Fast Track to Research and Innovation for breakthroughs in industrial technologies (Research and Innovation Action)
Funding for collaborative research and innovation projects that advance breakthrough industrial technologies, targeting early-stage developments aligned with EU strategic agendas in manufacturing, materials, and sustainability. Open to consortia of up to six eligible entities.
Details
Agency
EU Commission
Status
Open
Language
English
Funding Type
Grant
Funding Amount
Up to 2.5M €
Deadline
2027-02-02
Open Date
2026-09-22
Overview
Funding for collaborative research and innovation projects that advance breakthrough industrial technologies, targeting early-stage developments aligned with EU strategic agendas in manufacturing, materials, and sustainability. Open to consortia of up to six eligible entities.Who Can Apply
Consortia of up to six independent legal entities from eligible countries, including SMEs, universities, research organizations, and industry partners. Non-EU/non-associated countries may participate if funding provisions are in place.Funding Details
Maximum grant amount: €2,500,000 per project. Funding follows the Fast Track to Research and Innovation (FTRI) procedure, enabling accelerated access to funds.What Is Funded
Breakthrough innovations in industrial technologies, including:- Advanced manufacturing (Made in Europe)
- Circular and low-carbon processes (Process4Planet, Clean Steel)
- Innovative materials (IAM4EU)
- Sustainable textiles (Textiles for the Future)
Technology / Maturity Requirements
Target Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 4–6. Proposals must demonstrate a credible pathway from project outcomes to broader impact.Key Dates
- Open date: 2026-09-21
- Deadline: 2027-02-01T23:00:00Z
- Evaluation outcome: Maximum 4 months post-deadline
- Grant agreement signature: Maximum 6 months post-deadline
Application Process (High-Level)
Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout specified in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.Post-Award Obligations
- Standard Horizon Europe reporting requirements apply.
- The granting authority may object to exclusive licensing or ownership transfers of results for up to 4 years post-project.
Geographic Scope & Language
Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.Notes
- Consortia must contribute to at least one of the specified SRIAs.
- Proposals must describe a clear pathway to impact.
- Maximum of six independent entities per consortium.