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STEP – Pathway B: Digital technologies and innovations in deep-tech, call FENG.05.01-IP.01-004/25

FENG.05.01-IP.01-004/25

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki 2021-2027 (FENG)

This grant aims to support research and development (R&D) projects that focus on digital technologies and deep-tech innovations. The core objective is to reduce or combat the European Union's strategic dependence on external sources for critical technologies and to strengthen related value chains. It targets organizations capable of developing advanced technological solutions. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, explicitly focused on digital technologies and deep-tech. The target recipients are diverse: enterprises of all sizes (micro, small, medium, large, small mid-caps, and mid-caps), research organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Applications can be submitted individually or as part of a consortium. The geographic scope for project implementation is Poland. However, the results of the R&D are expected to be deployed and have an impact across the European Union, with additional scoring points for deployment in Poland. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include the project's R&D nature, its direct contribution to reducing EU strategic dependence, the applicant enterprise's operational history (at least 24 months with 2 closed financial years), and, for consortia, the requirement that the leader must be an enterprise. This specific call ('nabór') is part of the broader 'Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki 2021-2027' (FENG) program, aligning with the EU's Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) initiative. It's a competitive call with a defined application window.

Funding

Up to 140000000.00 PLN

Deadline

Oct. 22, 2025, 2 p.m.

Details

STEP-Ścieżka A: Digital Technologies and Deep-Tech Innovations Call FENG 05.01-IP.01-003/25

FENG.05.01-IP.01-003/25

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki (FENG)

This grant, 'STEP-Ścieżka A', aims to support research and development (R&D) projects that introduce innovative, cutting-edge, or breakthrough digital technologies and deep-tech innovations with significant economic potential to the EU internal market. It also supports technologies focused on protecting and strengthening critical technology value chains. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, targeting digital technologies and deep-tech innovations. Projects must be implemented in Poland, and the results must be deployed within the EU internal market (EU 27, EOG countries, and Switzerland). It is a recurring grant program within the FENG framework.

Funding

Up to 140000000.00 PLN

Deadline

Oct. 29, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

INFOSTRATEG VIII (competition for projects commissioned by the Ministry of Sport and Tourism)

INFOSTRATEG VIII

Programme: Strategic Program of Scientific Research and Development Works „Advanced information, telecommunication and mechatronic technologies” – INFOSTRATEG

This grant, INFOSTRATEG VIII, aims to boost Poland's artificial intelligence (AI) potential by funding practical solutions using AI and blockchain technology. Specifically, this call seeks projects that develop advanced AI tools and algorithms based on public data to support economic development in the tourism sector.
  • Core Objective: To develop and implement AI and blockchain solutions with direct practical applications, strengthening Poland's AI capabilities.
  • Target Participants: Research units ('jednostki naukowe') and businesses ('przedsiębiorstwa') registered and operating in Poland. This includes Micro, Small, Medium, and Large enterprises.
  • Sector Focus: This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, primarily targeting the TECHNOLOGY sector with a direct application in TOURISM.
  • Geographic Scope: Eligible applicants must be registered and conducting operations exclusively within Poland.
  • Key Screening Criteria: Your organization must be a Polish scientific unit or business, and your project must align with developing AI/blockchain tools for tourism, including experimental development work.
  • Program Context: This is the 8th competition within the broader INFOSTRATEG program, which focuses on advanced information, telecommunication, and mechatronic technologies.

Funding

Up to 30000000.00 PLN

Deadline

Dec. 5, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

STEP – Digital Technologies – EU Strategic Independence (Path B)

FENG.05.01-IP.02-005/25

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki

The primary objective of this grant is to support investment projects undertaken by businesses in the digital technologies sector. The aim is to foster the manufacturing of critical digital technologies or elements of their value chains that contribute to reducing or eliminating the European Union's strategic dependencies on third countries. This funding is specifically designed for investment in production capabilities, not for research and development or the deployment of final products. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing solely on digital technologies that are deemed critical for EU's independence. The target recipients are all sizes of enterprises, including micro, small, medium, and large companies. The geographic scope for project implementation is Poland. While the project's impact can extend globally, the investment itself must occur within Poland. Organizations applying must either be registered in Poland or be a Polish branch of a parent company located in an EU Member State. Key criteria for initial screening include: the project's direct contribution to reducing EU strategic dependency in digital technologies, the focus on manufacturing/production (not R&D or end-product implementation), the project's location in Poland, and the applicant's operational and financial stability. This is a specific call (Nabór I) within the broader 'Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki' (FENG) program, suggesting it is part of a recurring or structured funding initiative.

