Webinar: How to Write a Strong EIC Transition Proposal

EIC Transition supports further development of promising research results into technologies and innovations with clear application and market potential. A strong proposal must therefore show how qualified research results can be matured into a credible technology, a clear value proposition and a realistic path towards the market.  

The webinar provides practical guidance on how applicants can develop the project logic, clarify the connection between technology development and market needs, and avoid common weaknesses in the Excellence, Impact and Implementation sections.  

Through short academic introductions, examples and discussions, participants will work with key elements of an EIC Transition proposal, including technological breakthrough, validation process, demonstrator, market potential, team, implementation plan and investment maturity.  

What you get from participating in the the webinar  

The webinar provides practical guidance on how to:  

• assess whether the project fits with EIC Transition, eligible outcomes and expected TRL starting point 
• clearly present technological breakthroughs, project goals, and validation processes  
• define a path from research results to application-related demonstrator and market use  
• strengthen the impact logic, business model, IP position and investment maturity 
• build a work plan with milestones, risks, resources, and budget logic for Lump sum  
• respond clearly to the evaluators' expectations during Excellence, Impact and Implementation 

Why participate? 

• Understand what makes an EIC Transition proposal credible, competitive and fundable  
• strengthen the link between TRL development, market needs and exploitation strategy  
• use the proposal template strategically to respond to requirements, risks and evaluator expectations

The webinar will be held in English and is suitable for researchers, innovators, project managers, companies and EU advisors who are working on results from eligible European research projects and are considering applying for EIC Transition.

The webinar is open to all interested participants from Norwegian organizations. If there are more applicants than there is capacity for, priority will be given to applicants preparing an EIC Transition proposal for the 16 September 2026 deadline.

EIC Transition webpage