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

November 2, 2025 (Open) | February 4, 2026, 17:00 Brussels time (Deadline)

Up to 12 pilots funded; total available budget €2.28M; project duration up to 12 months per pilot.

Supports EIC Awardees and Buyers to pilot and demonstrate innovative solutions for enhanced commercialisation and market uptake in Europe.

--- ## Description The InnoMatch project, under the Horizon Europe Programme and powered by the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme, is designed to accelerate the commercialisation of breakthrough innovations from SMEs and start-ups (EIC Awardees) by facilitating pilot projects or proof-of-concept demonstrations with committed public or private Buyers. The initiative addresses the challenge of finding first customers and aims to increase the success rate and adoption of innovative solutions through a structured "Prepare, Deploy & Assess" programme, supplemented by tailored support and monitoring. Up to 12 pilot projects will be selected in this call. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: November 2, 2025 - Application deadline: February 4, 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €2.28 million - Up to 12 pilot projects will be selected for funding - Each pilot project follows a structured 12-month programme: - Prepare (2 months) - Deploy (6 months) - Assess (4 months) - Funding is awarded to support pilot testing or proof-of-concept demonstration of EIC Awardee solutions with Buyers --- ## Eligibility - The applicant must be an EIC Awardee (SME or start-up previously funded by the EIC) - Applications must be submitted as a pair: EIC Awardee + committed Buyer (public or private) - Proposals must be submitted via the official submission tool (F6S platform) within the call duration - Only required documentation attached to the online application will be considered --- ## Application Process - Access the full documentation kit at the [InnoMatch Open Call page](https://innomatchproject.eu/open-call-for-eic-awardee-and-buyer-wave-2/) - Submit applications exclusively via the [F6S platform](https://www.f6s.com/innomatch-oc1-wave2-eic-awardee-buyer/apply) - The EIC Awardee (applicant) submits on behalf of the EIC Awardee + Buyer pair - Application evaluation consists of: - Internal eligibility check by InnoMatch partners - Remote evaluation by two external experts per proposal - Consensus meetings and interviews may be held in case of divergent scores or ties - Final selection: Up to 12 pilots; applicants notified by email and results published on the InnoMatch website --- ## Additional Information - InnoMatch is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) funded under Horizon Europe (GA Nr. 101165966) - The programme aims to maximise impact and growth for both innovators and buyers, encouraging adoption and replication of tested solutions - Privacy and data protection are managed according to the InnoMatch guidelines --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal (Official Call Page)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12246?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [InnoMatch Open Call Documentation](https://innomatchproject.eu/open-call-for-eic-awardee-and-buyer-wave-2/) - [F6S Submission Platform](https://www.f6s.com/innomatch-oc1-wave2-eic-awardee-buyer/apply) - [InnoMatch Project Website](https://innomatchproject.eu/) - [EIC Innovation Procurement Programme](https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/business-acceleration-services/eic-innovation-procurement-programme_en) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Contact Page | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Funder Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | InnoMatch Project Info | [InnoMatch Project Website](https://innomatchproject.eu/) | | EU Funding Portal Help | [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) |

InnoMatch project - Open call 1 EIC Awardee + Buyer (wave 2)

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