FROM LAB TO MARKET: TACKLING TRL CHALLENGES IN EIC DEEP TECH FUNDED PROJECTS

Date: 14 July 2025

Time: 11:00–13:00 CEST

Format: Online

Audience: EIC Project Beneficiaries

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Understanding and navigating Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) is critical for the success of EU-funded innovation projects, especially in the deep tech ecosystem. On 14 July 2025, the EIC Communities project invites all to join the webinar “From Lab to Market: tackling TRL challenges in EIC deeptech funded projects”

This session offers practical, actionable guidance for moving from early-stage research to innovation-ready applications. Participants will learn how to identify their project’s current TRL, understand requirements for progressing through TRL stages, and avoid common missteps. The session will also introduce available EIC support tools, including the TRL self-assessment platform.

Agenda overview (11:00–13:00 CEST)

• Welcome & housekeeping

  Quick opening remarks, housekeeping info, and instructions for Q&A

  Nicola Musgrove – NetKind

• Intro to NetKind Consultants

  Short overview of NetKind’s support services for projects

  Nicola Musgrove – NetKind

• Overview of TRLs in Horizon Europe

  Explanation of TRLs, with attention to differences between Pillar II and Pillar III

  Viola Hay – NetKind

• Overview of TRLs, including use cases

  How to determine and progress your TRL level. Includes real-world examples and introduction to the EIC’s TRL self-assessment tool

  Viola Hay – NetKind

• Live Q&A session

  Clarifications and questions from participants

  Facilitated by NetKind

• Case study 1: QUIBIM project

  First-hand experience on navigating TRLs, challenges, and lessons learned

  Ana Blanco Sanchez – QUIBIM

• Case study 2: HYCAP project

  Practical insights into moving from lab to market readiness

  André Mão de Ferro – HYCAP

• Panel Q&A

  Interactive panel with both case study speakers

  Facilitated by NetKind

• Support from the European Network

  How National Contact Points and the Enterprise Europe Network can help

  Stefania de Santi – APRE

• Final Reflections & Wrap-Up

  Summary of key insights and final takeaways

Participation is free and open to all EIC project beneficiaries.

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