Funding

Up to 150000000.00 PLN

Deadline

Oct. 2, 2025, 2 p.m.

Details

Neurosciences and mental health: research grant

Neurosciences and mental health: research grant

Programme: Medical Research Council (MRC)

The 'Neurosciences and mental health: research grant' aims to fund research projects that transform our understanding of the human nervous system's physiology and behavior throughout life, in both health and illness. It also seeks to develop new treatments and prevention methods for brain disorders. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, targeting healthcare and technology sectors within neurosciences and mental health. Target Recipients This opportunity is open to UK research organisations that are eligible to receive Medical Research Council (MRC) funding. This includes: - Higher education providers (universities) - Research institutes - Public sector research establishments - NHS bodies - Independent research organisations - Catapult centres There are no specific requirements regarding the organizational size. The grant is primarily focused on UK-based project leads, but strongly encourages and supports international collaboration through 'project co-lead (international)' and 'project partner' roles. This is an ongoing funding opportunity provided by the Medical Research Council (MRC), a part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Funding

Up to None GBP

Deadline

Sept. 4, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

DRIVE35 Innovation Fund: Collaborate

2244

Programme: DRIVE35 (Driving Research and Investment in Vehicle Electrification)

The DRIVE35 Innovation Fund: Collaborate aims to support collaborative, late-stage research and development (R&D) projects in the UK automotive sector. The core objective is to accelerate the UK's transition to zero-emission vehicles and foster a net-zero automotive industry, specifically focusing on technologies that can be commercialized after the project. This grant explicitly targets UK-registered businesses that lead consortia, with a mandatory requirement for at least one UK registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (SME) to be part of the grant-claiming consortium. It is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, exclusively focused on the automotive industry. Geographically, all project work must be carried out within the UK, and the results must be exploited from or in the UK. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include: being a UK-registered business, willingness to collaborate with other UK entities, having a project focused on late-stage R&D for zero-emission vehicle technologies, and including a UK SME and a vehicle manufacturer/Tier 1 supplier in the consortium. This funding is part of a broader, long-term commitment to the automotive sector within the government's Industrial Strategy, suggesting it may be a recurring opportunity.

Funding

Up to 25000000.00 GBP

Deadline

Oct. 1, 2025, 10 a.m.

Details

Population and systems medicine: new investigator – UKRI Funding opportunity for researchers transitioning to independence.

OPP984

Programme: Medical Research Council (MRC) Grant

This grant, the 'Population and systems medicine: new investigator' award, is designed to help researchers who are ready to become independent leaders in the field of population and systems medicine. It provides funding for a research project that will advance understanding and knowledge within this specific area, while also supporting the applicant's long-term career goals and transition to an independent research role. The target recipients are individual researchers based in the UK, who are at the 'transition to independence' career stage. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focusing on human health across the life course, with a primary geographic scope for the lead applicant in the UK, though international collaborators are welcome. It is an ongoing funding opportunity provided by the Medical Research Council (MRC).

Funding

Up to 1000000.00 GBP

Deadline

Sept. 4, 2025, 4 p.m.

Details

DRIVE35 scale-up: feasibility studies – UKRI

DRIVE35 Scale-up: Feasibility Studies (Competition 2247)

Programme: DRIVE35 (Driving Research and Investment in Vehicle Electrification)

The DRIVE35 Scale-up: Feasibility Studies grant aims to support detailed feasibility studies for the deployment of UK-based manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies. This grant is designed to help UK businesses, regardless of their size, create investment-ready business cases to advance their readiness for manufacturing at targeted production maturity and volume within the zero-emission vehicle sector. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused exclusively on the automotive industry's transition to zero-emission vehicles. The geographic scope is strictly UK-based, requiring all project work and exploitation of results to occur within the UK. Key filtering criteria for initial screening are: being a UK registered business, seeking funding for a feasibility study in zero-emission vehicle manufacturing, and operating within the specified budget range (£150,000 - £750,000). This is part of the ongoing DRIVE35 programme, indicating a long-term commitment to transforming the UK's automotive industry towards electrification.

