INDUSTRY · 'Proof of market' to improve valorisation and commercialisation of Horizon generated R&I results (IA)

• The commercial potential of Horizon research results is explored; • Results of Horizon projects are valorised, by ensuring a pathway to commercialisation; and • Startups and SMEs become involved in valorisation.

The EU must do better in translating the knowledge generated by the Framework Programme into innovations with economic and societal value.The objective of this action is to provide financial support ('Proof of market') to small consortia (i.e. spin-offs, startups, SMEs) to explore the exploitation potential, in the EU, of achieved results from ongoing or completed projects funded under Cluster 4 'Digital, Industry and Space' or its predecessor activities under the…