Why Funding Often Ends at TRL 6 — And What You Can Do About It

Live Webinar · 22 December 2026 Many innovation teams successfully reach TRL 5–6 — only to discover that obtaining scale-up funding becomes harder, not easier. Early-stage research funding is relatively structured and predictable. After TRL 6, however, the landscape becomes fragmented across instruments such as EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator, EUREKA Eurostars, STEP, national schemes, and private investment — each requiring different evidence, business maturity, and commercial readiness. This is where many promising technologies stall. This practical 90-minute webinar explains why projects struggle after TRL 6, how scale-up evaluators think differently from research evaluators, and how to map the right funding instrument to your maturity stage. You will also receive an early preview of the upcoming EIC Pre-Accelerator for Widening countries expected in Q2 2027. Whether you are building a spin-off, preparing for commercialisation, or supporting innovation ecosystems, this session will help you navigate the difficult transition from funded project to scalable venture.

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Funding Beyond the Project: Transition, EIC, EUREKA & National Instruments Live Course
Funding Beyond the Project: Transition, EIC, EUREKA & National Instruments Live Course Webinar Attendees Get 50 EUR Discount Offer

Funding Beyond the Project: Transition, EIC, EUREKA & National Instruments

Half-Day Live Course · 14 January 2027

A practical half-day workshop on planning scale-up funding before your current project ends. Build your funding pathway, compare the right instruments, assess investor readiness, and develop a pitch deck that works for both EIC evaluators and private investors.

Book my seat — EUR 350

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 14 January 2027
Time: 09:30 – 13:00 CET
Format: Live workshop on Zoom
Price: EUR 350

Why Attend

Most teams start planning scale-up funding too late.

By the time many Horizon Europe, EIC, or deep-tech projects begin looking for follow-on funding:

  • The right calls have already closed

  • Investor readiness is still weak

  • The pitch deck is not aligned

  • TRL progression is unclear

  • The wrong funding instrument is targeted

This workshop focuses on building your funding roadmap early enough to create options instead of deadlines.

Over 3.5 hours of live work, you will:

  • Compare EIC Transition, Accelerator, STEP, EUREKA, and national instruments

  • Build an instrument-fit matrix for your technology

  • Assess investor readiness using IRL logic

  • Develop a pitch deck suitable for both EIC and investors

  • Explore Booster Grants, Plug-in schemes, and Widening support instruments

  • Run an EIC Pre-accelerator eligibility check where relevant

You work directly on your own case throughout the session.

You leave with:

  • A funding pathway matched to your TRL

  • Clearer instrument positioning

  • An investor-readiness assessment

  • A stronger pitch structure

  • Better awareness of sequencing and timing

  • A practical next-step roadmap

This is not theory. It is live funding strategy work.

Is This For You?

A good fit if you are:

  • A spin-off founder, deep-tech startup, or innovation-driven SME

  • Working at TRL 5 or above

  • Preparing for:

    • Scale-up funding

    • Investor conversations

    • EIC applications

    • Follow-on commercialisation

  • Ready to bring:

    • Your product status

    • Traction signals

    • Target market assumptions

Especially relevant for:

  • Teams from Widening countries

  • Ventures exploring EIC Pre-accelerator pathways

  • Research-based startups transitioning toward commercial growth

Not the right fit if:

  • You are still pre-prototype or pre-team

In that case, the introductory webinar is the better starting point.

What You Walk Out With

01 — Instrument-Fit Matrix

A practical funding matrix mapping the right instruments to your technology and maturity stage.

02 — EIC Pathway Positioning

A clearer decision framework between:

  • EIC Transition

  • EIC Accelerator

  • STEP

  • Related funding routes

03 — EUREKA Eurostars-3 Readiness

Assessment of when Eurostars-3 is strategically appropriate for your company.

04 — Investor-Readiness Score

A structured IRL-style evaluation of your current investment readiness.