Funding

Up to 750000.00 GBP

Deadline

Sept. 3, 2025, 10 a.m.

Details

Gambling harms research and innovation partnerships – UKRI (Phase 1)

OPP1027

Programme: UKRI Research Programme on Gambling (RPG)

The core objective of this grant is to establish Gambling Harms Research and Innovation Partnerships (GHRIPs) by providing seed-corn funding for Phase 1 of a two-phase competitive process. This initial phase aims to support the development of diverse consortia and conduct landscape evidence analysis. The ultimate goal is to design a robust work program for Phase 2, which will involve larger, multi-year research projects focused on addressing critical gaps in the evidence base and informing policy and practice related to gambling harms. This opportunity is primarily targeted at UK-based academic higher education institutions (HEIs), independent research organizations (IROs) recognized by UKRI, and UK-registered businesses that can demonstrate significant capacity for research leadership. These organizations will act as lead applicants within consortia. The grant does not specify organizational size by employee count, focusing instead on organizational type and research capacity. Consortia are mandated and must be diverse, including partners from the public sector, third sector, community groups, and industry. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, exclusively focusing on gambling harms research and innovation. The geographic scope is primarily the UK, with the lead organization needing to be UK-based. While international project co-leads and partners are permitted, the grant's primary impact focus is within the UK. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include: requiring a UK-based eligible lead organization, mandatory consortium formation (with a strong emphasis on including people with lived experience), a clear focus on gambling harms, and a willingness to engage with the Gambling Harms Research Coordination Centre (GHRCC). Please note that government organizations, third-sector organizations, and Gambling Commission operating license holders subject to the levy are not eligible to host the award.

Funding

Up to 100000.00 GBP

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) 2026 – UKRI

PPRP 2026

Programme: Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP)

This grant, the Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) 2026, aims to fund large or complex research projects in highly specialized scientific fields. It's designed for UK-based research organizations that have been specifically invited to apply after successfully submitting a Statement of Interest (SoI). This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing primarily on areas like particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, particle astrophysics, accelerator physics, and computing for the PPAN Programme. The grant operates on a recurring basis, with frequent PPRP rounds, forming a core part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) funding landscape. The key filtering criteria for initial screening are the requirement for an invitation following a successful SoI, and being an eligible UK research organization focused on the specified scientific domains.

Funding

Up to None GBP

Deadline

Aug. 27, 2026, 4 p.m.

Details

UKRI Gambling Harms Research Coordination Centre (GHRCC)

OPP1028

Programme: UK Research and Innovation's Research Programme on Gambling (RPG)

The UKRI Gambling Harms Research Coordination Centre (GHRCC) grant aims to establish and fund a central hub responsible for coordinating and facilitating research in the field of gambling harms. Its core objective is to identify research gaps, lead a multidisciplinary research program, and foster collaborations to strengthen the independent evidence base on gambling harms within the UK. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on gambling harms research. Target Recipients This opportunity targets UK-based research organizations capable of hosting a significant research and innovation project. Eligible organizations include:
  • UK academic Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
  • Independent Research Organisations (IROs) recognised by UKRI
  • UK registered businesses
Geographic Scope While international project co-leads are welcome, the host organization and project lead must be based in the UK. The Centre's work will focus on understanding gambling and gambling-related harms primarily within the UK context, including a considered approach to geographic spread and involvement of devolved nations. Key Filtering Criteria
  • UK-based host organization (HEI, IRO, or eligible UK business).
  • Consortium-based application is mandatory.
  • Primary focus must be on coordinating and conducting research on gambling harms.
  • Organizations holding a Gambling Commission operating license subject to the levy are explicitly ineligible to host the award or receive funding.

Funding

Up to 10000000.00 GBP

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

Pushing the frontiers of environmental research: January 2026

OPP991

Programme: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) - Pushing the Frontiers Scheme

This grant, the 'Pushing the frontiers of environmental research: January 2026', aims to support ambitious, high-risk, and high-reward curiosity-driven environmental research projects. It targets UK-based research organizations and individuals, including academics at lecturer level or equivalent, offering funding for pure, applied, technology-led, or policy-driven research that addresses significant environmental science questions. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused entirely on environmental research and related fields within the Natural Environment Research Council's (NERC) remit. The primary geographic scope is the United Kingdom, with specific provisions for limited international collaboration funding. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include being a UK research organization eligible for NERC funding and having a project lead who meets individual eligibility requirements. This grant is part of the recurring 'Pushing the Frontiers' scheme, subject to specific demand management measures.

