{"id":4246,"date":"2026-10-01T14:29:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T12:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/?page_id=4246"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:55:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T08:55:44","slug":"ipcei-advisory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/en\/ipcei-advisory\/","title":{"rendered":"IPCEI Advisory Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IPCEI Advisory Europe<\/p>\n\n

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European IPCEI Advisory for High-Impact Innovation Projects<\/h1>\n\n

From early project assessment and IPCEI structuring to funding gap analysis, national selection and European Commission State aid approval.<\/p>\n\n

We help companies across Europe turn ambitious R&D and First Industrial Deployment projects into structured, IPCEI-ready projects, with a clear technological, financial and European rationale.<\/p>\n\n

\nAssess Your IPCEI Project<\/a>\n\nExplore Current IPCEI Initiatives<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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IPCEI readiness<\/h3>\n\n

Is your project IPCEI-ready?<\/h2>\n\n
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IPCEI may be relevant for companies developing high-impact innovation projects that go beyond a conventional investment or standard R&D programme.<\/p>\n\n

Not sure whether your project fits? Request an initial IPCEI assessment.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Your project may have IPCEI potential if it includes:<\/p>\n\n

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<\/circle> <\/path> <\/svg><\/span>A substantial technological advance beyond the current international state of the art<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/circle> <\/path> <\/svg><\/span>Significant R&D and\/or First Industrial Deployment activities<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/circle> <\/path> <\/svg><\/span>Material technological, financial or market risk<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/circle> <\/path> <\/svg><\/span>Clear relevance for European competitiveness, resilience or strategic autonomy<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/circle> <\/path> <\/svg><\/span>Potential cross-border cooperation with companies, research organisations or technology partners<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/circle> <\/path> <\/svg><\/span>Positive spillover effects that extend beyond the direct beneficiary<\/span><\/p>\n\n

<\/circle> <\/path> <\/svg><\/span>A credible funding gap demonstrating why State aid may be necessary<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Our IPCEI services<\/h3>\n\n

How ibsh supports IPCEI projects<\/h2>\n\n
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IPCEI preparation requires the alignment of innovation strategy, State aid requirements, financial modelling and European project logic. We support companies throughout the process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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IPCEI Readiness Assessment<\/h3>\n\n

Assessment of the project’s strategic, technological and financial fit with the IPCEI framework.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Project Structuring<\/h3>\n\n

Definition of project scope, innovation logic, work packages, milestones and First Industrial Deployment activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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European Added Value<\/h3>\n\n

Development of a clear rationale showing why the project matters beyond one company or one Member State.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Spillover Strategy<\/h3>\n\n

Identification and structuring of positive spillover effects for European industry, research and innovation ecosystems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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IPCEI Readiness Assessment<\/h3>\n\n

Assessment of the project’s strategic, technological and financial fit with the IPCEI framework.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Project Structuring<\/h3>\n\n

Definition of project scope, innovation logic, work packages, milestones and First Industrial Deployment activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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European Added Value<\/h3>\n\n

Development of a clear rationale showing why the project matters beyond one company or one Member State.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Spillover Strategy<\/h3>\n\n

Identification and structuring of positive spillover effects for European industry, research and innovation ecosystems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Assessment of the project’s strategic, technological and financial fit with the IPCEI framework.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Project Structuring<\/h3>\n\n

Definition of project scope, innovation logic, work packages, milestones and First Industrial Deployment activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Implementation Support<\/h3>\n\n

Ongoing support with reporting, milestones, amendments and State aid-related implementation requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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IPCEI process: explainer<\/h3>\n\n

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IPCEI is a multi-stage process involving companies, Member States and the European Commission. The exact timeline varies between IPCEI waves, but companies typically move through the following stages:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Project concept and IPCEI readiness<\/h4>\n\n

Member States and the Commission build the case for a gap the market alone won’t close at the scale or speed Europe needs. Companies test whether their project fits an emerging IPCEI theme.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Design phase and project scoping<\/h4>\n\n

The Joint European Forum for IPCEI (JEF-IPCEI) endorses the candidate theme for its design phase. Member States define scope and criteria and launch a Manifestation of Interest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Cross-border matchmaking and ecosystem development<\/h4>\n\n

Companies find cross-border partners, map complementarities and sign Letters of Intent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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National selection<\/h4>\n\n

Each Member State reviews applicants and selects the projects it will support with national co-financing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Pre-notification<\/h4>\n\n

Member States informally test the project’s compatibility with the Commission before anything is filed formally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Formal notification<\/h4>\n\n

Member States formally notify the aid measure to the Commission under Article 107(3)(b) TFEU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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European Commission assessment<\/h4>\n\n

DG Competition assesses the project against the 2021 IPCEI Communication criteria: EU added value, spillovers, proportionality and incentive effect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Approval decision<\/h4>\n\n

The Commission adopts a formal State aid decision, approving the notified aid amounts per beneficiary and Member State.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Aid agreement and implementation<\/h4>\n\n

National authorities sign individual grant agreements with each beneficiary, covering milestones, payments and reporting. Implementation begins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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ibsh can support the project from the early structuring phase through State aid approval and implementation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Simplified overview. Timelines vary by IPCEI wave. Read the full IPCEI process guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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IPCEI preparation starts before the application<\/h2>\n\n
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Strong IPCEI projects are rarely created only after a national call is published. Project scope, innovation logic, European added value, cross-border cooperation, spillover effects and funding gap often need to be developed well before formal selection begins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The earlier a project is assessed, the more room there is to structure it effectively.<\/h4>\n\nDiscuss your project with our IPCEI team<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Current and emerging IPCEIs<\/h3>\n\n

Current and emerging IPCEI initiatives<\/h2>\n\n
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We monitor active and emerging IPCEI initiatives across Europe and help companies evaluate where their projects may fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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IPCEI tracker: European overview<\/h3>\n\n

The IPCEI Tracker<\/h3>\n\n

Overview of active IPCEI themes, phases and latest developments across Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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