Valorisation Practices
Booster

Expert Support and Mentoring Services for Dissemination and Exploitation

Expert Support and Mentoring Services for Dissemination and Exploitation

At a Glance

  • Helping EU-funded projects turn research results into market-ready innovations
  • Expert guidance for dissemination and exploitation of project results
  • Mentoring, intellectual asset management, and networking activities to increase impact and visibility

Translating research results into tangible innovations and societal impact remains a major challenge for the European research and innovation (R&I) community. The Booster (formerly known as Horizon Results Booster) is a flagship initiative of the European Commission, designed to support EU-funded projects in strengthening their dissemination and exploitation activities and advancing their results towards real-world application and market uptake.

The service offers personalised guidance throughout the innovation journey, including mentoring from dedicated experts and tailored services to develop dissemination and go-to-market strategies. In addition, complementary services, such as networking opportunities, intellectual asset management, and communication coaching, help projects increase the visibility, impact, and market readiness of their outcomes.

From Results to Impact: A Key Challenge for EU-Funded Projects

From Results to Impact: A Key Challenge for EU-Funded Projects

One of the main challenges faced by beneficiaries of EU-funded projects is transforming research results and project outcomes into tangible innovations that generate societal or economic value. While many projects produce valuable knowledge, technologies, or solutions, moving from results to real-world application often requires additional expertise, resources, and strategic planning.

Project beneficiaries including researchers, SMEs, universities, and other organisations are frequently focused on achieving scientific or technical objectives. However, activities such as intellectual asset management, dissemination planning, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement demand specific skills that may not always be available within project teams. As a result, promising results may remain underexploited or fail to reach the market, industry, policymakers, or society at large. Moreover, navigating issues such as intellectual property protection, regulatory frameworks, and investment opportunities can be complex. Without appropriate guidance and support, beneficiaries may struggle to identify the most effective pathways for valorising and maximising the impact of their project outcomes.

Providing Expert-led and Tailored Support for R&I Teams

Providing Expert-led and Tailored Support for R&I Teams

The Booster offers expert and customised support to help EU-funded projects maximise the value and impact of their research results. By providing a structured set of free-of-charge services, the Booster team assists project beneficiaries in navigating the often complex processes of dissemination, exploitation, and market uptake. The service is designed to guide projects throughout their journey: from identifying key results and defining dissemination strategies to exploring potential exploitation pathways and preparing for market entry or broader societal uptake. The Booster’s expert-led approach ensures that support is tailored to the specific needs, maturity level, and objectives of each project.

Through personalised mentoring, targeted strategy development, and additional complementary services (Networking, Portfolio Analysis, Intellectual Assets Management, Coaching for Public Speaking) the Booster helps project teams strengthen the visibility, positioning, and long-term impact of their outcomes. In doing so, it enables beneficiaries to move beyond project completion and translate their results into concrete applications, collaborations, and opportunities for innovation and growth.

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