# ‘Proof of market’ to improve valorisation and commercialisation of Horizon generated R&I results (IA) (HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-49)

- Funder: European Commission – Horizon Europe (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-commission-horizon-europe)
- Status: Closed
- Opens: 13 Oct 2026
- Deadline: 2 Feb 2027, 16:00 GMT
- Award: Up to €200k
- Where: International, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Who can apply: Other public body, University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Source: EU Funding & Tenders – Horizon Europe (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-49)
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T12:20:20.481Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/2aa3a440-248e-45aa-bca7-9cd9a7d876f8

Expected Outcome: - 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.

How to apply: follow the funder's official guidance at https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-49; OpenGrant does not take applications. The full criteria and how-to-apply notes are also on the OpenGrant page with a free account. Check the original source before applying.