META Group is proud to announce that Booster has been renewed for another four years, with additional and customised services. Funded by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) and led by META Group, Booster offers a range of services to EU-funded projects, free-of-charge, to enhance the dissemination and exploitation outcomes of their research results, guiding researchers towards application and market uptake.
Bridging the gap between research and impact
One of the main challenges the Research & Development community faces is converting their findings into tangible outcomes. Booster addresses this challenge by offering expert and personalised support to increase the added value of Research & Innovation (R&I) projects in any sector and bring their results to the world.
“At Booster, our mission is to bridge the gap between research and real-world application. By offering tailored expert support, we aim to empower researchers and innovators to translate their discoveries into tangible societal and economic benefits. It’s about turning potential into impact and ensuring that groundbreaking ideas don’t stay in the lab but reach the market and the ones who need them!” – Alessia Melasecche Germini, CEO of META Group and Booster Director.
Alessia Melasecche Germini, CEO of META Group and Booster Director.
The Booster team proposes a comprehensive set of services encompassing everything from dissemination
and go-to-market strategies advancing results towards market readiness:
- Personalised Support: From initial consultation to ongoing mentoring, a Booster Mentor is available to guide beneficiaries every step of the way.
- Dissemination & Exploitation Building Blocks: Booster’s core services in dissemination and go-to-market strategies.
- Dissemination & Exploitation Add-Ons: A range of complementary services, including networking, portfolio analysis, and public speaking coaching.
From Horizon Results Booster to Booster
Launched in 2020, Horizon Results Booster aimed to maximise the impact of EU-funded research projects. So far, it has involved over 200 experts who delivered services to more than 1700 projects engaging with around 10,000 organisations across Europe. From November 2024, Booster will build on this legacy with a renewed set of services and more than 300 experts.
Experts in maximising research results
Booster is led by META Group, who has already successfully implemented other EU research-support services like Horizon Results Booster, IP Booster, Common Exploitation Booster, Support Service for Exploitation of Research Results and Exploitation Services (CEB-SSERR), and Innovation Consultants (ESIC).The company coaches and trains researchers to understand key concepts, implement strategies for exploiting research results, and better navigate the complexities of funding programmes like Horizon Europe and EIC.
In Booster, META Group is collaborating with five other organisations, bringing their expertise in business strategies and market uptake within the research innovation sector: EURICE, ICONS, PNO Consultants, PPMI, and Trust-It.
