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Unlocking the potential of academic intellectual assets for industry, SMEs and startups (CSA)

Supports the valorisation of intellectual assets, including dormant patents, from universities and public research organisations to accelerate the adoption of green and digital technologies by industry, SMEs, and startups. Targets consortia aiming to develop models, tools, and initiatives that enhance knowledge transfer and entrepreneurial engagement.

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Details

Agency

EU Commission

Status

Open

Language

English

Funding Type

Grant

Funding Amount

Up to 12.5M €

Deadline

2027-02-02

Open Date

2026-09-22

Overview

Supports the valorisation of intellectual assets, including dormant patents, from universities and public research organisations to accelerate the adoption of green and digital technologies by industry, SMEs, and startups. Targets consortia aiming to develop models, tools, and initiatives that enhance knowledge transfer and entrepreneurial engagement.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities, including universities, public research organisations, SMEs, startups, industry partners, and other relevant stakeholders from eligible countries.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: 12,500,000 EUR. Funding is provided as a lump sum.

What Is Funded

  • Development of models and tools to facilitate access to and utilisation of unused academic intellectual property (IP) and patents by startups and SMEs.
  • Pilots for engaging students, researchers, and innovators in IP valorisation, including hackathons, workshops, and summer camps.
  • Use of AI for managing and valorising research results and IP.
  • Initiatives to reduce the gender gap and promote diversity in knowledge valorisation.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must target Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6.

Key Dates

  • Open date: 2026-09-21
  • Deadline: 2027-02-01

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage application process via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout requirements specified in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Post-Award Obligations

  • The granting authority may object to the transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to four years after the action ends.
  • Standard reporting and dissemination requirements apply as per Horizon Europe guidelines.

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.