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HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-48

'Proof of market' to improve valorisation and commercialisation of Horizon generated R&I results

IA Cluster 4 €5,000,000 21 Apr 2026
Topic CodeHORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-48F&T Portal
Call IdentifierHORIZON-CL4-2026-01Call — INDUSTRY (single stage)
InstrumentHORIZON-IAInnovation Action
Budget ModelActual CostsStandard MGA
Funding Rate70%Annex G — IA = 70% (100% non-profit)
Page Limit (Part B)40 pagesIA + actual costs (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10Standard — Impact ×1.5 (IA)
Expected Projects25~€0.2M each (WP stated)
DestinationLeadership in materials and production for EuropeWP Part 7
Cluster / PillarCluster 4 / Pillar IIDigital, Industry and Space
China EligibilityExcluded ▲IA excluded; China control restriction
Special ConditionsChina control restriction ▲Entities controlled by China not eligible
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Chinese entities are excluded from Innovation Actions (IA) under this destination. Additionally, entities in an eligible country but directly or indirectly controlled by China are not eligible to participate in this action.

Expected Outcomes

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

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