes will inform the development of a comprehensive blueprint for licensing, revenue sharing, and equity participation to support effective intellectual asset management and commercialisation across Europe.
