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Computing resources on the STFC DiRAC HPC facility (RAC18)

RAC18

Programme: STFC DiRAC HPC Facility

This opportunity, known as RAC18, is for UK research organisations within the STFC theory community to apply for and gain access to High Performance Computing (HPC) resources on the DiRAC facility. The core objective is to support world-leading research in specific scientific domains by providing essential computing power and storage. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, targeting research in areas such as particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, astronomy, cosmology, solar system physics, and particle astrophysics. The primary target recipients are UK-based research organisations, although overseas organisations approved by STFC may apply. Early career researchers, including postdocs and PhD students, are specifically encouraged to apply as project leads. This is an annual funding call for computing resources, with successful allocations beginning on April 1st, 2026.

Funding

Up to None None

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2025 – UKRI

Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2025

Programme: Aviation’s non-CO2 Impact on the Climate programme

This grant, 'Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2025', aims to fund collaborative research focused on the underpinning science of aviation's non-carbon dioxide (non-CO2) impacts. The goal is to reduce scientific uncertainties and identify effective mitigation options, ultimately informing industry and government policy decisions. It is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, targeting the aviation, environmental science, and climate research sectors. Target Recipients This opportunity is open to UK research organizations eligible for NERC funding, including research groups and individuals at any career stage. The primary objective is to advance scientific understanding and develop actionable insights into a complex environmental challenge. Geographic Scope Applicants must be based at a UK research organization. Key Filtering Criteria To be considered for this grant, your project must: - Focus specifically on aviation's non-CO2 climate impacts. - Be conducted by a UK research organization or individual eligible for NERC funding. - Align with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) one to four (early-stage research and development). Grant Frequency and Program Context This specific funding opportunity is part of a wider 'Aviation’s non-CO2 Impact on the Climate programme'. While this is a distinct call, it is anticipated that future NERC funding opportunities under this same program will be released later in 2025, indicating a recurring program with phased funding calls.

Funding

Up to 354375.00 GBP

Deadline

Oct. 9, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

Cultural heritage and climate change networks to drive policy change

UKRI-AHRC-CHCC-Networks

Programme: International Cultural Heritage Protection Programme

This grant aims to fund new networks led by UK research organizations. The core objective is to maximize international partnership brokering and networking policy opportunities for UK arts and humanities research, specifically focusing on the intersection of cultural heritage and climate change. It is a preparatory step towards the future Horizon Europe 'Resilient Cultural Heritage Partnership'.
  • Target Recipients: UK research organizations, including universities and other eligible research bodies.
  • Size: The grant does not specify organizational size requirements based on employee count for lead applicants, but it is geared towards established research institutions.
  • Sector Focus: This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, primarily targeting the Arts and Humanities sector, with a strong focus on Cultural Heritage and its interaction with Climate Change and Policy Development.
  • Geographic Scope: The lead applicant must be based in the UK. Projects are required to establish networks that include at least one European partner and in-country partners from Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible countries (specifically those on the Development Assistance Committee, DAC, list, with a particular emphasis on Low and Middle Income Countries, LMIC).
  • Key Filtering Criteria: UK research organization lead, focus on cultural heritage and climate change policy, mandatory international collaboration (European and ODA-eligible partners).
  • Grant Frequency and Program Context: This is a new funding opportunity within an ongoing UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment program, managed by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and co-funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It serves as a strategic stepping stone towards the development of the Horizon Europe 'Resilient Cultural Heritage Partnership'. While the broader program is recurring, this specific call is presented as a preparatory, one-time opportunity.

Funding

Up to 60000.00 GBP

Deadline

Oct. 14, 2025, 4 p.m.

Details

Neurosciences and mental health: programme

OPP968

Programme: UKRI

This grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC) aims to fund a comprehensive programme of research in neurosciences and mental health. It is designed for established research organizations in the UK, with no upper limit on the funding amount, though applicants typically request £1 million or more. This is an ongoing funding opportunity, with a focus on advancing understanding, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the human nervous system.

Funding

Up to None GBP

Deadline

Sept. 4, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

Pilot projects with the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative

UKFGx-Pilot-2025

Programme: Innovation & Collaboration Fund (UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative / MRC)

This grant, 'Pilot projects with the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative', aims to foster and strengthen collaborations within the UK Human Functional Genomics (FGx) Initiative. It provides funding for feasibility, pilot, or initial studies that generate preliminary data. The ultimate goal is to enable applicants to develop competitive, collaborative grant proposals for larger, longer-term projects. The grant targets UK research organisations eligible for Medical Research Council (MRC) funding, specifically academics and researchers. It also encourages collaboration with industrial partners. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on functional genomics and related fields within the life sciences and technology sectors. Geographically, it is primarily open to organisations based in the UK, with specific exceptions for MRC units in The Gambia and Uganda. This funding opportunity represents the 'first set of Innovation and Collaboration funding awards' within the FGx Initiative, suggesting a programmatic context for ongoing support.

