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On August 13th, 2025, KETMarket hosted a Convert2Green webinar with Dr. Vassilios Albanis from Inlecom Commercial Pathways in Ireland, focusing on three crucial themes for innovators, SMEs, and EU projects: Intellectual Property, Collaboration, and Commercialisation. The discussion highlighted that IP should be treated as a strategic asset and protected early to maximise value, while successful collaboration depends on clear agreements about ownership, usage rights, and publication rules. Licensing was presented as a powerful tool to create market value without giving up ownership, and a structured, stage-gated commercialisation process was shown to reduce risks and accelerate market entry. The webinar made clear that whether you are developing new technologies, working in an EU consortium, or scaling your SME, a strong IP and commercialisation strategy can determine whether an idea remains just a concept or becomes a true market success.
No more endless searching — all KETMarket feature guides are now in one place! The new KETMarket Tutorial Hub gives you direct access to explainer videos that help you use the platform effectively. Four tutorials are already live: FundingFinder (AI-powered tool to find the best public funding for your project), Make Your Innovation Visible (how to create and publish a complete innovation listing), SmartMatch Tool (AI-based matching for funding calls, technologies, and partners, with a 7-day trial for premium users), and PartnerRequest Feature (find and connect with project partners).
The European Innovation Council (EIC) is Horizon Europe’s flagship program for breakthrough deep-tech innovations, with a €10 billion budget covering the full innovation journey. It offers three schemes: EIC Pathfinder (TRL 1–3, early-stage radical technologies, grants up to €3–4 million), EIC Transition (TRL 3/4–5/6, bridging lab proof-of-concept to application-ready, grants up to €2.5 million), and EIC Accelerator (TRL 6–8, market readiness, up to €2.5 million grants plus €0.5–10 million equity). Designed for research groups, SMEs, and startups, the EIC focuses on turning technology into business. KETMarket’s new service package helps you choose the right scheme, align your idea with call requirements, build your consortium, prepare the proposal, and cover business and marketing aspects. Now is the time to prepare for the March 2026 cut-off — book your free 30-minute consulting session today
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a new wave of innovation, with 687 AI startups in Germany alone. Scaling AI solutions requires high-performance computing (HPC), which often exceeds standard cloud capacities in both power and cost. The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking tackles this by offering the **AI Factories** program – providing startups, SMEs, and research projects **free access to Europe’s most powerful supercomputers**. From short-term tests to large-scale production runs, it enables AI innovators to develop, experiment, and scale without financial barriers. KETMarket supports you throughout the application process, from choosing the right call to preparing a strong proposal. All opportunities are listed in the KETMarket funding database, alongside many more current and upcoming AI funding programs.
The first research organizations have joined our Advanced Access model – unlocking more visibility, better connections, and expert support. Benefits include: top placement of your technology offers, access to AI-powered tools for funding and partner search (up to 10 users), 10 hours of tailored consulting for tech transfer and project planning, plus exclusive insights into user interests. You’ll also receive priority access to new funding calls, consortia, and partnership opportunities. KETMarket connects research, industry, and funding bodies on one central platform – efficient, pan-European, and focused on real-world impact. Join now!
New Video Guides Now Live – Unlock the Full Power of KETMarket We’ve just released two video tutorials to help you get the most out of KETMarket – whether you’re seeking funding, partners, or visibility. ▶️ Video 1: The SmartMatch Tool Learn how to instantly find relevant funding calls, potential partners, and knowledge resources directly on your offer or call page – no more platform-hopping. ▶️ Video 2: Make Your Innovation Visible This guide shows how to publish your innovation offer professionally and reach the right audience.