TECHNOTERM RECAP: KEY CONCEPTS TO UNDERSTAND THE INNOVATION BEHIND EUROPEAN PROJECTS
OnDecember 1, 2025
Over the past months, Sustainable Innovations has developed the TechnoTerm series, a collection of articles designed to clearly explain the most relevant technical concepts in innovation management and European projects.
The aim of this series is to make it easier to understand the terminology commonly used within the Horizon Europe framework, focusing on strategic terms such as deliverable, Key Exploitable Result (KER), Technology Readiness Level (TRL), and consortium agreement.
Below is a summary of all the articles published so far:
Milestones
An article on how to plan and track milestones in European projects.
What Is a KER and Why It Matters in European Projects
A practical guide to understanding Key Exploitable Results, their role in the impact strategy, and how they support knowledge transfer to the market.
Deliverable: What It Is and Why It’s Essential in a European Project
Explanation of what a deliverable is, its role within the work plan, and its importance for measuring project impact.
Consortium Agreement: The Contract That Binds Project Partners
Analysis of the main components of a consortium agreement and its importance for managing intellectual property and partner relationships.
How to Write EU Proposals: Objectives and KPIs
Practical tips for defining clear objectives and measurable KPIs to strengthen the quality and competitiveness of EU project proposals.
Communication and Dissemination in EU Projects
Clarification of the differences between communication, dissemination, and exploitation, with examples of effective strategies implemented by Sustainable Innovations.
Technology Readiness Level (TRL): Measuring Technological Maturity
Overview of the TRL system and how it is used to assess the technological maturity and market readiness of innovations.
