Strengthening the potential of the EOSC for knowledge valorisation and industry-academia collaboration (EOSC Partnership)

Overview

Supports initiatives to enhance knowledge valorisation and industry-academia collaboration within the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Federation by addressing legal, technical, and business barriers to innovation. Targets research organisations, data infrastructure providers, and stakeholders contributing to EOSC.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include legal entities established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries, such as research organisations, universities, public bodies, SMEs, and consortia. Non-EU/non-associated countries may participate under specific conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.

Funding Details

• Maximum funding per project: €40,000,000
• Total budget: Not specified
• Funding rate: Not specified (lump-sum funding model applies)
• Co-funding: Not explicitly required, but alignment with EOSC Partnership objectives is mandatory

What Is Funded

• Analysis of legal frameworks (e.g., intellectual property, licensing) affecting knowledge valorisation in EOSC.
• Development of business models and access schemes for innovators and startups to use EOSC resources.
• Case studies on EOSC stakeholders valorising research results or collaborating with industry.
• Mapping and evaluation of licensing options to facilitate open innovation and industry-academia collaboration.
• Workshops, webinars, and awareness campaigns to promote knowledge valorisation within EOSC.
• Recommendations and best practices for EOSC development to support valorisation and collaboration.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Not explicitly specified, but proposals must align with EOSC’s operational and technical standards, including compliance with EOSC’s trusted repository requirements for digital research data.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-03-08
• Deadline: 2027-06-14

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.
• Evaluation follows standard Horizon Europe criteria, with additional emphasis on coordination with EOSC governance and relevant projects.

Post-Award Obligations

• Grant royalty-free access to project results and necessary intellectual property rights to the EOSC Association and designated legal entities for non-commercial use.
• Provide information to the EOSC Association for monitoring and policy development.
• Deposit digital research data in a trusted EOSC-federated repository.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States and Horizon Europe-associated countries. Participation of non-associated countries is subject to specific provisions.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Proposals must build on existing EU initiatives, including the EU’s guiding principles for knowledge valorisation and Horizon Europe-funded projects (e.g., IP4OS).
• Projects must ensure complementarity with EOSC Partnership objectives and governance structures.
• Lump-sum funding applies; detailed budget tables are required as part of the application.