Funding

Up to 100000.00 GBP

Deadline

Sept. 29, 2025, 10:59 p.m.

Details

Bundesförderung für Energie- und Ressourceneffizienz in der Wirtschaft (Zuschuss) – Förderung von Transformationsplänen (Modul 5)

Modul 5

Programme: Bundesförderung für Energie- und Ressourceneffizienz in der Wirtschaft

Grant Purpose and Target This grant, known as the 'Bundesförderung für Energie- und Ressourceneffizienz in der Wirtschaft (Zuschuss) – Förderung von Transformationsplänen (Modul 5),' aims to support German businesses in their efforts to increase energy and resource efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, Module 5 focuses on funding the creation of transformation plans to help companies achieve greenhouse gas neutrality through strategic investment projects.
  • Core Objective: To empower German companies to develop comprehensive strategies (transformation plans) for enhancing energy and resource efficiency and significantly reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Target Recipients: This grant is designed for companies (Unternehmen) of all sizes based in Germany. No specific size limitations are mentioned, making it accessible to startups, SMEs, and larger enterprises.
  • Sector Focus: This is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC grant. While the focus is on energy and resource efficiency, which are critical in many industries, it is not restricted to a single sector. Businesses across various economic activities are encouraged to apply if their projects align with the grant's objectives.
  • Geographic Scope: The grant is applicable nationwide (bundesweit) within Germany. Projects and applicant organizations must be located within Germany.
  • Key Filtering Criteria for Initial Screening: Your business should be a German company actively planning or needing to develop a strategic transformation plan focused on achieving greenhouse gas neutrality and improving energy/resource efficiency. The application must be submitted before you start the actual project.
  • Grant Frequency and Program Context: This grant is part of a larger, ongoing federal funding program. It is a recurring opportunity, available until the end of 2028, indicating a long-term commitment to these goals within the German economy.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Dec. 31, 2028, 10:59 p.m.

Details

Doctoral focal award: nuclear skills – UKRI

OPP970

Programme: UKRI Funding Opportunity: Doctoral focal award: nuclear skills

This grant aims to establish doctoral focal awards (previously centers for doctoral training) to educate the next generation of researchers in critical nuclear skills. It specifically targets academic institutions and research organizations in the UK capable of delivering high-quality, cohort-based doctoral programs for UK-domiciled students. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on bolstering the UK's civil and defence nuclear capabilities.

Funding

Up to None GBP

Deadline

Oct. 23, 2025, 4 p.m.

Details

Aviation’s non-CO2 Impacts on the Climate: programme coordinator – UKRI

OPP914

Programme: Aviation’s non-CO2 Impacts on the Climate programme

This grant aims to appoint a Programme Coordinator for the 'Aviation’s non-CO2 Impacts on the Climate programme'. The core objective is to ensure cross-programme integration, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication to maximize the outcomes and impacts of the overall program, which funds research projects addressing non-CO2 climate effects from aviation. This opportunity is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, primarily targeting the aviation and atmospheric science sectors, with a clear focus on environmental and climate change research. The target recipient is an individual, or an individual supported by a team, from a UK research organization eligible for NERC funding. Key Filtering Criteria:
  • Applicant must be based at a UK research organization eligible for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding.
  • The individual leading the project must be in a role equivalent to Lecturer level or above, with relevant expertise and experience in interdisciplinary research, aviation, or atmospheric science.
  • Strong focus on strategic thinking, high-level stakeholder engagement, and effective communication.
  • The grant is a one-time funding opportunity for this specific coordinator role, but it is integral to a larger, ongoing NERC-led research programme.

Funding

Up to 478750.00 GBP

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

MAESTRO 17: Pioneer Research Projects for Experienced Researchers

MAESTRO 17

Programme: Narodowe Centrum Nauki (NCN) Grant Programs

This grant, MAESTRO 17, is announced by the Narodowe Centrum Nauki (NCN) in Poland. Its core objective is to fund pioneering research projects for experienced researchers. These projects should be significant for scientific development, go beyond current knowledge, and have the potential to lead to scientific discoveries. This is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC grant, as it supports basic research across all scientific disciplines, categorized into three broad panels: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts (HS); Exact Sciences and Technical Sciences (ST); and Life Sciences (NZ). The target recipients are researchers (individuals) and their affiliated organizations in Poland, including universities, various research institutes, and certain types of enterprises. The primary geographic scope is Poland, as the implementing entity must have its registered office there, and the project's Principal Investigator (PI) must reside in Poland for at least 50% of the project duration. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include the PI's extensive track record in publications and previous project leadership, the nature of the research (must be basic research), and the organizational type. This is a recurring grant program, as indicated by 'MAESTRO 17', suggesting previous and future editions.