05 — EIC + Investor Pitch Deck

A pitch structure designed to work for:

  • EIC evaluators

  • Private investors

  • Mixed funding audiences

06 — Booster, Plug-in & Pre-accelerator Checks

Guidance on:

  • Booster Grants

  • Plug-in schemes

  • Widening opportunities

  • EIC Pre-accelerator eligibility

How the 3.5 Hours Run

01 — Instrument-Fit Matrix for Your Technology

30 min

02 — EIC Transition vs Accelerator vs STEP

35 min

03 — EUREKA Eurostars-3: When It Fits

20 min

04 — Investor-Readiness Scoring with IRL Toolkit

40 min

05 — Pitch Deck for EIC + Investor Audience

40 min

06 — Booster, Plug-in & Widening Pre-accelerator Checks

25 min

Included Bonus

Free Eligibility Check for Widening Teams

Participants from Widening countries receive:

  • An EIC Pre-accelerator eligibility check

  • Instrument-fit guidance for Widening pathways

  • Included within the EUR 350 fee

You also receive:

  • Full workshop recording (available for 30 days)

EUR 350 — Book My Seat

Who Runs It

Nikolaos Floratos

EU funding consultant since 2002 with more than 20 years of experience as a European Commission evaluator across H2020, Horizon Europe, and EIC programmes.

  • 50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained

  • Experience across 45+ countries

  • Ranked among the top Google results for EU funding expertise

What You Will Not Get

No generic funding map.
No promise that every instrument fits every company.
No investor hype.

The workshop focuses on:

  • Strategic funding sequencing

  • Realistic instrument matching

  • Funding-readiness positioning

  • Investor-readiness assessment

If your current TRL, team, or capital structure does not fit any of the major scale-up instruments discussed, the course will tell you directly during the first hour and refund your fee on the spot.

Common Questions

Do I need a finished draft?

No. Three sections at first-draft level are enough. Bring what you have.

Can two people from the same organisation attend on one ticket?

Yes. Two named participants are included per ticket. Additional seats are EUR 100 each.

Is the recording shared?

Yes. The recording is sent within 24 hours and remains available for 30 days. Your draft is never shared.

What if I cannot attend on the date?

You may transfer your seat to the next cohort of the same course at no additional cost.

Refund policy?

Full refund up to 7 days before the event. After that, your ticket may be transferred to the next cohort or to a colleague.

Questions?

Email: nf@cyberall-access.com

EUR 300 (+ 19% VAT)

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Why Funding Often Ends at TRL 6 — And What You Can Do About It
Full Price Why Funding Often Ends at TRL 6 — And What You Can Do About It Webinar

Live Webinar · 22 December 2026 Many innovation teams successfully reach TRL 5–6 — only to discover that obtaining scale-up funding becomes harder, not easier. Early-stage research funding is relatively structured and predictable. After TRL 6, however, the landscape becomes fragmented across instruments such as EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator, EUREKA Eurostars, STEP, national schemes, and private investment — each requiring different evidence, business maturity, and commercial readiness. This is where many promising technologies stall. This practical 90-minute webinar explains why projects struggle after TRL 6, how scale-up evaluators think differently from research evaluators, and how to map the right funding instrument to your maturity stage. You will also receive an early preview of the upcoming EIC Pre-Accelerator for Widening countries expected in Q2 2027. Whether you are building a spin-off, preparing for commercialisation, or supporting innovation ecosystems, this session will help you navigate the difficult transition from funded project to scalable venture.

Why Funding Often Ends at TRL 6 — And What You Can Do About It

Live Webinar · 22 December 2026

Many innovation teams successfully reach TRL 5–6 — only to discover that obtaining scale-up funding becomes harder, not easier.

Early-stage research funding is relatively structured and predictable. After TRL 6, however, the landscape becomes fragmented across instruments such as EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator, EUREKA Eurostars, STEP, national schemes, and private investment — each requiring different evidence, business maturity, and commercial readiness.

