This funding opportunity supports projects that increase collaboration between philanthropic organisations, higher education institutions, technology transfer offices, innovative companies, and venture capitalists. It aims to accelerate the commercialization of academic research by leveraging philanthropic resources, expertise, and networks. Consortia must include higher education institutions or RTOs and philanthropic organisations, working together to bring innovations to market through stakeholder engagement and technology testing.
Eligible applicants must form consortia including at least three participants from different EU or associated countries, with a coordinator that is a higher education institution or research technology organisation. Philanthropic organisations or their networks must also be part of the consortium.