Funding

Up to 950000.00 GBP

Deadline

Jan. 21, 2026, 4 p.m.

Details

Rapid evidence reviews for the UKRI Research Programme on Gambling

UKRI Research Programme on Gambling - RER

Programme: UKRI Research Programme on Gambling

The grant aims to fund Rapid Evidence Reviews (RER) that will identify critical evidence gaps within the research and innovation ecosystem specifically related to gambling harms. These reviews are intended to inform future research priorities and policy development for the UKRI Research Programme on Gambling. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused entirely on the field of gambling harms research. The target recipients are primarily UK-based research organizations, independent research organizations, and UK-registered businesses with the capacity to lead and manage significant research projects. Key filtering criteria for this opportunity include being a UK-based eligible organization and demonstrating expertise in interdisciplinary or cross-sectoral research relevant to gambling harms. The grant is part of a newly established, broader UKRI Research Programme on Gambling, funded by a new statutory levy, indicating a sustained, recurring program context for future funding opportunities.

Funding

Up to 50000.00 GBP

Deadline

Sept. 2, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

Population and systems medicine: programme

OPP986

Programme: Medical Research Council

The 'Population and systems medicine: programme' grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC) aims to support a comprehensive and coordinated program of research focused on understanding the complexities of human health and disease throughout the life course. It targets established researchers at eligible UK research organizations, fostering long-term, extensive projects that can address interrelated sets of questions across broad research areas in population and systems medicine. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, primarily targeting the healthcare and social research sectors within the United Kingdom, although international research co-leads are permitted to collaborate.

Funding

Up to None GBP

Deadline

Sept. 4, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

STFC leadership fellowships in public engagement

OPP1035

Programme: UKRI Funding Service

Grant Purpose and Target: STFC Leadership Fellowships in Public Engagement This grant provides funding for experienced individuals to lead and implement extensive public engagement programs focused on the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)'s supported science, technology, and facilities. The core objective is to build capacity for public engagement within host organizations and the broader scientific community, highlight STFC's achievements, and inspire public interest in STEM. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, exclusively targeting public engagement activities rooted in STFC's scientific domains and facilities. Target Recipients
  • Type: Individuals based at eligible UK research organizations (e.g., universities, public research institutes).
  • Size: Not specified for the individual applicant's team, but the host organization would typically be a larger academic or public research institution.
  • Geographic Scope: The host organization must be based in the UK.
Key Filtering Criteria
  • Your work or the proposed engagement must be directly related to STFC-funded science, technology, or facilities.
  • You must be based at a UK research organization eligible for STFC funding.
  • You need a strong track record of leadership in public engagement relevant to your career stage.
Grant Context This is a fellowship opportunity, a single funding scheme supporting individuals at both early and established career stages. It appears to be a recurring opportunity, aiming to build a sustained community of public engagement leaders within the STFC umbrella.

Funding

Up to 225000.00 GBP

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

DFG, German Research Foundation - Priority Programmes

Priority Programmes

Programme: DFG, German Research Foundation - Priority Programmes

This grant, the DFG Priority Programmes, aims to advance science and the humanities by funding new, important research topics through coordinated, multi-location projects. It seeks to foster impactful research, especially interdisciplinary work, by creating added value through networking and supporting early career researchers. The grant is SECTOR-AGNOSTIC regarding specific research fields, but is explicitly focused on scientific and humanities research. It targets research institutions and researchers primarily in Germany. This is a recurring grant program with annual opportunities to propose new Priority Programmes.

Funding

Up to None None

Deadline

Oct. 14, 2026, 11 p.m.

