31 July 2026 8:00 17.00
Are you a researcher, professor-researcher or member of a research team and want to give practical application to your scientific results? The European competition Deep Tech for Impact launches its call for applications for its edition 2026.
This competition is aimed at research teams that develop innovations with high potential, without the need for entrepreneurial experience or start-up.
A competition dedicated to breaking innovations
The competition Deep Tech for Impact aims to support research projects wishing to take a new step towards technology transfer and the exploitation of their results.
Eligible projects must be at a level of technological maturity TRL 2-3 or higher.
Thematic 2026
« Sovereign Innovation – Building a resilient future for Europe »
Projects should be included in one of the following areas:
- Energy
- Security
- Economy
- Critical infrastructure
Why participate?
Selected teams will benefit from:
- a visibility at European level ;
- of the meetings with industrial partners, including Siemens Energy;
- one support to accelerate technology transfer ;
- support to explore opportunities for valuing their work.
The competition is an excellent opportunity to publicise your research, develop your network and prepare for future collaboration with industrial players.
Dates to be retained
- Deadline for applications: 31 July 2026
- Final: September 15, 2026
- Place: ZOLLHOF Innovation Center, Nuremberg, Germany
Who can apply?
The competition is open to:
- research teams;
- laboratories;
- researchers and teachers-researchers;
- research group leaders;
having developed a deep tech innovation with potential impact.
No experience in entrepreneurship or entrepreneurship is required.
Apply now
Interested teams are invited to apply English before 31 July 2026.
This contest represents a great opportunity to value your research results and accelerate their transition to concrete applications at the service of major European issues.
To prepare your application, contact the team CY Transfer to be accompanied in the preparation of the file. An administrative and legal eligibility study will be conducted internally before the file is forwarded to the Appeal Coordinator.
Contact: cy.transfer@cyu.fr
