Call for KAVA (KIC Added-Value Activity) 13 for Upscaling Projects. Goals Upscaling KAVA projects are innovation projects based on validated technologies that need additional step(s) for testing, demonstration, proof of concept and up-scaling prior to commercialization. The purpose of these projects is to support good technologies, products, and services that are currently under development to reach market entry. Consortia eligibility The project Consortium must consist of a minimum of two Project participants, coming from a minimum of two different countries eligible for Horizon Europe funding, and a maximum of 5 Project participants. No more than 80% of the grant can go to one of the partner. The project Consortium must include Project participants from at least two sides of the knowledge triangle (education, research, industry/business - as defined in the Partner registration documentation). All EIT RawMaterials’ policies, including on diversity and inclusion, apply. Regardless of the funding source, if an entity incurs costs as part of a KAVA they need to become KIC Members (KIC partners). Matchmaking events organised at the Innovation Hub level or during the EIT RM Expert Forum will allow Project participants to discuss Project ideas and form potential consortia. Eligibility of the project The Proposal...