Advance your breakthrough innovations from lab to commercialisation with the EIC Transition Grant – and FI Group’s expert European support.
The EIC Transition Grant is a flagship programme within Horizon Europe, designed to help early-stage innovation projects bridge the critical gap between proof of concept and market readiness. It specifically supports projects that have demonstrated feasibility in previous EU-funded research, such as EIC Pathfinder, ERC Proof of Concept, or FET projects.
Funding is available up to €2.5 million per project, covering activities like prototype development, IP strategy, business modelling, and commercial validation.
Unlike the EIC Accelerator, which targets near-market innovations, the Transition Grant is focused on advancing technologies from TRL 3–4 to TRL 5–6, de-risking them for future investment or scale-up.
| Feature | EIC Transition | Pathfinder | Accelerator |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRL Target | TRL 3–6 | TRL 1–4 | TRL 5–9 |
| Focus Area | Tech validation, IP, business model | Breakthrough science | Market entry & scale-up |
| Typical Funding | Up to €2.5M (100% grant) | Up to €4M | €2.5M grant + equity option |
| Project Type | Single or consortium | Consortium-led | Single SME |
| UK Eligibility | Yes | Yes | Yes |
When mapping your route through Horizon Europe, understanding how each programme aligns with your project’s maturity is essential. The chart below compares EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, and EIC Accelerator in terms of funding scale and technology readiness focus, helping you choose the right entry point for your innovation.
–
Yes. Since the UK re-associated to Horizon Europe in 2024, UK organisations are once again fully eligible to apply for the EIC Transition programme.
UK applicants can:
Lead or participate in consortia (in both single-beneficiary and multi-beneficiary calls)
Access up to 100% funding coverage for eligible costs
Collaborate with EU-based partners to maximise cross-border impact
At FI Group, we leverage our extensive network of +13 European offices to help UK clients build credible, fundable partnerships across the EU.
Yes. Since the UK re-associated to Horizon Europe in 2024, UK organisations are once again fully eligible to apply for the EIC Transition programme.
UK applicants can:
Lead or participate in consortia (in both single-beneficiary and multi-beneficiary calls)
Access up to 100% funding coverage for eligible costs
Collaborate with EU-based partners to maximise cross-border impact
At FI Group, we leverage our extensive network of +13 European offices to help UK clients build credible, fundable partnerships across the EU.
Your project is likely eligible if it meets the following:
Originates from an eligible EU-funded proof-of-concept project (e.g. Pathfinder, ERC PoC, FET)
Aims to mature technologies from TRL 3–4 to TRL 5–6
Demonstrates strong commercial potential, with a roadmap to future investment or application
You are a single SME, research organisation, university, or part of a multi-beneficiary consortium
| TRL | Stage | EIC Transition Role |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Proof of concept | Starting point |
| 4–5 | Technology validation in lab | Core activity |
| 6 | Validation in relevant setting | Transition goal |
Application Process
FI Group is trusted by deep tech SMEs, spinouts, and research teams to win and deliver EIC Transition grants:
“EIC Transition is where future unicorns are built, but winning the funding demands more than a good idea. We help teams translate early promise into fundable strategy, backed by the structure and clarity Horizon evaluators look for.” – Dr. Fawzi Abou-Chahine, Funding Director
FI Group is trusted by deep tech SMEs, spinouts, and research teams to win and deliver EIC Transition grants:
“EIC Transition is where future unicorns are built, but winning the funding demands more than a good idea. We help teams translate early promise into fundable strategy, backed by the structure and clarity Horizon evaluators look for.” – Dr. Fawzi Abou-Chahine, Funding Director
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In early 2025, Stablepharma Ltd was awarded €2.5 million in grant funding through the EIC Accelerator to advance its StablevaX™ technology, an innovation set to transform vaccine distribution by removing the need for cold‑chain logistics.
FI Group UK played a pivotal role in reviewing and strengthening the company’s final submission. Working closely with Stablepharma’s executive team, FI Group helped refine the technical narrative, align financials with key clinical milestones, and enhance the overall credibility and clarity of the application. The award made Stablepharma one of just five UK companies selected in a highly competitive round of over 1,200 applicants.
This success highlights how expert grant consultancy can significantly improve outcomes for high-potential applicants seeking funding under Horizon Europe’s most competitive instruments.
In early 2025, Stablepharma Ltd was awarded €2.5 million in grant funding through the EIC Accelerator to advance its StablevaX™ technology, an innovation set to transform vaccine distribution by removing the need for cold‑chain logistics.
FI Group UK played a pivotal role in reviewing and strengthening the company’s final submission. Working closely with Stablepharma’s executive team, FI Group helped refine the technical narrative, align financials with key clinical milestones, and enhance the overall credibility and clarity of the application. The award made Stablepharma one of just five UK companies selected in a highly competitive round of over 1,200 applicants.
This success highlights how expert grant consultancy can significantly improve outcomes for high-potential applicants seeking funding under Horizon Europe’s most competitive instruments.
We've had an excellent experience collaborating with FI Group. Their team of consultants demonstrated proficiency in evaluating and comprehending our innovative wave energy technology, leading to a comprehensive technical report that played a significant role in securing our R&D tax credit repayment.
The smoothest way to work on R&D Tax Credit – not only are they experts of the subject but also sectors specialists; FI Group could get all the technical elements of our business by themselves leading to a successful and remarkable result.
Giuseppe Amoroso from FI group did our R&D tax claim and successfully submitted on our behalf of OxDevice. Excellent team work in Submitting the claim.
Our team of EU specialists is ready to help you shape, refine, and deliver a competitive EIC Transition application.
