Fast Track to Research and Innovation for breakthroughs in industrial technologies (Research and Innovation Action) - European Commission
Funds research projects for breakthrough industrial technologies up to TRL 4, aligned with major EU partnership agendas under Horizon Europe.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: February 2, 2027 (Full application submission deadline, single-stage)
Funding Amounts: €20,000,000 total budget in 2027; ~8 grants expected per call; typical project size not specified.
Summary: 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.
