Unlocking the potential of academic intellectual assets for industry, SMEs and startups (CSA) - European Commission
Supports projects that help universities and research organisations turn intellectual assets into green and digital innovations for industry, SMEs, and startups.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: February 2, 2027 (full application)
Funding Amounts: Around €1,000,000 per grant; 2 grants expected; lump sum funding model.
Summary: Supports initiatives to unlock and valorise academic intellectual assets for collaboration between universities, industry, SMEs, and startups, driving green and digital innovation.
Description
This funding opportunity, under Horizon Europe (HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-42), focuses on enhancing the valorisation of intellectual assets—including dormant patents—originating from universities and public research organisations. The aim is to facilitate the adoption of green and digital technologies by industry, SMEs, and startups. Supported projects should develop entrepreneurial skills, engage students and researchers in bringing research results to market, and pilot strategies such as hackathons, workshops, and innovative licensing models. Proposals are encouraged to leverage synergies with other EU-funded initiatives, promote gender balance and diversity, and explore AI-based approaches to intellectual property management.
