[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

February 2, 2027 (Full application submission deadline, single-stage)

€20,000,000 total budget in 2027; ~8 grants expected per call; typical project size not specified.

Supports breakthrough innovations in industrial technologies up to TRL 4, aligned with EU partnership research agendas.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity funds research and innovation projects that aim to deliver open-ended, breakthrough advances in industrial technologies. Projects should target a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) up to 4 and must align with the Strategic Research and Innovation Agendas (SRIAs) of major European partnerships: Made in Europe, Process4Planet, Clean Steel, Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU (IAM4EU), and Textiles for the Future. Proposals must clearly articulate how their outcomes contribute to the objectives of these SRIAs and present a credible pathway from project results to the broader impacts envisioned by the Horizon Europe programme. The action is part of Horizon Europe’s “Fast Track to Research and Innovation” (FTRI) procedure, designed to accelerate funding for small collaborative consortia and support the EU’s industrial competitiveness and sustainability goals. --- ## Due Dates - February 2, 2027: Full application submission deadline (single-stage), 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic in 2027: €20,000,000 - Indicative number of grants: 8 - Funding per project is not explicitly specified; applicants should consult the call documents and budget guidelines for typical project sizes. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia composed of a maximum of 6 independent, eligible entities. - Eligible countries include EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe, as well as certain non-EU/non-Associated Countries under specific provisions (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) and the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as outlined in the Horizon Europe General Annexes. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-61?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Application form templates and guidelines are available in the Submission System ([Standard application form (HE RIA, IA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf)). - Evaluation results are expected within 4 months of the deadline; grant agreements should be signed within 6 months of the deadline. - Applicants are encouraged to consult the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and [Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) for detailed instructions. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should align with at least one of the SRIAs for the relevant partnerships. - The granting authority may object to the transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results up to 4 years after the end of the action. - For partner search and consortium building, use the [Partner Search tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390). --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-61?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (Eligibility, Evaluation, etc.)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Resource | |---------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | +32 2 299 11 11 | | European Commission Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points (NCPs) | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Funding & Tenders Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

Fast Track to Research and Innovation for breakthroughs in industrial technologies (Research and Innovation Action) - European Commission

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