Details

Molecular and cellular medicine: new investigator – UKRI

Molecular and cellular medicine: new investigator – UKRI

Programme: Medical Research Council (MRC)

The 'Molecular and cellular medicine: new investigator' grant aims to support individual researchers in the field of molecular and cellular medicine. Its core objective is to help these 'new investigators' take the crucial next step towards becoming fully independent researchers, establishing their own research programs focused on advancing understanding of human health and disease.
  • Core Objective: To fund research in molecular and cellular medicine, enabling 'new investigators' to transition to independent researcher status.
  • Target Recipient Type: Individual researchers who are considered 'new investigators' (e.g., postdoctoral research assistants, lecturers, junior fellows, or other research staff).
  • Target Recipient Size: Not applicable in a traditional business size context; targets individuals within research organisations.
  • Sector Specificity: SECTOR-SPECIFIC – focused exclusively on molecular and cellular medicine.
  • Geographic Scope: The primary applicant (project lead) must be based at an eligible UK research organisation. International project co-leads can be included and can receive funding for their part of the work.
  • Key Filtering Criteria: Applicant must be a 'new investigator' (defined as not having previously led a research team or been awarded a substantial grant as a project lead, and not having held a prior 'transition to independence' award). The research must fall within the scope of molecular and cellular medicine.
  • Grant Frequency: This is an ongoing funding opportunity, meaning it's recurring and not a one-time call.
  • Program Context: Part of the Medical Research Council's (MRC) broader strategy to foster future leaders in health research, providing a stepping stone to full research independence.

Funding

Up to None GBP

Deadline

Sept. 4, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

Experimental medicine: invited stage two application – UKRI

UKRI

Programme: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Medical Research Council (MRC) Grant Programme

This funding opportunity, by invitation only, supports academic-led experimental medicine projects focused on human disease. The core objective is to investigate the causes, progression, and treatment of human disease by testing clearly articulated mechanistic hypotheses through experimental interventions or challenges in humans. The grant targets UK-based eligible research organisations and actively encourages 'new investigators' (early career researchers transitioning to independence). It is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on medical and health research, particularly in bioscience and clinical fields. This is an ongoing funding opportunity, requiring a successful Stage One application for an invitation to apply for Stage Two.

Funding

Up to None GBP

Deadline

Sept. 3, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

Facility access funding for bioscience partnerships (invite only)

OPP1037 BBSRC STFC Facility Access Funding for Bioscience Partnerships

Programme: BBSRC-STFC Facility Access Funding for Bioscience Partnerships

This grant, 'Facility access funding for bioscience partnerships (invite only)', aims to support UK business and bioscience academic partnerships in accessing and leveraging the specialized skills, capabilities, and world-class facilities of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The core objective is to drive collaborative research and development (R&D) that addresses industrially-relevant bioscience challenges and accelerates the development of new products or services at the proof-of-concept stage. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing exclusively on bioscience and biotechnology within the BBSRC's remit. Target Recipients
  • Academic partners: UK Higher Education Institutions, Research Council Institutes, UKRI approved independent research organisations, Public Sector Research Establishments, and NHS bodies with research capacity.
  • Business partners: UK-based businesses (micro, small, medium, and large enterprises).
Geographic Scope
  • Applicants must be UK-based, and the results must be intended for exploitation within the UK.
Key Filtering Criteria
  • Invitation-Only: Only organisations invited after a successful 'expression of interest' application can apply.
  • Mandatory Partnership: Applications must be submitted by a partnership comprising a UK academic institution and a UK business.
  • Focus on STFC Facilities: Projects must involve accessing and utilising specific STFC skills, capabilities, and world-class facilities.
  • Industrial Relevance: Research and development must be focused on solving industrially-relevant challenges.
Program Context
  • This is a joint-funded program by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Mentions of 'previous rounds' suggest this is a recurring funding opportunity.

Funding

Up to 200000.00 GBP

Deadline

Dec. 4, 2025, 4 p.m.

Details

Molecular and cellular medicine: programme

Molecular and cellular medicine: programme

Programme: Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant aims to support a coordinated, long-term programme of research in molecular and cellular medicine. The core objective is to advance understanding of basic biological mechanisms and technologies relevant to human health and disease. This includes increasing knowledge of molecular and cellular structure and function, cellular environments, and biological responses to challenges and diseases. The target recipients are UK-based research organizations with a proven track record, capable of delivering a major research programme. This opportunity is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on life sciences, particularly medical and biological research. Geographically, the lead organization must be in the UK, though international researchers can participate as project co-leads. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include the mandatory pre-application stage, the specific focus on molecular and cellular medicine, the requirement for a lead applicant with a substantial research and funding track record, and the project's nature as a coordinated, long-term programme rather than a collection of disparate studies. This is an ongoing funding opportunity and represents a significant investment by the Medical Research Council (MRC).

Funding

Up to None GBP

Deadline

Sept. 4, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

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