This is where many promising technologies stall.

This practical 90-minute webinar explains why projects struggle after TRL 6, how scale-up evaluators think differently from research evaluators, and how to map the right funding instrument to your maturity stage.

You will also receive an early preview of the upcoming EIC Pre-Accelerator for Widening countries expected in Q2 2027.

Whether you are building a spin-off, preparing for commercialisation, or supporting innovation ecosystems, this session will help you navigate the difficult transition from funded project to scalable venture.

Webinar Details

Date: Tuesday, 22 December 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 CET
Format: Live Zoom + 14-day recording access
Price: EUR 50

Reserve Your Seat — EUR 50

Why Attend

TRL 6 is often treated as the finish line.

In reality, it is where many projects encounter:

  • Fragmented funding landscapes

  • Investor-readiness gaps

  • Weak commercial evidence

  • Scale-up risks

  • Unclear market validation

  • Strategic confusion between funding instruments

Many teams fail because they:

  • Apply to the wrong funding scheme

  • Present research logic instead of scale-up logic

  • Lack commercial traction evidence

  • Misunderstand what post-TRL 6 evaluators expect

This webinar explains:

  • Which funding instruments fit which maturity stages

  • Why strong projects fail during scale-up

  • What evaluators actually assess at commercialisation stage

  • How the upcoming EIC Pre-Accelerator may support Widening-country innovators

You will leave with a clearer roadmap for planning post-project growth and funding strategy.

What You Will Walk Away With

1. Understand the Post-Project Funding Landscape

Learn which instruments best fit different maturity levels, including:

  • EIC Transition

  • EIC Accelerator

  • STEP

  • EUREKA Eurostars-3

  • National and regional scale-up schemes

2. Understand Why Projects Fail After TRL 6

Identify the most common structural and strategic gaps that block scale-up funding success.

3. Learn What Scale-Up Evaluators Actually Assess

See how investor-readiness, commercial validation, deployment strategy, and growth logic differ from research-stage evaluation.

4. Preview the EIC Pre-Accelerator for Widening Countries

Understand the expected direction of the upcoming Q2 2027 EIC Pre-Accelerator initiative and who may benefit.

Who Runs the Webinar

Nikolaos Floratos

EU funding consultant since 2002 and European Commission evaluator with more than 20 years of experience across Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and EIC programmes.

  • 50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained

  • Experience across 45+ countries

  • Extensive deep-tech commercialisation and scale-up funding background

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for:

  • Deep-tech founders

  • University spin-off teams

  • Innovation-driven SMEs

  • Scale-up ventures

  • Incubators and accelerators

  • SME associations

  • Innovation ecosystems in Widening countries

  • Teams approaching or operating at TRL 5–6

Included with Your Registration

Your EUR 50 registration includes:

  • Live webinar access

  • 14-day webinar recording

  • Q&A session

  • EUR 50 discount toward the scale-up funding workshop

Next Step: Funding Beyond the Project · 14 January 2027

A half-day practical workshop focused on planning scale-up funding pathways before project completion.

Includes:

  • Instrument-fit matrix development

  • EIC Transition vs Accelerator vs STEP comparison

  • EUREKA Eurostars-3 strategy

  • Investor Readiness Level (IRL) toolkit

  • Pitch-deck refinement

  • Commercialisation pathway planning

Webinar participants receive EUR 50 off the EUR 350 follow-up course.

Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot attend live. Will I receive the recording?

Yes. The recording is sent within 24 hours and remains available for 14 days.

Is this only for first-time applicants?

No. Experienced applicants and resubmitting ventures benefit equally. Most scale-up funding failures arise from strategic positioning and commercial-readiness gaps rather than technology quality.

Can the EUR 50 webinar fee be applied to the course fee?

Yes. Attendees receive a EUR 50 discount code for the follow-up course.

Questions?

Email: nf@cyberall-access.com


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