Funding

Up to None PLN

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, noon

Details

SONATA BIS 15: Research Projects for Establishing New Research Teams

SONATA BIS 15

Programme: SONATA BIS

This grant, SONATA BIS 15, is offered by the National Science Centre (NCN) to support basic scientific research aimed at establishing new research teams. It is specifically designed for individuals who have obtained their doctoral degree within the last 5 to 12 years before the application year. The grant is SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, covering a wide range of scientific disciplines across humanities, social sciences, arts, exact and technical sciences, and life sciences. The primary geographic focus is Poland, as the implementing entity must be based in Poland and the Principal Investigator is required to spend a significant portion of their time in the country. This is a recurring grant program, offered annually.

Funding

Up to None PLN

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, noon

Details

STEP – Biotechnologies – Innovative Critical Technologies (Path A)

FENG.05.01-IP.02-001/25

Programme: European Funds for Modern Economy (FENG)

This grant, called 'STEP – Biotechnologie – Innowacyjne technologie krytyczne, Ścieżka A', aims to fund investment projects within the biotechnology sector. Its core objective is to support the production of critical technologies or elements of their value chains that introduce innovative, state-of-the-art, or breakthrough components with significant economic potential to the internal market. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, exclusively targeting the biotechnology sector. The geographic scope for project implementation is Poland, but the impact of the technology must extend to the European internal market (European Economic Area and Switzerland) and potentially internationally. The grant primarily targets established businesses, including small, medium, and large enterprises, that demonstrate financial stability and a proven track record. It is not designed for early-stage startups or research-focused entities, as the emphasis is on manufacturing and scaling critical technologies. This is a recurring grant program within the broader Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki (FENG) framework, specifically under the STEP initiative.

Funding

Up to 150000000.00 PLN

Deadline

Sept. 9, 2025, 2 p.m.

Details

Startup Platform for New Ideas – Hub of Talents 3

Hub of Talents 3 / FEPW.01.01

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Polski Wschodniej 2021-2027, Priorytet FEPW.01 Przedsiębiorczość i Innowacje, Działanie FEPW.01.01 Platformy startowe dla nowych pomysłów

The core objective of the 'Hub of Talents 3' program is to transform innovative business ideas into market-ready Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and scalable business models. This is achieved through a structured, professional incubation program designed to foster the creation of new technology-based startups. This grant targets individuals or teams of individuals who possess new, innovative business ideas and are prepared to establish a capital company (a 'startup') in Eastern Poland upon successful qualification for incubation. The program is primarily SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, meaning it welcomes ideas from all industries. However, it explicitly offers a preferential scoring point for ideas originating from the 'metal and machinery industry'. The geographic scope is strictly Eastern Poland. Applicants must commit to establishing their business within this region. The incubation services themselves are delivered in specific locations within Eastern Poland: Białystok, Łomża, or Suwałki. Key filtering criteria for potential applicants include the innovation level of their idea (it must be at least at a national level), their readiness to formally establish a capital company in Eastern Poland, and the assurance that their idea has not been previously commercialized or received support from other startup platforms. This is a recurring incubation program, running through multiple cycles until September 2026, and is part of a larger European funding initiative for Eastern Poland.

Funding

Up to 70000.00 PLN

Deadline

Sept. 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Details

Wschodni Akcelerator Biznesu 2 - Incubation for innovative ideas

WAB2

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Polski Wschodniej 2021-2027, Działanie FEPW.01.01 Platformy startowe dla nowych pomysłów, Komponent I Inkubacja

This grant, 'Wschodni Akcelerator Biznesu 2', aims to help individuals or teams with innovative ideas develop them into profitable products or services. The core objective is to support the creation of a sound business model and the development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) through a comprehensive incubation program. It targets individuals or teams of individuals who are ready to establish a new capital company in Eastern Poland. The grant is SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, meaning it accepts innovative solutions from all industries, but it provides additional benefits and focus on specific preferred sectors. Geographically, the project implementation and the future company's operations must be located within Eastern Poland. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include possessing a genuinely innovative product idea, having exclusive rights to it, and being prepared to formalize a business entity in the specified region. This is a recurring grant opportunity, accepting applications in multiple rounds until the final deadline in July 2026, as part of a larger EU-funded program.

