- Reference
HORIZON-EIC-2026-TRANSITIONOPEN- Implementing authority
- European Innovation Council / EISMEA
- Programme
- Horizon Europe - European Innovation Council
- Deadline
- Closed
- Days left
- Closed
- Total programme budget
- €100,000,000 source
- Per beneficiary
- €500,000 - €2,500,000 source€0.5m to €2.5m per project, about 40 grants in 2026; fixed booster grants of up to €50,000 also exist.
- Max. funding intensity
- Not verified
- Own contribution
- Not verified
- Funding type
- Grant
Total budget is not the amount one applicant can receive.
Overview
Grants of €0.5m-€2.5m to turn research results from EIC Pathfinder, ERC Proof of Concept and research-infrastructure projects into market-ready technology.
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Status: Closed. The 2026 call closed on 16 September 2026, 17:00 Brussels time. The 2027 dates depend on the next EIC work programme. source
| Window | Opens | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 call | - | 16 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC+2 source | Closed |
Who can apply?
3 of 11 conditions confirmed
Single SMEs, start-ups or research organisations, or consortia of two to five entities, building on results from an EIC Pathfinder, ERC Proof of Concept or (from 2026) research-infrastructure project at TRL 3 or 4.
| Requirement | Our record | source |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian or EU legal entity | Not verified | |
| SME, micro or large-enterprise eligibility | Single applicants must be SMEs, start-ups or research organisations; larger companies only within a consortium. | source |
| Startup or established business | Not verified | |
| Minimum operating history | Not verified | |
| Minimum turnover | Not verified | |
| Eligible sectors and NACE codes | Not verified | |
| Geographic eligibility | Not verified | |
| Linked and partner enterprise rules | Not verified | |
| Financial standing and outstanding public debts | Not verified | |
| Consortium or partnership requirements | Single entity or a consortium of two to five entities. | source |
| Other programme-specific restrictions | Must build on results from an eligible project (EIC Pathfinder, ERC Proof of Concept, or research infrastructure from 2026) at TRL 3 completed or TRL 4. | source |
Eligible investments
0 eligible · 0 conditional · 11 not verified
| Investment | Status | Our record |
|---|---|---|
| AI software development | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| AI integration and automation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Commercial software and licences | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| GPU servers, computing equipment and storage | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Data-centre infrastructure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Cloud subscriptions and computing services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Staff and R&D expenditure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Machinery and industrial equipment | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Energy-efficiency systems | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Consulting and other professional services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Construction or renovation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
Financial requirements
0 of 7 confirmed
| Minimum and maximum project value | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Grant percentage | Not verified |
| Required own contribution | Not verified |
| Advance payments | Not verified |
| Payment and reimbursement rules | Not verified |
| State-aid limitations | Not verified |
| Eligible and ineligible costs | Not verified |
Application process
10 steps
A practical outline. The call documents prevail wherever they differ.
Check eligibility
Read the topic conditions on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: eligible countries, type of action, consortium rules and any topic-specific conditions.
Gather supporting documents
Register your organisation in the Participant Register to get a PIC. Prepare the annexes the topic requires.
Prepare the proposal
Fill in the administrative forms (Part A) online and the technical description (Part B) on the official template.
Prepare the budget
Enter the budget in Part A. Many calls now use lump sums, so check the topic's funding model.
Use the official portal
Submit through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, signed in with EU Login. HORIZON-EIC-2026-TRANSITIONOPEN - Funding & Tenders Portal
Sign electronically
The coordinator submits online. Grant agreements are later signed electronically in the portal by the organisation's authorised signatory (LEAR / LSIGN).
Meet the deadline
Deadlines are 17:00 Brussels time unless the call says otherwise. The portal does not accept late submissions.
Evaluation and approval
Independent experts evaluate the proposal against the award criteria and the Commission or agency informs applicants of the outcome.
Sign the contract
Successful applicants go through grant preparation and sign the grant agreement in the portal.
Implement, report, get paid
Pre-financing follows signature, then periodic technical and financial reports through the portal trigger the further payments.
Required documents
list not extracted yet
No document list recorded yet.
Documents are in each year's call.
Official sources
3 official links
- Official programme announcement
- EIC Transition - European Innovation Council
- Application portal
- HORIZON-EIC-2026-TRANSITIONOPEN - Funding & Tenders Portal
- Guidelines for applicants
- Not linked yet
- Application templates
- Not linked yet
- Eligible-cost rules
- Not linked yet
- Official clarifications and amendments
- Not linked yet
- Managing authority contact
- Not linked yet
- Official news release
- EIC selects 40 new Transition projects (9 Feb 2026)
Managing authority contact: EIC / EISMEA. eic.ec.europa.eu
Questions and answers
4 questions
- Can a Bulgarian company apply for EIC Transition?
- Yes, EIC Transition is open to applicants from Bulgaria. Eligible applicants: Single SMEs, start-ups or research organisations, or consortia of two to five entities, building on results from an EIC Pathfinder, ERC Proof of Concept or (from 2026) research-infrastructure project at TRL 3 or 4. EU and Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
- What is the deadline for EIC Transition?
- EIC Transition is closed; the last deadline was 16 Sep 2026. Watch for the next round. Checked on 4 Nov 2026.
- How much funding can one company get from EIC Transition?
- One company can receive €500,000 - €2,500,000 from EIC Transition. The total budget of €100m is the whole programme envelope, not the amount one company can get.
- How do I apply for EIC Transition?
- Applications are submitted online through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, using an EU Login and the organisation's PIC. Official announcement: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-transition_en
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Conflicting information
1 source conflict(s)
Record history
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