EU Innovation Platform: turning research results into impact

The EU Innovation Platform is helping EU-funded researchers and innovators turn promising research results into practical applications and real-world impact. By connecting projects with relevant expertise, services and opportunities, it aims to bridge the gap between research and market uptake.

Launched by the European Commission, the platform provides a gateway to innovation support across Europe. Among its services is Booster, a free initiative supporting the dissemination, exploitation and market uptake of EU-funded research results.

PNO Innovation contributes its expertise in exploitation and Go-to-Market strategies to Booster, helping research teams identify opportunities and develop actionable pathways towards impact.

What is the EU Innovation Platform?

Launched at the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit on 3 June 2026, the EU Innovation Platform brings together European innovation support services, resources and opportunities in one place.

The platform uses an intelligent recommendation engine to suggest relevant support. Recommendations are based on users’ needs, sector, geographical location and innovation maturity.

By registering, EU-funded innovators can:

• Discover tailored support services that match their project’s development stage and challenges.
• Connect with relevant partners and opportunities to support innovation development and market uptake.
• Access practical resources, including guides, tools and success stories.
• Increase project visibility and monitor progress along their innovation journey.

Initially focused on EU-funded innovators, the platform is designed to progressively connect a wider innovation community. This includes startups, investors, business support organisations and other stakeholders.

As a result, researchers can more easily identify the support they need to advance their innovations.

Booster: free support through the EU Innovation Platform

One of the services available through the EU Innovation Platform is Booster, a European Commission initiative helping research and innovation projects maximise the impact of their results.

Booster provides free, tailored expert support to eligible beneficiaries of Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, FP7 and other qualifying EU-funded initiatives. Its services cover three complementary areas.

Dissemination support

Reaching the right audience is essential for research results to generate impact.

Booster helps projects strengthen their dissemination strategies and identify relevant audiences. In addition, experts provide practical support to increase the visibility and reach of project results.

Go-to-Market support

Promising research results need a clear pathway towards exploitation and uptake.

Booster helps beneficiaries identify and prioritise Key Exploitable Results (KERs). Experts also support market opportunity assessments, value proposition development and exploitation planning.

Furthermore, beneficiaries can receive guidance on business planning and potential routes to market. This support helps research teams make informed decisions about the next steps towards commercialisation or other practical applications.

Add-on services

Projects may also benefit from complementary support tailored to their needs. These services include networking, portfolio analysis, intellectual assets management and public speaking coaching. Together, they help beneficiaries address specific challenges and strengthen their dissemination and exploitation activities.

PNO Innovation’s expertise within Booster

PNO Innovation contributes its exploitation and Go-to-Market expertise to Booster, helping EU-funded research teams explore how their results can create value beyond the project itself.

Our experience in European research and innovation projects provides a strong foundation for this work. In particular, our experts focus on market analysis, exploitation strategies, value proposition development and business planning.

Through tailored guidance and collaborative workshops, we help beneficiaries identify opportunities and prepare for the next stages of innovation development. Our contribution focuses on three key areas.

Identifying market opportunities

A promising research result does not automatically translate into a viable market opportunity. Therefore, understanding potential users, applications and market conditions is an important first step.

PNO Innovation helps beneficiaries explore where their results could create value. This includes assessing potential applications, understanding target users and examining the relevant market landscape. As a result, research teams can better identify which opportunities merit further development.

Building stronger exploitation strategies

An effective exploitation strategy connects an innovation’s potential with a realistic pathway towards uptake. Our experts support beneficiaries in refining their value propositions and exploring relevant exploitation routes.

In addition, collaborative workshops help research teams identify priorities and translate their objectives into actionable strategies. This approach provides a clearer foundation for making exploitation decisions and planning the next steps.

Turning strategy into actionable plans

Moving towards market uptake requires more than identifying potential applications. Projects also need to consider resources, partnerships, business models and the steps required to advance their innovations.

PNO Innovation contributes its experience in Go-to-Market planning and business development. Through this support, beneficiaries can develop practical roadmaps and business plans aligned with their innovation’s maturity and objectives.

Ultimately, our goal is to help EU-funded projects strengthen their exploitation strategies and increase the potential for lasting economic, societal and environmental impact.

How to access the EU Innovation Platform and Booster

Whether you are exploring the potential of your research results or preparing for market uptake, the EU Innovation Platform can help you find relevant support. Start by registering to discover personalised services, resources and opportunities suited to your project’s needs.

If you need dedicated dissemination or exploitation guidance, you can also apply directly for Booster’s free expert-led services. Applications are assessed for eligibility, and support is tailored to the needs of selected beneficiaries.

Further information: Visit the official innovation support platform

With the right expertise and a clear exploitation strategy, EU-funded research results can move closer to the people, organisations and markets that can benefit from them.