This funding opportunity supports projects that bring promising results from Horizon Europe Pillar II collaborative research closer to production and adoption. It focuses on prototyping, testing, demonstrating, piloting, and large-scale validation of innovative products, services, processes, or business models in real-world settings. The goal is to accelerate commercialisation and deployment, integrating societal needs and responsible innovation to strengthen European competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
Eligible applicants must form consortia of up to 6 independent entities based in eligible countries. Proposals must be based on completed prior multi-beneficiary projects funded under Horizon Europe Pillar II Clusters 1 to 6. Applicants must own or have access to relevant knowledge assets and intell