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

September 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)

€2,000,000 (lump sum grant; 1 grant expected)

Supports at least 10 transdisciplinary pilots to scale up innovative solutions, fostering collaboration and value creation across industry, academia, and the public sector.

--- ## Description This European Commission call aims to boost the EU’s capacity to address complex and urgent challenges by strengthening industrial and economic competitiveness and ensuring that transdisciplinary research delivers tangible benefits for society. The focus is on testing the effectiveness of at least 10 transdisciplinary valorisation pilots that are ready for scale-up across Europe. These pilots must leverage mature research and innovation results, unlock new value-creation opportunities, and foster collaboration among a diverse range of stakeholders from the earliest stages. Competition among pilots may be encouraged to identify those with the highest potential impact on the EU’s industrial competitiveness. The action will also generate insights into the challenges and opportunities of transdisciplinary approaches, as well as the necessary skills, resources, and tools. The call includes targeted training for cross-disciplinary projects with scale-up potential and the development of methodological tools and guidelines, including best practices for harnessing cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration. --- ## Due Dates - Opening date: May 22, 2025 - Submission deadline: September 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available: €2,000,000 (lump sum) - Number of grants: 1 expected - Funding mechanism: Lump sum grant under Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must be submitted by consortia in accordance with Horizon Europe rules. - Eligible countries: EU Member States and associated countries (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) for details). - Some non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate if they make their own funding available (see [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 described in [Annex C](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). --- ## 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-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-63?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the [standard application form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout as described in the application forms. - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Only one grant will be awarded under this topic. --- ## Additional Information - The pilots must be transdisciplinary and cross-sectoral, using mature R&I results and involving stakeholders from industry, academia, and the public sector. - The action will support targeted training, methodological tools, and best practices for cross-sectoral collaboration. - Competition among pilots may be promoted, potentially through voting-based mechanisms, to identify those with the highest impact potential. - Eligible costs are reimbursed as a lump sum, as per [Horizon Europe lump sum decision](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-63?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&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/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Application form template (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) - [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) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Option | Details | |-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder main page | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | General 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 (NCP) | [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) |

Value creation pilots for scaling up innovative solutions (CSA)

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