Funding

Up to 40000.00 PLN

Deadline

July 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Details

STEP – Digital Technologies – Innovative Critical Technologies

FENG.05.01-IP.02-004/25

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki

This grant, named 'STEP – Technologie cyfrowe – Innowacyjne technologie krytyczne', aims to support investment projects by businesses in Poland. Its core objective is to foster the creation or enhancement of critical technologies within the digital and broader deep technology sectors. Projects must introduce innovative, cutting-edge, or groundbreaking elements with significant economic potential to the European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss markets. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, primarily targeting the digital technology sector. However, the funder's definition of 'critical technologies' for this call explicitly includes a wide array of 'deep tech' innovations, which encompass areas beyond traditional digital technology, such as advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and renewable energy. The geographic scope for project implementation is Poland, but the market impact is expected to extend across the EEA and Switzerland. This is a specific funding call within the larger 'Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki' (FENG) program, designed to support the 'Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform' (STEP) initiative.

Funding

Up to 150000000.00 PLN

Deadline

Oct. 2, 2025, 2 p.m.

Details

Idea Global Akcelerator - Startup Acceleration Program

Idea Global Akcelerator

Programme: Polska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości (PARP) Accelerator Programs

The 'Idea Global Akcelerator' grant aims to support innovative startups, specifically micro and small enterprises, through an intensive 4-month acceleration program. Its core objective is to foster business development, facilitate investor relations, aid market entry, and support international expansion for promising ventures. The program is SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, but has preferred sectors in healthcare, technology, and sustainable energy. Target Recipients
  • Type: Startups defined as micro or small enterprises.
  • Size: Organizations operating for no longer than 5 years from registration, not stock-exchange listed, not having distributed profits, not formed through mergers or takeovers, and possessing exclusive intellectual property rights to their innovative project.
Geographic Scope
  • Project Implementation: Primarily in Poland.
  • Territorial Reach: Poland and abroad, depending on the acceleration path.
  • Specific Location Requirements:
    • Venture Capital, Technology Recipients, Go Global, Sector-agnostic: Primarily for Polish startups.
    • Poland Prize: Specifically for foreign startups aiming to enter the Polish market.
Grant Frequency
  • This is a recurring program with multiple application rounds (currently up to Round VI).

Funding

Up to 400000.00 PLN

Deadline

May 1, 2026, 9:59 p.m.

Details

Concordia Design Accelerator – We turn ideas into human profit

Concordia Design Accelerator

Programme: PARP Accelerator Programs

The Concordia Design Accelerator aims to effectively support Polish and foreign startups in their adaptation and commercialization, primarily focusing on social impact, industry 4.0, and e-commerce. The program facilitates active collaboration with the public, scientific, financial, and business sectors, with a strong emphasis on international expansion. It is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant for startups with a ready product looking to grow and expand. The geographic scope covers Poland and abroad, with specific tracks for Polish startups expanding internationally ('Go Global') and foreign startups entering the Polish market ('Poland Prize'). This program is recurring, structured in multiple acceleration rounds.

Funding

Up to 400000.00 PLN

Deadline

Dec. 15, 2025, 10:59 p.m.

Details

KPT Scaleup Booster: An acceleration program for young companies with Industry 4.0 and gaming solutions, offering non-refundable grants and corporate partnerships.

KPT Scaleup Booster

Programme: Startup Booster Poland – Smart UP (FENG 2021-2027)

The KPT Scaleup Booster is an acceleration program designed to support the development and international expansion of innovative technology startups and young game studios. Its core objective is to connect these young companies with established industrial partners, investors, and game publishers to foster business model and technology growth. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC with dedicated paths for 'Industry 4.0' solutions (covering areas like IIoT, VR, AR, AI, big data, robotics, automation for business process digitization) and the 'Gaming' sector. However, it also offers a 'Sector Agnostic' path for startups seeking general business, networking, and financial support, making it broadly accessible to tech-focused businesses. The primary geographic scope for project implementation is Poland. The 'Go Global' path specifically targets international expansion into markets such as Lithuania, Estonia, Romania, Slovakia, and the USA. This means while the grant is awarded in Poland, the projects often have an international reach. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include being a tech-focused business operating for no longer than 5 years, having at least a prototype solution, and meeting specific Technological Readiness Level (TRL) requirements: up to TRL 5 for the 'Agnostic' path, and TRL 5/6 or higher for the 'Industry' and 'Go Global' paths. The program runs in recurring rounds, offering multiple application opportunities.

Funding

Up to 300000.00 PLN

Deadline

March 10, 2026, 10:59 p.m.

Details

STEP – Biotechnologies – EU Strategic Independence (Path B) - Investment projects concerning EU strategic independence in the biotechnology sector

FENG.05.01-IP.01-002/25

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki

This grant, 'STEP – Biotechnologies – EU Strategic Independence (Path B)', aims to support investment projects by businesses in the biotechnology sector. The core objective is to reduce or combat the European Union's strategic dependence on third countries in critical technologies. It specifically targets the manufacturing of critical technologies, elements of their value chains, or critical medicinal products and their components. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant within the broader 'European Funds for Modern Economy' program. Target Recipients
  • Type: Micro, Small, Medium-sized Enterprises (MŚP) and Large Enterprises.
  • Size: All sizes of enterprises are eligible, provided they meet specific operational history and revenue requirements.
Geographic Scope
  • Project Location: Projects must be physically implemented within Poland.
  • Territorial Scope: While implementation is in Poland, the project's impact and contribution to reducing EU strategic dependence can extend across Poland and internationally, specifically benefiting the EU internal market.
Key Filtering Criteria
  • Industry Focus: Strictly biotechnology.
  • Project Type: Must be investment projects focused on manufacturing and reducing EU strategic dependence, not solely R&D.
  • Operational History: Applicants must have been operating for at least 36 months and have 3 closed financial years.
  • Revenue: Operational revenue averaging at least 20% of the project's qualified costs over the last 3 years.
Grant Frequency and Program Context
  • This specific call is part of the 'FENG.05.01 Fund for Critical Technology Support' under the 'FENG.05 Support for projects implementing the objectives of the STEP initiative' priority. It's a competitive call with defined application windows. The program's context is to bolster the EU's industrial and technological independence in strategic areas, as defined by the EU's STEP initiative.

Funding

Up to 150000000.00 PLN

Deadline

Sept. 9, 2025, 2 p.m.

Details

Huge Thing Startup Booster

FENG.02.28 Startup Booster Poland – Smart UP

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki 2021-2027

The 'Huge Thing Startup Booster' is an acceleration program designed to support innovative technology companies (startups, micro and small enterprises) in their development. Its core objective is to accelerate growth through tailored programs focused on technology validation, global market expansion, or business model and technology development. This grant is SECTOR-AGNOSTIC for two of its paths ('Go Global' and 'Sector Agnostic') and SECTOR-SPECIFIC for its 'Industry Test' path, which addresses challenges set by various corporate partners across multiple industries. The program is primarily targeted at businesses based in Poland, with a global reach for those pursuing international expansion.

Funding

Up to 80000.00 EUR

Deadline

Nov. 14, 2025, 10:59 p.m.

Details

Pathway for projects with a Seal of Sovereignty under the European Commission's Innovation Fund Program

FENG.05.01-IP.02-003/25

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki (FENG)

This grant, named 'STEP – Inicjatywa dla projektów z pieczęcią suwerenności Innovation Fund', aims to provide financial support to businesses that have already received a 'Seal of Sovereignty' from the European Commission's Innovation Fund program. Its core objective is to accelerate the development and implementation of critical technologies. Target Recipients and Focus
  • Target Recipient Types: This grant is open to both SMEs (Małe i Średnie Przedsiębiorstwa) and large enterprises (duże przedsiębiorstwa).
  • Size: This covers organizations ranging from micro-enterprises (typically 0-10 employees) up to very large corporations (500+ employees), provided they meet the MŚP or large enterprise definitions.
  • Sector Focus: This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, exclusively targeting projects within 'critical areas and technologies' as defined in the grant's annexes (Lista obszarów i technologii SEAL). It is not open to all sectors.
  • Geographic Scope: While the project's territorial scope can include Poland and abroad, the primary implementation location and the applicant's business operations must be within Poland.
  • Key Filtering Criteria: The most crucial criterion is the mandatory possession of a valid 'Seal of Sovereignty' awarded by the European Commission under its Innovation Fund program. Without this pre-qualification, applicants are ineligible.
  • Grant Frequency and Context: This particular funding opportunity is announced as 'Nabór I' (Call I) within the broader 'Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki' (FENG) program, specifically under Priority FENG.05 'Support for projects implementing STEP initiative goals'. While it's a specific call with a set deadline, the 'Nabór I' designation suggests there might be future calls, making it a recurring program.

Funding

Up to None PLN

Deadline

Sept. 4, 2025, 4 p.m.

Details

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